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Recap The Big Help
The Big Help started with the print section in The Boston Globe on Sunday, Sept. 14, and then continued online through Sept. 18. Check out the recap of the online chats, features, and more.
Sunday, Sept. 14 – Thursday, Sept. 18
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Chat recap
Sept. 18 Transcript
Mass. film chat
Nick Paleologos, director of the Massachusetts Film Office, talked about the film industry in the Bay State.
Sept. 17 Transcript
Job market chat
Secretary of the Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne Bump talked about the state's job market.
Sept. 16 Transcript
Job search chat
Not sure where to go from here? Globe Job Doc and career expert Pattie Hunt Sinacole answered your job-hunting questions.
Sept. 15 Transcript
Resume chat
Maureen Crawford Hentz, Manager of Talent Acquisition for Osram Sylvania, took your questions on resumes and social networking.
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Film boom brings jobs to Hub
The number of films being made in the Bay State is growing, due partly to a generous tax credit. Here are a few of the jobs that are associated with movie making.
- Photo gallery Movie shot in the Hub
10 things about workplace fraud
Some employers misclassify their workers to avoid labor, licensing, and tax laws. Here are other things to know about fraudulent employer activities in the Bay State.
Common job interview mistakes
You were sure before the interview that the job was yours. But then it all went wrong. Here's how to avoid falling flat at your next interview.
- Also Interview tips for first-time job seekers
- Readers share their job search 'don'ts'
- How to sell yourself in an interview
Rate my résumé
Is your résumé polished enough to entice potential employers? We picked six Boston.com reader résumés and sent them to the experts. Here's what they said.
From Sunday's The Big Help in The Boston Globe
balancing acts
Working the network
Millions of people are using social networking websites such as Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn as a career development tool.
video
Go inside Google
In our latest video in the Office Invasion series, we go inside the Cambridge offices of Google and find out what makes it tick.
job doc
Stand up, dress up, smile for phone interview
Although you might feel foolish at first, these steps — borrowed from sales and theatre — will help you present yourself well over the phone.
innovation economy
Energized by green jobs
In the '90s, everyone wanted to join the Web revolution. Now, enthusiasm is building around renewable energy.
Etiquette at Work
If you don't want a drink, don't have one
Peter Post recommends that people refrain from drinking alcohol or, at most, have one drink at a business meal or business social gathering.
on the hot seat
True leaders have a vision
Jerry Noonan, who heads executive searches for Fortune 100 companies at consulting firm Spencer Stuart, shares his insights about reaching the top ranks.
Putting career counselors to work
Whether you've just graduated from college or feel stuck in a dead-end job and want to switch careers, ads for career counselors can draw your attention.