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Looking for help with career development? If your career needs a change, read on to discover advice for continuing your education, navigating office politics, getting promoted, and advancing your career.

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Female CEOs Lead These Top Companies

By Monster Staff

Want to work for a winner? Some of the top companies are helmed by female CEOs—and they just so happen to hire on Monster.Why would you want to consider jobs at companies with female CEOs? There have been many studies on the benefits of gender diversity in the workplace—that includes the economic upsides of having women in high-ranking position…

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From Med Tech to Manager

By John Rossheim, Monster Senior Contributing Writer

"These times are pretty good for lab workers who want to get into management," says Robert Neri, executive vice president of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association.This is good news for staff medical technologists (MTs) who are ready to rise above those endless racks of test tubes but don't want to leave this promising field. The need for t…

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Pay Transparency Law in the US: What You Need to Know

By Monster Staff

Let’s address the elephant in the room: Typically, salary has been an awkward topic. But pay transparency laws in several states and cities aim to change that.Laws in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Washington state mandate that employers disclose estimated salary ranges to candidates either in the job posti…

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How Does Maternity Leave Work? We Have the Details on Pay and More

By Camilla Andersson, Monster Contributor

If you’re getting ready for a new child to arrive, or are planning to have one soon, chances are that the costs involved have been on your mind. No matter how exciting it is to become a mom, concern about missing paychecks can hamper joy. Maternity leave can help you bond with your new child and recover after childbirth, but how long is maternity…

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What Happens When You Don’t Take a Break at Work?

By Kathleen Walder, Monster Contributor

What did you have for lunch yesterday? While you may not recall what was on your plate or in your lunchbox, if your answer is “nothing” because you never took a break, we need to talk. Of course, you need lunch to fuel your internal engine, but you also need to take a break at work to maintain your health and well-being. You too, remote workers…

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Is the CFA Right for You?

By Dona DeZube, Monster Finance Careers Expert

Earning the chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation can move your resume to the top of the pile in extremely competitive fields, including portfolio management, investment banking, business development, and corporate mergers and acquisitions. The catch is that to earn the CFA, you must pass a grueling, three-part exam.“When I see a candidat…

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How to Write a Thank You Note to Your Boss

By Jennifer Verta, Monster Contributor

Everybody needs a little appreciation every now and then, and that certainly includes your boss too. Writing a thank you note to your boss can be a great way to express your gratitude with professionalism, while strengthening your professional relationship.But how do you do that? How long should your note be? How can you be thankful, friendly, and …

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Motivation For Career Growth And How To Find It

By Braxton Wood

So, you’re on the job hunt and have an itch to get into a more fulfilling career. But you feel lost when it comes to what that might look like.On top of that, your friends and family offer the same old advice that we’ve been hearing for decades – “Just find what you’re passionate about.” And I cringe every time I hear it. As someone wh…

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