Job Calendar | WorkSource public orientation

This free WorkSource orientation will introduce you to an array of employment and training services, and get you connected with staff who are experts in the local labor market. WorkSource recommends being on-site 45-60 minutes before the class starts. Admission

Job Calendar | Mock Interviewing Lab

In this free WorkSource workshop, you'll learn interviewing skills such as the Star methods, your 60-second commercial and using emotional intelligence. You'll also learn questions you're likely to be asked, worst things to say in an interview and what questions

Career Center | A field that once looked bleak attracts young careerists

By Elizabeth Olson / New York Times News Service The allure of the travel industry as a career, recently seen as dated as a Pan Am stewardess pillbox, is surging as more people take jobs in a sector bolstered by

Career Center | Jobs you can count on for a solid future

By L.M. Sixel / Houston Chronicle First, the good news: You don’t have to get a pricey college degree or study something you don’t like to make a good living. There are plenty of great occupations that pay well and

Career Center | What makes nurses want to stay put? The reasons might surprise you

By Allison Ellis / Special to NWjobs Long hours on your feet. Dealing with intense life-or-death situations. Combine that with recent changes in equipment, technology and an aging population, and the job of nursing -- one of the most vital

Job Calendar | Aerospace Training Session

Learn about aerospace training available at the local community and technical colleges at this free Worksource workshop.

Career Center | NWjobs: Tell us about work lessons from your mom

What did your mother teach you about work? NWjobs is collecting vignettes about the career-related lessons readers learned from their mothers, whether it was verbally or by example. Email your contribution in 75 words or fewer to editor@nwjobs.com by April

Career Center | Women’s coding group aims to bridge tech gender gap

By Monica Chen / Raleigh News and Observer With laptops open and coffee in hand, a dozen women joined a Code & Coffee session in Raleigh, N.C., recently, where they coded Web pages, shared tips on design and chatted about

Career Center | Picking a path: Students need skills to pay the bills

By Rex Huppke / Chicago Tribune Parents are often told -- by magazines, television news shows and Oprah -- that they are doing things wrong. Don’t give kids regular milk; give them organic or they’ll turn into mutant cow people.

Job Calendar | Worker Retraining Information Presentation

This WorkSource information session will give you an overview of the Worker Retraining program at community and technical colleges. This will include a summary of other funding resources to attend professional/technical courses.

Job Calendar | Graduate programs open house

Learn more about Seattle University's graduate programs by attending this free open house.

Career Center | How to prepare kids for careers in changing times

By Cindy Krischer Goodman / The Miami Herald My daughter, a high-school junior, wants to be a teacher. That doesn’t sit well with my husband, who worries about the state of education and the job outlook. He and I regularly

Career Center | 2012's workplace trends loom large for 2013

By Cindy Krischer Goodman / The Miami Herald As the country recovers from a recession, our workplaces are moving forward in new ways with new rules. Changes are afoot from how our offices look to who runs them and what

Career Center | 9 ways to make yourself more marketable in 2013

By Lora Shinn / Special to NWjobs Those pseudo-Mayan predictions didn’t come true, so you’ll need to prep for a new year. Why not make it one of the best so far, at least career-wise? Here are nine tips for

Job Calendar | Graduate programs open house

Learn more about Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics graduate programs by attending an information session.

Job Calendar | Bellevue executive MBA admissions event

At this event, you will learn more about Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA programs, meet the program directors, ask questions and meet fellow students. Register here.

Job Calendar | Seattle executive MBA admissions event

At this event, you will learn more about Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA programs, meet the program directors, ask questions and meet fellow students. Register here.

Career Center | Want to improve your speaking skills? Join the club

By Kyle Nagel / Dayton Daily News Membership in the communication-skills group Toastmasters International has grown, which officials say signals workers’ desire to stand out during in-person interactions. The organization reported an all-time membership high of 273,895 around the world

Career Center | A career in gear: Demand for drivers speeds up

By Lora Shinn / Special to NWjobs Arlington Quarless moved to Tacoma from the Caribbean in 2007 to join his dad’s steel drum band. But when the economy went south, entertainment was the first item cut from personal budgets, Quarless

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Job Calendar | WuHsing Tao School open house

WuHsing Tao School provides academic and clinical training in Traditional Five Element Acupuncture and Psychology. Come to an open house for the opportunity to see the school, interact with current students and to find out more information about our programs.

Job Calendar | Resume clinic

Learn how to create a powerful resume at this free WorkSource workshop.

