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The 14 Highest-Paying Jobs That Don't Need a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:07:14 +0000

Sure, college isn’t for everyone, but you know what is? A good salary.

Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

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What is The Best Paying Job in America?

BJ Ragone — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12:06 +0000

Everyone wants a job that will take care of you for the rest of your life, but what is the best paying job in our country?

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5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Tue, 07 May 2013 01:41:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it's time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees.

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Five Jobs That Need College Grads

BJ Ragone — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:11:57 +0000

We brought you the sad news that the job market is looking pretty grim for the current graduating college class, but if you are in one of these fields, things are looking good.

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88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:16:39 +0000

Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.

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The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we've got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it's for the right reasons.

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Want to Work For Townsquare Media?

BJ Ragone — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:15:51 +0000

Are you looking to break into the radio or promotions/marketing business? Then Townsquare Media in New Bedford might just have the opportunity for you!

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What Are the Most and Least Common Jobs in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:31:08 +0000

We all know how tough finding a job can be. But finding certain ones may be a whole heck of a lot easier than others.

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5 Industries That Will Definitely Be Hiring in 2013

Kathy Landin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:28:58 +0000

If you’ve made it your goal to get a new job in 2013, your best bet is to see if the skills you have can be utilized in the industries that are predicted to hire the most this year. Keep in mind that even if your education or previous job wasn’t in a particular field, that doesn’t mean there aren’t jobs related to that field to which you could apply your experience and skill set. A growing industry needs all kinds of support.

Here are five industries that will be experiencing considerable growth in 2013:

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