Archive: July 2009
Balancing act: Working from home with kids underfoot takes careful planning
Those who work from home and also have kids must master the learning curve of managing two disparate worlds -- and rolling with the punches.
Ask what you can do for your country: Despite the recession, Uncle Sam is hiring
At a time when many companies are shedding jobs at an alarming rate to survive the recession, one employer is still hiring: the federal government.
Surveyors and cartographers map out a career path analyzing spaces large and small
Outlook: Overall employment of surveyors and cartographers is expected to increase by 21 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 950 surveyors and cartographers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a...
Broadcast and sound engineering technicians give us entertainment and information
Outlook: Overall employment of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 1,250 broadcast and sound engineering technicians in...
Going green: As state industries make changes, jobs are expected to follow
Buoyed by the prospect of mixing passion with profit, growing numbers of workers are exploring “green-collar” jobs with an emphasis on respect for and protection of the environment.
Standing out: Job seekers need to show what they can do for a company
In tough economic conditions, finding work can get downright frustrating. Candidates need to show employers that they have not only the skills and experience for the job, but also ideas.
Businesses strive to improve customer service with counter and rental clerks
Outlook: Employment of counter and rental clerks is expected to increase by 23 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses strive to improve customer service, growth is expected in most industries, particularly...
Transition time: Financial squeeze at home sends 'economommies' back to work
As the recession pounds male-dominated job sectors, more stay-at-home women are returning to the workforce to help pay family bills.
Employment outlook for radiation therapists is on a strong, steady rise
Outlook: Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow by 25 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 180 radiation therapists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of...
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