More women than ever are entering the workforce. The number of women earning college degrees has now passed that of men. We are seeing an increase in the number of female executives at major corporations. So why are women still earning just 77 on the dollar compared to men? This week our guest is Evelyn [...]
Ask the Salary Expert: When and How to Negotiate a Signing Bonus
January 17, 2012 By
Negotiating can often be difficult and unpleasant for many. But if your financial situation is dire and you desperately need money, it becomes even more tenuous. So what do you do when a company finally shows interest, but you need upfront cash for a variety of reasons? Should you just keep quiet and thank your [...]
News: Take MIT Classes for Free
January 12, 2012 By
Ever wondered what it would be like to take classes at one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the country? Not only will you be able to do that at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it won’t cost you a cent. Learn all about MITx and the free online courses that will [...]
HARD Goals: Secrets to Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
January 11, 2012 By
Think back to the accomplishment of which you’re most proud. Chances are there were great difficulties you worked to overcome, making it that much sweeter. Mark Murphy, author of “Hard Goals: The Secret to Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be,” said HARD (Heartfelt, Animated, Required, Difficult) goals keep people more [...]
Dream Jobs: TV Sports Anchor
January 11, 2012 By
Growing up in a sports city like Boston, it’s difficult not to idolize the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins. But while most little kids dreamed of being Larry Bird and sinking the game-winning shot, Scott Fleishman was more interested in the men and women covering the game and telling the story. Although the path [...]
Survey Results: Even Happy Employees Go Job Hunting in January
January 5, 2012 By
Finding a new job is perhaps the most popular New Year’s resolution, right up there with losing weight, quitting smoking and going back to school. Whether it’s unemployed people trying to find their way back to the workforce or those who are currently employed attempting an upgrade to greener pastures, as the calendar turns to [...]
Dream Job: Horse Trainer
December 28, 2011 By
Elizabeth Latham loved riding horses when she was a kid. With a lot of hard work and perseverance, she turned that love into a highly successful career as a professional horse trainer and instructor. Now she teaches riding, enters competitive equine events and even owns and operates her own farm. Find out what made her [...]
Salary Talk Episode 18: An Inside Look at Salary.com
December 27, 2011 By
While most of you are already familiar with Aaron and Wendy—the hosts of Salary Talk—this week we bring in Patrick and Mike, two other Salary.com employees, to get all of your questions answered. While Wendy gives a great primer/refresher on properly using the Salary Wizard, Patrick talks about the Salary.com for Business site. And as [...]
How to Work for an Idiot
December 14, 2011 By
So you work for an idiot. Now what? Dr. John Hoover literally wrote the book on working for idiot bosses, and this week he has tips for identifying idiot bosses, addressing the real issues and forming a working relationship. Not only should you NEVER badmouth the boss, Hoover makes a compelling argument that we should [...]
Dream Jobs: NHL Hockey Writer
December 14, 2011 By
When Joe Yerdon tired of the low-paying, underappreciated reality of being a radio producer he focused on something he loved to do and vowed to make it work. Now Yerdon is a full-time hockey writer for NBC Sports where he attends the annual Winter Classic, goes to the NHL All-Star Game and even covered the [...]