Archive: May 2009
Retirement detour: Older employees working longer; more retirees seeking jobs
In these scary economic times, older workers are putting off their retirement and hanging on to a paycheck.
Our aging population will continue to drive demand for occupational therapists
Outlook: Employment of occupational therapists is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. The increasing elderly population will drive growth in the demand for occupational therapy services. Pay: The...
Many resources, one WorkSource: Local organization links employees with employers
Since its inception in 1995, the umbrella organization WorkSource has helped thousands of King County residents navigate the shoals of unemployment.
Ever-evolving technologies keep computer support specialists plugged into jobs
Outlook: Employment of computer support specialists is expected to grow 13 percent from 2006 to 2016. The adoption of new technologies will continue to create a need for these workers to familiarize and educate computer users. Pay: The 8,550 computer...
In an uncertain job market, some employees have career-switching on their minds
The fear of losing their job is making some Washington workers take a fresh look at their careers, says a study released in April. About 57 percent of respondents, with an annual income of $40,000 or less, said they would...
Still hiring: Amid the economic wreckage, some sectors are moving forward
Despite the widespread downturn, industries including health care, information technology and education are poised to weather the storm and are looking for employees.
After a job loss, use your personal network for leads and moral support
Job hunts are stretching even longer for the growing number of unemployed. Try not to be ashamed of losing a position, urges Jamaica Eilbes, a recruiter for staffing company Manpower Inc. “Everybody knows somebody who’s been let go,” she said....
Summertime blues: Teens face chilly hiring climate in seasonal job hunt
The tight economy and upswing in unemployment mean there are more job seekers and fewer jobs. Teens short on experience are going to have to work even harder to secure a position amid tough competition.
Posting your job loss online lets you share the pain -- and may lead to a new gig
By Etan Horowitz The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Just minutes after she was laid off from her job in early April, Brittany Ward pulled out her cellphone and typed a short message. "Needs a job." Ward, a 23-year-old...
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