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Monica Torres
Monica Torres is a senior work/life reporter for HuffPost who writes about the workplace, management trends, career anxieties and the future of jobs. She is based in New York. She is a 2016 member of Poynter's Diversity in Digital Leadership class and is Williams College's 2013 Jones Fellowship in Journalism recipient.
HuffPost LifeHow To Answer 'Are You Interviewing With Other Companies?' In A Job Interview
There's a way to answer this question that will get you more job offers.
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Naomi Osaka Shows That Prioritizing Yourself Over A Job Is Still A Radical Act
You may not be an elite tennis athlete, but setting boundaries is a hard decision you'll face at work, too.
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6 Of The Best LinkedIn Hacks All Job Seekers Need To Know
LinkedIn is a popular tool, but there are tricks you should use to take full advantage of it.
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This Is The Best Time Of Day To Submit A Job Application
Time your job application so that it's at the top of a hiring manager's inbox.
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What You Can And Cannot Ask Your Co-workers About Their Vaccination Status
As more people return to offices, whether colleagues are vaccinated is a hot topic. It's also extremely tricky to ask.
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The Best Day Of The Week To Take A Mental Health Day Off Work
Any time off work is great, but there's a way to make the most of a break for self-care.
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These Are Your Rights If You Don't Feel Safe At Work Without A Mask
Can employers make you go maskless -- or still require masks -- now that the CDC has relaxed guidelines for vaccinated people?
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Is Giving Two Weeks' Notice Still Necessary?
Career experts weigh in on whether workers can give less time than the usual resignation notice.
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Is It Selfish To Make An Elaborate Coffee Drink Order?
Baristas share their honest opinions about customized beverages and how to ask for them respectfully, if you must.
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10 Of The Most Interesting, Odd Places People Have Gotten A COVID Vaccine
From abandoned malls to stadiums, the push to vaccinate as many people as quickly as possible has required some unique sites.
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5 Effects Of The Pandemic You're Only Just Now Feeling At Work
Many workers are reaching a breaking point after more than a year of life with COVID-19.
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Feel Like Rage-Quitting? Here's How To Productively Channel That Anger
Escaping into this fantasy won't free you from a toxic job. Here's what will.
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What If Matt Gaetz Shared Nudes In A 'Regular Office'? Two HR Execs Have Thoughts.
"A middle schooler would know better."
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Negotiating Salary? Here's A Simple Yet Powerful Trick, According To A New Study
To get what you want in a job negotiation, you need to buy time. Here's how.
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6 Professionals Share Why They Want To Go Back To The Office
"It’s nice to have boundaries again where there are harder lines between work and home.”
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5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make With Phone Screen Interviews
This is where job candidates get weeded out, so you want to be strategic ... especially when salary comes up.
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3 Jaw-Dropping Work Moments From The New Documentary About WeWork
A new movie on Hulu shows how CEO Adam Neumann built a business and culture that was full of red flags.
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Why Everyone Should Get Paid Time Off For The COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine is free, but employees still bear the burdens of navigating sign-up systems and recovering from the shots.
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How To Get A Job In Another State Or City
Don't sabotage yourself. Here's advice for addressing relocation on your resume and in interviews.
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What Not To Do When You Get A COVID-19 Vaccine
Coronavirus experts share the latest vaccination advice on ibuprofen, tattoos, alcohol, exercise and avoiding side effects.