Archive: December 2010
Six careers likely to have staying power in the years to come
What will the help-wanted ads look like in two years? In five? In 10? Based on government, industry and business research in trends and job growth, here are six professions that promise to be good bets for the future.
Flight attendant's job is hard, challenging, wonderful
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Gone are the jet-set days where the job was its own passport to exotic shores -- when flight attendants were the stars of air carrier advertising. Now most airline flight attendants, having given back money and benefits to help keep their carriers financially aloft last decade, work more hours to earn their old salaries and face new security-related duties and planes that are fuller than ever. Kristen Heller, who has been a flight attendant for nearly two decades, still loves the job.
How well do you communicate with your boss?
How well do you communicate with your boss?Market Research...
Can a master’s substitute for experience?
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I have my MBA, worked in the transportation sector and have been unemployed for a year and a half. I have been on numerous interviews; however, I either lack experience or the potential employer does...
Jobs in Demand: personal financial advisers
Outlook: Employment of personal financial advisers is expected to increase 30 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 1,140 personal financial advisers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $84,630...
Work smarter, not longer -- and ignore your e-mail (at least for now)
Jessica Kizorek used to start her day by reading and responding to e-mail until she noticed she wasn’t getting to the priorities on her to-do list. “Half the day had gone by and e-mail had sucked the juice out of me,” she says. Experts say the biggest mistake most workers make is starting the day reading e-mail. Instead, do the important to-dos in the first hour.
When you call in sick, are you?
When you call in sick, are you?Market Research...
Facebook: job-seeking friend or foe?
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I have a personal Facebook page that I use fairly frequently, and a business Facebook page with very few followers. I prefer keeping my personal and work life separate, but I know there are people...
For Kathy Swanson, every day is 'take your dog to work day'
EMPLOYEE: Kathy Swanson JOB: Manager at Liberty Bay Marina CUBICLE RAVE: “I love my job, especially because my best friend, Barnacle, has worked right along my side for over 10 years. Recently diagnosed with cancer, he still puts on a...
Puget Sound area offers plenty of opportunities for bilingual speakers
King County is a cultural goldmine for interpreters. The U.S. English Foundation tallies 118 languages spoken here, making it the nation’s second-most linguistically diverse county after Los Angeles. With so many languages spoken locally — and access to legal and some medical interpretation services required under federal and state laws — “we don’t have enough interpreters to meet the demand,” says Katrin Johnson, coordinator of the Washington Court Interpreter Program.
How green is your workplace?
How green is your workplace?online surveys...
Explore future earning potential before deciding on a degree program
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Corrected version Q: I want to go back to school to study physical therapy; currently, I have only a high-school diploma. I've been looking at associate degree and bachelor's degree programs. How do I figure out...
Jobs in demand: manicurists
Outlook: Employment of manicurists is expected to increase 19 percent over the 2008-18 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 940 manicurists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $20,810 in 2009. The job: These...
Surviving a bad boss: tips on dealing with a difficult manager
Most everyone can say they’ve worked for a bad boss. You know — those supervisors who dictate what you’ll work on and how you’ll do it, and then find fault if it doesn’t turn out the way they wanted it. If you’re stuck with a bad boss, here are some things you can do to survive.
Do you think you’re paid what you’re worth?
Do you think you're paid what you’re worth?survey software...
What am I doing wrong in interviews?
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I have had a few interviews where I have not gotten the job, and it's difficult to evaluate what I'm doing wrong. I cannot get feedback from interviewers because of company policies. Where can I...
Jobs in Demand: Chiropractors
Outlook: Employment of chiropractors is expected to increase 20 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 390 chiropractors in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $87,740 in 2008. The job:...
Navigate holiday work functions like a pro with these etiquette tips
The odds of an etiquette lapse at work pick up in December. Mix work pals, end-of-the-year parties and possibly alcohol, and you may end up with a volatile cocktail of things you wish you hadn’t said or done. But with the right etiquette, holiday parties and work-related meals can be great way to make a good impression and expand your professional network.
Do you give holiday gifts at work?
Do you give holiday gifts at work?online surveys...
Yes, Virginia, companies still hire during the holidays
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: Does hiring slow down during the holiday season? -LD, Seattle Kristen says: Actually, the holidays are very busy for recruiters, with the exception of Thanksgiving week and the last ten business days of December. Some...
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