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Those who work from home and also have kids must master the learning curve of managing two disparate worlds -- and rolling with the punches.
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I'm working through a headhunter on a position, and I'm the top candidate so far. He spoke to references from my last two employers, and all the references came back good. Now the...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist You've submitted your resume for a job at a small local company. A few weeks have passed with no response. Is there another way to get an interview?(polls) Q: You've studied a small local...
At a time when many companies are shedding jobs at an alarming rate to survive the recession, one employer is still hiring: the federal government.
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I work for a small software company, and my compensation includes stock options. I am about one year into the four-year vesting period. If the company continues to grow, the value of my...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist It's a common assumption that an MBA degree can make you a more valuable worker. What's your take on this?(survey) Q: Unlike our "What would you do?" polls, this one asks for your opinion....
Outlook: Overall employment of surveyors and cartographers is expected to increase by 21 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 950 surveyors and cartographers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist The offer you've been waiting for came through: good money, great job. But your current employer has surprised you with a counteroffer. What should you do?(survey software) Q: The offer you've been waiting for...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I am interested in unrelated positions within a company. I'm not sure whether to apply for each separately, or to submit a resume and explain in a cover letter that I am interested...
Outlook: Overall employment of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators is expected to grow 17 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 1,250 broadcast and sound engineering technicians in...
Buoyed by the prospect of mixing passion with profit, growing numbers of workers are exploring “green-collar” jobs with an emphasis on respect for and protection of the environment.
In tough economic conditions, finding work can get downright frustrating. Candidates need to show employers that they have not only the skills and experience for the job, but also ideas.
Outlook: Employment of counter and rental clerks is expected to increase by 23 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses strive to improve customer service, growth is expected in most industries, particularly...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Companies are not flying people long distances for interviews in this economy. You want to work across the country. How do you apply for jobs from so far away?(polling) Q: Companies are not flying...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I currently hold a degree in sociology and work in social services, which I am dying to get out of. My plan is to go into business consulting. Most positions in consulting require...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist 0(polling) Q: Why do some companies use blind ads, where the hiring company's name is not listed and it invites you to reply to an unknown "address"? Are those real jobs, or are they...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I work as a software developer on an open-ended contract that I have directly with the company. The company wants me to become an employee, but the salary would be lower than my...
As the recession pounds male-dominated job sectors, more stay-at-home women are returning to the workforce to help pay family bills.
Outlook: Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow by 25 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 180 radiation therapists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of...