Job Calendar | Android Application Development certificate-program info session

Learn more about University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education Android Application Development certificate program during an in-person information meeting.

Career Center | How to make it in the manufacturing industry

By Lora Shinn / Special to NWjobs Dallas Jacobson pushed papers while employed at Washington Mutual as a mortgage specialist. But in 2005, Jacobson decided he wanted to work with his hands in a completely different way. After a stint

Job Calendar | Mature job seekers seminar

This free WorkSource workshop offers employment tips for mature job seekers.

Job Calendar | Mid-Life Career Changing in the New Economy

The King County Library System, WorkSource and South Seattle Community College present a free course designed to help participants analyze and understand the problem of "ageism,'' how age discrimination affects their job search, and what they can do to empower

Job Calendar | Executive MBA admissions event

Learn more about the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA program, meet the program directors, ask questions and meet fellow prospective students at this free admissions event.

Job Calendar | UW open house

UW Professional and Continuing Education presents this open house for those who want to learn more about certificate and degree programs in engineering, business, math and science. Network, enjoy refreshments and meet with representatives from the programs. To register, visit

Career Center | Tech jobs abound, but women still outnumbered in the field

By Katie Ormsby / Special to NWjobs Technology-related career opportunities are thriving in and around Seattle. Many industry leaders, including Microsoft, Amazon.com, Expedia and Boeing, as well as local start-ups are perpetually looking to hire. But despite the region’s wealth

Job Calendar | Master of Public Administration information session

Attendees will meet with faculty, staff and students of Seattle University's Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. Participants will learn about the MPA curriculum, the application process, career opportunities and more.

Job Calendar | Evening MBA open house

Join the UW Bothell MBA program staff for a fun evening to meet UWB MBA students, alumni and faculty to learn more about the Technology MBA and Leadership MBA programs. RSVP required.

Job Calendar | Seattle executive MBA admissions event

At this event, you will learn more about Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA programs, meet the program directors, ask questions and meet fellow students. Register here.

Job Calendar | Bellevue executive MBA admissions event

At this event, you will learn more about Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA programs, meet the program directors, ask questions and meet fellow students. Register here.

Job Calendar | UW Foster School of Business open house

Learn about the MBA and non-degree options available for working professionals during the University of Washington's Foster School of Business open house. The evening includes program-overview sessions and refreshments. Program representatives, alumni and faculty will be available to answer questions

Job Calendar | Introduction to LinkedIn webinar

Despite a flood of imitators, no one has invented a more powerful website for facilitating career and business networking success than LinkedIn.com. And yet, many people still haven't heard of this revolutionary tool -- or may have joined the site

Job Calendar | Refocus & Reinvest: Career Management in the 21st Century

Carol Vecchio, the founder of Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal, leads a Seattle University Service in Action workshop for individuals who want to revisit what they find meaningful and understand how to create career fulfillment. Registration fee includes

Job Calendar | MFA in Arts Leadership information session

Learn about Seattle University's Master of Fine Arts in Arts Leadership, a two-year program that provides future arts leaders with an opportunity to merge the best management practices of nonprofit organizations with the specific skills necessary to lead complex arts

Job Calendar | Orientation to WorkSource Services

During this free WorkSource workshop, you will be given an overview of the services available at your local WorkSource office to assist with all phases of the job search.

Job Calendar | UW Foster MBA preview weekend

Prospective full-time MBA program candidates may attend all or part of the University of Washington's Foster MBA preview weekend. Events begin Jan. 12 with an application workshop from 6-8 p.m. From 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Jan. 13, experience the program

Job Calendar | How to Conduct a Networking Campaign

In this free WorkSource workshop, job seekers will learn to build and expand a network of contacts to generate referrals, set up informational interviews and improve their interactive/communication skills with the goal of transitioning into new opportunities and potential career

Job Calendar | Boeing information session

This free WorkSource workshop will assist those who are qualified for positions at Boeing but would like some pointers and advice that may give an extra edge over the competition. Registration required; call 206-529-6116.

