Archive: July 2010
Are you tied to work after hours?
Are you tied to work after hours?online surveys...
How to get back into your original field, when your last job led you out of it
After graduating with my B.S., I accepted a job in an industry that was different from, but related, to my area of study. After three years, I was laid off, and now I am having trouble finding a position in the field I got my degree in. What can I do to make myself more marketable?
Financial analysts provide guidance regarding investment decisions
Outlook: Employment of financial analysts is expected to increase 20 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 2,210 financial analysts in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $80,580 in 2008....
You’ve got (too much) mail: Take control of your inbox before it controls you
“E-mail has become the biggest interrupter of the universe,” says Martha Egan, an executive coach from Reading, Pa. She says companies rarely notice the impact of those interruptions because they occur in such small increments. But those increments pile up. When workers stop what they’re doing to check an e-mail that just arrived, it takes four minutes to return their full attention to their work, Egan says. So it takes only 15 e-mails to use up an hour.
Have you ever lied to get a job?
Have you ever lied to get a job?online surveys...
What to do when your promotion goes to the boss' daughter
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I recently applied for and was verbally offered a managerial position at my company. I was told I would be receiving a salary increase and signing a contract for this promotion within a week....
Barbers and cosmetologists make clients beautiful from head to toe
Outlook: Employment of barbers and cosmetologists is expected to increase 20 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 6,300 barbers and cosmetologists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $27,090...
Good pay, interesting work and apprenticeships draw women to skilled trades
“Beautician to electrician,” Angela Rivers quipped, when reflecting on her career change. At age 49, she’s gearing up for a second career — one where she makes $23 per hour (plus benefits), at entry level, while learning to be an electrician.
Have you ever gotten feedback after interviewing for a job you didn't get?
Have you ever gotten feedback after intervieweing for a job you didn't get?online survey...
Russell Shrewsbury's 'cube' is actually a tugboat wheelhouse
Russell Shrewsbury's "cube" has an ever-changing view. EMPLOYEE: Russell Shrewsbury JOB: Tugboat captain CUBICLE RAVE: “My cube is the wheelhouse of an 80-foot-long harbor tug in Seattle. It’s not 9 to 5 -- it’s round the clock -- but...
When applying for a job, can I say I'm not available immediately?
My husband and I have decided that we cannot afford childcare during the summer months. Is it okay to answer that I am available to start a new job at the end of August?
Return to earn: How to make the most of salary negotiations after unemployment
Close to a job offer? If you’ve been unemployed for several months or longer, you are likely at a disadvantage in negotiating salary. Still, knowing the rules of the game can help you navigate a competitive compensation package.
Epidemiologists develop ways to prevent or control the spread of disease
Outlook: Employment of epidemiologists is expected to increase 15 percent over the 2008-18 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 170 epidemiologists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $66,320 in 2008. The job: Epidemiologists...
Resume advice for a mom returning to the workforce
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I am currently staying at home with my son, but I am contemplating going back to work. What suggestions do you have for updating my resume? Kristen says: There is no denying that it...
Have you always given two weeks’ notice?
Have you always given two weeks’ notice?survey software...
Connie McDougall likes to doodle… as her cube will attest
Connie McDougall’s McDoodle Gallery. EMPLOYEE: Connie McDougall JOB: Senior public relations specialist, Seattle City Light CUBICLE RAVE: “I’m a writer, and as I mull over ideas or listen to the ideas of others, I tend to doodle. Last year,...
Insider edge: Network your way into a company that values employee referrals
With job openings few and far between, it’s more important than ever that job seekers’ strategy is on target — and networking, particularly within your company of choice, should be the basis of that strategy.
How should I prepare for a panel interview?
Companies have been using the panel interview format recently as a way to save time, both in the interview process itself and in the feedback stage. The thought is that getting your candidate in front of all interested parties at one time allows everyone to get answers to a variety of questions to reach a faster decision.
How does your job affect your health?
How does your job affect your health?customer surveys...
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