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By Cody Ellerd Special to NWjobs.com It's not as bad as being fired, but being laid off can still pack a heavy ego blow, leaving many among the pink-slipped masses wondering, why me? Getting past the perceived stigma of...
Amid one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression, layoffs are hitting all levels of many organizations. Now is the time to stand out as a top performer to keep yourself from becoming a statistic.
surveys - Take Our Poll Q: You have a great job, but you just received a great offer from another company. It's an increase in pay and it even comes with a grant of stock. The jobs are about...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I'm a hiring manager and I like to ask candidates to: -- Review our Web site and provide ideas for improvement prior to the interview. -- Meet with a sales manager who can...
Pay: The 660 medical sonographers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $35.17 an hour or $73,150 a year in 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half earned between $66,210 and $81,050. The job: Diagnostic...
surveys - Take Our Poll Q: Your company isn't doing well. A downsizing is planned. In an effort to reduce the number of people who will have to be laid off involuntarily, they are offering a generous severance package...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q:You suggest that a person can find a job just as well as a headhunter can. Maybe, but I think a headhunter can save you a lot of time and trouble. So what are...
It still pays to earn that degree. College graduates are faring better than the labor force as a whole as the recession continues. But one economist predicts that the unemployment rate for degree holders will reach record levels in 2009.
By Jane M. Von Bergen The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — When the Chrysler plant in Newark, Del., shut its doors Dec. 19, more than 1,000 autoworkers suddenly joined the ranks of the unemployed. At least they will be able...
Pay: The 10,410 groundskeepers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $13.08 an hour or $27,210 a year in 2007, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,410 and $34,240. The...
Pay: The 1,550 press operators in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $18.36 an hour or $38,180 a year in May 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle 50 percent earned between $28,180 and...
By Lily Garcia Special to The Washington Post Q: Is there a general preference for what women should wear to job interviews; i.e., pantsuits or a skirt? I've heard that some employers prefer women to wear skirts, particularly in...
polls - Take Our Poll Q: You were hired by a "consulting company," which in turn marketed you to one of its clients. You're now working at the client's offices. You just found out that your company purposely rewrote...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I'm a recruiter and I don't agree with your advice that job candidates should withhold their salary history in an interview. I understand your point, but I think this limits the candidate's options....
As pay stagnates and costs rise, more people are taking second jobs to to increase their income. For many, extra work is also a backup plan in case of a fulltime layoff.
polls - Take Our Poll Q: When is the last time you asked your boss for feedback about your work? Nick's reply: Kudos to those readers who ask for feedback from the boss without waiting for review time. I'm...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: Company 1 just threw a good offer in my direction. The manager asked me for a decision within a few days. I'd like more time to examine this opportunity to see if it...
In a down economy, graduate school can be seen as a safe haven, one where young workers and those contemplating a career change can ride out the storm.
Pay: Workers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $11.66 an hour or $24,250 a year in 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $21,400 and $29,160. The job: Gaming-cage workers,...
By Ingrid Stegemoeller Tri-City Herald It's that time of year again when we all resolve to lose 5 pounds, eat more leafy greens and keep a better budget. If your resolution for 2009 is to find a new job...
By Patricia Kitchen Newsday NEW YORK — With declining home prices, tightening credit and the meltdown of major financial institutions, experts say now may not be the best time to think about leaving your job — even if it's...
