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A company has recruited you. You show up for the interview, only to find that the personnel department wants you to fill out several forms and to take an employ ( surveys) Q: A company has recruited you. You...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: How can I circumvent the human resource (HR) departments of cities, counties, states or the federal government? I have degrees in political science and public administration. During an internship with the HR department...
Pay: The 540 surveyors working in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area in 2007 made a median wage of $32.81 an hour or $68,250 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of them made between $57,220 and $78,830....
Now: Director of global relocation, Microsoft Then: Mail bagger Current position: I'm responsible for the design and implementation of Microsoft's global program strategy, so I work in the U.S. and other countries in which we do business to keep...
By Cindy Krischer Goodman Miami Herald Todd Friedman, president of a Miami marketing firm, was taken aback when a senior director handling several major projects told him she needed time off. The woman explained she would be undergoing cancer...
By Daneen Skube, syndicated Columnist Q: I'm wondering if my co-workers are stupid or self-destructive. It's obvious to me that the way they behave will create problems, but they continue to make bad choices. How can they not see...
The new way to work on your own is to work alone together. Spaces are springing up to meet the demands of a new work force, for whom the freedom of a home office has turned into solitary confinement.
Have you encountered age discrimination in your work environment? ( polls) Q: Claims of age discrimination in hiring are a significant controversy, especially in a tough economy. Have you encountered age discrimination in your work environment? Nick's reply: Age...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: In the case of a successful manager, how important is a college degree to a headhunter? I don't have a degree. With so much emphasis on education nowadays, should I fabricate the truth...
Pay: The 1,590 police, fire and ambulance dispatchers in the state of Washington earned an average $21.07 an hour in 2007, or $43,830 a year, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the Seattle Police Department, entry-level dispatchers...
By Daneen Skube, syndicated Columnist Q: I've been told by co-workers that I need to be more patient. The problem is I'm an impatient, goal-oriented guy. I don't want to change who I am just to get along with...
You've got an offer, but do you want the job? ( surveys) Q: You finally got the offer. It's a good one, and you're happy with the terms. The problem is, you're suddenly wondering, do I really want to...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I'm looking at a great job with a great company. However, I'm in the early stages of pregnancy, and I'm concerned about how to handle it. I know it's illegal to discriminate against...
Pay: The 29,080 restaurant waiters and waitresses in the Seattle-Tacoma- Bellevue area earned a median $13.42 an hour, or $27,910 a year (including tips), in 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half earned between $11.26 and $15.16 an...
By Daneen Skube, syndicated Columnist Q: I value maturity in others but often notice I'm the one who's immature in the workplace. I try not to get upset, but sooner or later I get annoyed, offended or nervous, then...
Did your boss make your review a pleasure or a nightmare? My boss: ( polls) Q: Job interviews produce a lot of anxiety and stress. But there's another stressful career-related meeting that doesn't get the attention it deserves: the...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: Nine months ago I accepted a job that required a move from another state. I signed an agreement saying that if I were to leave before one year is up, I would reimburse...
Pay: Seattle-area plumbers who work for others make a median annual wage of $53,000 for less-experienced workers and $57,000 for the most experienced, according to salary.com. The job: Plumbers install and repair the water, waste-disposal, drainage and gas systems in...
By Daneen Skube, syndicated Columnist Q: I'm a perfectionist. My boss is telling me I need to be willing to make mistakes. Won't making mistakes at work make me look bad and ruin my reputation? A: No, most people...
