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In these scary economic times, older workers are putting off their retirement and hanging on to a paycheck.
Outlook: Employment of occupational therapists is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. The increasing elderly population will drive growth in the demand for occupational therapy services. Pay: The...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: Every article and book about resumes preaches the importance of creating a scannable resume. You must have the right key words and the right font to be "found" by the scanning machine. It...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist With the competition so stiff, what can college students to do to get internships that will help them land good jobs after they graduate?(poll) Q: New college graduates are hitting the streets looking for...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I love my new job. However, according to recent salary surveys, I am underpaid by as much as $5,000 per year. Since I've been here for only two months, how long should I...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Take Our Poll(surveys) Q: Employers often ask you to take a technical test prior to a job interview. Sometimes the tests are easy, and sometimes they are tricky. You are concerned that in the...
Since its inception in 1995, the umbrella organization WorkSource has helped thousands of King County residents navigate the shoals of unemployment.
Outlook: Employment of computer support specialists is expected to grow 13 percent from 2006 to 2016. The adoption of new technologies will continue to create a need for these workers to familiarize and educate computer users. Pay: The 8,550 computer...
The fear of losing their job is making some Washington workers take a fresh look at their careers, says a study released in April. About 57 percent of respondents, with an annual income of $40,000 or less, said they would...
Despite the widespread downturn, industries including health care, information technology and education are poised to weather the storm and are looking for employees.
Job hunts are stretching even longer for the growing number of unemployed. Try not to be ashamed of losing a position, urges Jamaica Eilbes, a recruiter for staffing company Manpower Inc. “Everybody knows somebody who’s been let go,” she said....
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist polls - Take Our Poll Q: The first thing headhunters say is, "Please send me a copy of your resume," even when they already have a copy that they downloaded from an online resume...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: An interviewer asked if I did any programming work, when my resume clearly states that I did. Sometimes I'm asked if I know this software tool or that one. If I did, I...
polls - Take Our Poll Q: In this down economy, your employer has put all salary increases on hold. But the company is still giving promotions, though without pay increases. Should you push for a promotion without the pay...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I accepted what seemed to be a great job. Nine weeks later, the smoke and mirrors are gone, and I see that I'm working for a CEO who won't trust people enough to...
With Washington state unemployment rates at a near-record high, it's no wonder recruiters are inundated by job searchers these days.
polls - Take Our Poll Q: You have been at your company for three years. New management has taken over and they are trying to make everyone sign a non-compete agreement (NCA). There is no existing NCA in place....
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I've been a project manager running million-dollar software projects for 15 years. However, I'm sick of the stress, never-ending deadlines and frantic pace of technology. I'm 41, and I can't keep this up...
The tight economy and upswing in unemployment mean there are more job seekers and fewer jobs. Teens short on experience are going to have to work even harder to secure a position amid tough competition.
By Etan Horowitz The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Just minutes after she was laid off from her job in early April, Brittany Ward pulled out her cellphone and typed a short message. "Needs a job." Ward, a 23-year-old...