Job Calendar | WorkSource public orientation

The most difficult part of any job search may be taking the first step. During this WorkSource workshop you will be given an overview of the services available at your local WorkSource office to assist with all phases of the

Career Center | Work/study: Sometimes, to get ahead, you have to go back (to school)

By Randy Woods NWjobs Making school work Include your family/support system. “Everyone has to understand that you must take time out of every weekend, so you may not be as available as you were,” says Antioch University’s Douglas Arnold. Prepare

Nine to Thrive | How to keep the conference high alive after you get home

I spent this past weekend at the most inspiring writing workshop I've attended in I don't know how long. [Flickr photo by jemsweb] No matter how energizing a professional event, though, my usual MO is to slip back into

Career Center | Power moves: 12 ways to advance your career in 5 minutes or less

By Dawn DuganSalary.com While it’s important to focus on the big steps that will help you climb the corporate ladder, don’t forget that small actions can have a big impact, too. Here are 12 things you can do in five

Career Center | New skills: Explore options for revamping your career

By Gregory KarpThe Associated Press As broad-based hiring in the United States slowly gains momentum, many out-of-work Americans are finding they need to retool their skills, certifications and degrees. About 36 percent of people who were re-employed after being laid

Career Center | Plan B careers aren't always the dream jobs people hope for

By Alex WilliamsThe New York Times Rona Economou was a lawyer at a large Manhattan law firm, making a comfortable salary and enjoying nights on the town when she was laid off in 2009, another victim of the recession. At

Career Center | State regulates jobs you’d expect (doctors) and many you wouldn’t (pro wrestlers)

By Michelle ArcherNWjobs Did you know that in Washington, you need a license to be a professional sports announcer? An auctioneer? A camping-resort salesman? Hundreds of jobs are regulated by the state, many of them through the same agency that

Career Center | Five hot jobs: Digital age, aging population reshape employment projections

By Dave Carpenter The Associated Press If you’ve been fantasizing about becoming a farmer, it’s time to pick another daydream. No other occupation category has seen a bigger decline, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Twitter strategist or

Career Center | MBA programs: Is online as good as on-site?

Q: I am a single mother and have been accepted to the Carnegie Mellon MBA program in Pittsburgh. My family isn’t thrilled about me taking my son to Pennsylvania and is trying to argue that an online MBA is just

Nine to Thrive | Curious about a career in the arts? Free UW classes Thursday can help

Interested in a more artistic career but not sure where to begin? The University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education division has your back. This Thursday evening, May 19, UW's continuing ed folks will offer free previews of several of

Career Center | Homegrown talent: Training programs help locals land aerospace jobs

By Cody Ellerd Bay Special to NWjobs 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.

Career Center | Turn on-the-job experience into a degree at Seattle’s City University

By Jon Marcus The Associated Press Laid off at the start of the recession as the marketing director for a regional homebuilder, Leah Schedin quickly realized she lacked something essential for a new job: a college degree. Schedin had completed

Nine to Thrive | How to survive grad school while working full-time

Before the holidays, I mentioned that the University of Washington was hosting a panel for professionals thinking of enrolling in graduate school while working full-time. [Photo by alamosbasement] If you missed the event, you're in luck. UW Professional and

Nine to Thrive | Young and new to the workforce? This free online course can help

So much of today's advice aimed at students and recent graduates centers on how to find a paid job in our droopy economy. But navigating the work world as a twentysomething doesn't stop with the job interview process. Once you've

Nine to Thrive | Questions about grad school? Free UW event on Nov. 10 can help

Pondering graduate school while working, but not sure how you'll handle hitting the books on top of holding down a day job? The University of Washington wants to help. On Wednesday, November 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., UW Professional

Nine to Thrive | New job? How long you have to prove yourself

Just got hired or promoted? Congratulations! But don't make the mistake of thinking you have three to six months to get acclimated to your new position. According to a new survey by staffing firm The Creative Group, new hires have

Career Center | Going back to school? Learn what employers value before you make your choice

By Kristen Fife NWjobs Q: I’m considering going back to school for a degree. There seem to be a lot of choices like online/distance learning, working adult programs, community colleges and local universities. What are employers looking for? Kristen

Nine to Thrive | Five alternatives to graduate school

I recently received the sort of email that I hate to see. "Paul," a thirtysomething laid off from an unsatisfying administrative job, was confused about what career steps to take next. He wanted work in a field he found

Career Center | Good pay, interesting work and apprenticeships draw women to skilled trades

By Lora Shinn Special to NWjobs Deborah Henry, a former white-collar worker, enjoys her job as a plumber. (Linda Hughes) “Beautician to electrician,” Angela Rivers quipped, when reflecting on her career change. At age 49, she’s gearing up for

Career Center | Corps values: Service organizations give college grads a head start

By Jean Parietti Special to NWjobs College graduate Rachel Miranto is gaining hands-on environmental experience and training during 10 months of service with Seattle-based EarthCorps. (Jean Parietti) Rachel Miranto grins as she tugs out the offender — an invasive