Archive: June 2010
Sarah Marie Wollnick's eco-friendly cube has exposed brick walls
Sarah Marie Wollnick's work space reflects her passion for living -- and working -- green. EMPLOYEE: Sarah Marie Wollnick JOB: Vice president of marketing at greencupboards.com CUBICLE RAVE: “I love my space in this vintage (remodeled) brick building. My...
At your service: Companies offer busy workers a helping hand outside the office
Longer hours and fewer benefits are a new reality for many workers affected by the recession. To the rescue: businesses that cater to creating a work/life balance for busy professionals. Here are a few local services that help give you more to time to relax, spend time with family or get even more work done.
Does a phone screen count as an interview?
I applied for a job and talked to a recruiter for about half an hour on the phone. He e-mailed me later that day to say the team was interested in setting up a phone screen, even though I had already spoken to him. Is this an interview?
Would you refer your friends to your company?
Would you refer your friends to your company?survey software...
Management material: Do you have what it takes to be a boss?
Some people are natural managers. They love to lead, drive performance and contribute to the broader goals of a company. The perks also can be enticing — more money, an office, perhaps even an expense account. Yet management isn’t for everyone.
Human resources specialists attract, motivate and retain qualified employees
Outlook: Employment of human resources, training and labor relations specialists is expected to increase 22 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 5,560 specialists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage...
E-mail vs. phone: How should I follow up after sending my resume?
Most of the information I've been reading about applying for a job suggests following up with the company to make sure they received my resume. I try calling the companies, but never seem to get a live person. Why won't anyone answer the phone?
How do you feel about performance reviews?
How do you feel about performance reviews?Market Research...
Corps values: Service organizations give college grads a head start
A national unemployment rate of 16.4 percent for people ages 20-24 is leading a growing number of recent college graduates such as Miranto to consider a year or two of service work. They see it as a way to gain skills, learn more about themselves and build relationships, while giving back to the community and earning enough money to get by.
Network and computer systems administrators design and support computer systems
Outlook: Employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to increase 30 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 7,260 network and computer system administrators in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a...
As economy improves, employees gain confidence to quit jobs
More people quit their jobs in the past three months than were laid off — a sharp reversal after 15 straight months in which layoffs exceeded voluntary departures. The trend suggests the job market is finally thawing.
Have you looked for other jobs at work?
Have you looked for other jobs at work?Market Research...
Troy Sterk’s cube is a peaceful place of art
Troy Sterk's cube is an homage to art ... and coffee cups. EMPLOYEE: Troy Sterk JOB: Graduate admission counselor, Seattle University CUBICLE RAVE: “My favorite part about my cube is that it's surrounded by windows and in the corner...
Experts advise college grads to focus on work experience, think long-term
Career advisers say the path to a dream job might have a few detours in the coming years, but it’s best for grads to just get on a road toward their career — because even a little progress is better than holding out for instant success.
Summer jobs for teens dwindle
This year is shaping up to be even worse than last for the millions of high-school and college students looking for summer jobs.
How did you get your current job?
How did you get your current job?online survey...
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