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By TOM RAUM The Associated Press MARK LENNIHAN / AP People line up for a job fair in March in New York. Economists say weak employment may linger for years. WASHINGTON — Even with an economic revival, many U.S....
Outlook: Employment of correctional officers is expected to increase 16 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: Correctional officers and jailers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $54,580 in...
How often do you check your work e-mail when you're away from the office?(opinion)...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: Today the Internet is a very popular way to apply for work. Job boards and other kinds of online employment listings are easy to use. Some people still do it the old-fashioned way,...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I want to share a wonderful story about how I did not get a job. Although I interviewed with a personnel clerk, the hiring manager called me himself to say it was a...
Employees today need to strike the right balance for themselves between being available after hours for their company and having a life -- and they need to communicate those boundaries.
Outlook: Employment of animal trainers is expected to increase 19 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 160 animal trainers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $31,220 in...
Workers of all ages and walks of life are pursuing jobs where the mission is just as important as the money -- if not more so.
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: You made the grade! Your interviews went so well that the employer offered you the job! Trouble is, the offer is very low and you'd never accept it. Having nothing to lose, you...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I'm a new college grad, and I've been at my first job for seven months. I am very unhappy and want to quit. My parents say it is a mistake to leave if...
Outlook: Employment of clinical laboratory technologists is expected to increase 14 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 1,930 clinical laboratory technologists in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of...
What’s the most important factor to you in choosing a job?(polls)...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: My interview was two weeks ago, and I still haven't heard back. (I sent a thank-you e-mail after the interview, of course.) I would really like to work there! I want to show...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist You request a recommendation from a former boss as you apply for a new job. She asks you to write your own reference letter for her to sign. Is this OK to do?(polls) Q:...
It can be scary to change careers later in life, but folks 50 and older can arm themselves with search strategies and resources designed specifically for them.
Outlook: Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is expected to increase 14 percent over the 2006-16 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 6,300 automotive service technicians in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median...
Job hunting can cause plenty of stress even under the best of circumstances. For those who can't afford an interview outfit, it can be particularly harrowing. Dress for Success Seattle aims to help such women work toward self-sufficiency.
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Writing your own resume is just too painful a task. Professional prices and services vary widely. Does it really matter whom you hire to write your resume?(trends) Q: You've found that writing your own...
By Nick Corcodilos Syndicated columnist Q: I am a manager in a government agency, but my friends tell me, "You should be out in the private sector making a boatload of money!" More and more I am beginning to...
Outlook: Employment of registered nurses is expected to increase 23 percent over the 2006-16 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Pay: The 29,940 registered nurses in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $74,880 in 2008....
