Archive: March 2011
Be flexible when negotiating pay, but don’t sell yourself short
Q: I have been approached by a possible employer to help run his limousine business. I have experience and have told him my goal is to run his operation, but that I need adequate compensation for a full-time salaried position....
How many hours a day do you spend on your job search?
How many hours a day do you spend on your job search?survey software...
Business cards say more about you than just your name and number
Whether you’re looking for new business or a job, what you present on your business card is critical. Marketing specialist Andrea Sames says she paid careful attention to her brand while she was in the job market. “Your business card, résumé and cover letter should have the same look and feel,” she says. “The card should match the position you are seeking. For example, don’t use flowers on your card unless you are looking for a job as a florist.”
What keeps you from quitting a job you don't like?
What keeps you from quitting a job you don't like?Market Research...
Are today's job fairs worth my time?
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: Has the "job fair" run its course? No hiring managers are there, and they say "go to our website to apply"! Whose purpose do they serve now, job seeker, or corporate advertising? -JW, Seattle Kristen...
Build your brand before launching your job-search campaign
One of the best ways to articulate your skills, experience, knowledge and overall worth in today’s competitive job market is to create a personal brand that helps you stand out from the crowd.
Linda Zahava's office cube takes her back to the Peace Corps
EMPLOYEE: Linda Zahava JOB: Regional recruiter for the Peace Corps CUBICLE RAVE: “I’m a Peace Corps recruiter who recently returned from volunteer service in Morocco. This is my first career cubicle! It looks a lot like my home in Morocco...
Besides money, what perk is most valuable to you?
Besides money, what perk is most valuable to you?online survey...
How new grads can find a job, when they don’t yet have work experience
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I have a quick question for you regarding job openings in Seattle. My girlfriend graduated with a finance degree and minor in communications. We have been in Seattle since August, and she keeps running into...
Homegrown talent: Training programs help locals land aerospace jobs
The welcome news last month of the estimated 11,000 jobs expected to come with Boeing’s new Air Force refueling-tanker contract made quite a few eyes light up in the area’s aeronautics training programs. Local schools have been bolstering their efforts to train the kind of specific talent needed not just by Boeing, but also by an estimated 650 other aerospace suppliers in Washington state.
What's your career "flight status"?
What’s your career "flight status"?Market Research...
How to get the title and salary to go with your increased responsibility
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I've been working at the same company for several years. I have gotten increased responsibility (including people management), and I always receive positive annual reviews, but the company has consistently refused to give me the...
Think positive: staying upbeat a key to success when looking for work
It’s pretty tough to stay positive if you’ve been out of work for a while — or if you have a job but your boss makes your life miserable. But science has shown that it is possible to maintain an optimistic frame of mind even in these difficult situations, and that even the most negative people can “rewire” their brains to focus on happiness and positive thoughts more often.
Would you accept a promotion without a raise?
Would you accept a promotion without a raise?Market Research...
How to transition successfully from nonprofit jobs to corporate America
By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I've worked for nonprofit organizations for the last 11 years, working in youth-centric program development, fundraising and event management for organizations such as the YMCA . After being laid off in December, I am interested...
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