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| Did you know? Seattle hosted the World’s Fair in 1962. The first revolving restaurant in the continental U.S. was built in Seattle's Space Needle for the fair. | | Seattle companies In 1901, John W. Nordstrom used his stake from the Alaska gold rush to open a small shoe store in Seattle, Washington. Over the years, the Nordstrom f... Go to Site
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Working For The Right Person
by Nan S. Russell 8/20/2008
"I don't know," the Gen-Y acquaintance mused. "I'm thinking about grad school, but it's more work than I thought to prepare for the GREs. Then if I do all that and don't ...
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Employers Are Calling, But Nobody’s Home
by Wendy J. Terwelp 8/20/2008
It’s 2007, the 21st Century, and I still get calls from job seekers who a) don’t have voice mail, b) don’t have an answering machine, c) don’t have a cell phone, or d) th...
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7 Reasons Why Losing A Job Is Good For You
by Jason Alba 8/20/2008
The average worker now undergoes 9 job changes throughout his or her career. I always thought that I would be in complete control of these job changes, and I was in cont...
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 Jobs in SeattleThe following articles focus on employment and jobs in Seattle as well as issues relating to careers and jobs in Washington. | |
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"Obama and McCain on Immigration"
OneWorld US, DC - Aug 19, 2008
That is part of the principle of comprehensive reform, which we're going to crack down on employers who are hiring them and taking advantage of them....
"$658 in investments coming"
WEYI NBC25, MI - Aug 19, 2008
Combined, the projects are expected to create 572 new jobs at the company over the next seven years. The MEDC estimates that increased economic activity...
"Council takes new approach to hiring"
Steamboat Pilot, CO - Aug 19, 2008
Good said one benefit of the behavioral interview style is that it allows employers to ask for references to back up a job candidate’s claims....
"A new start with gourmet sandwich franchise"
TheNewsTribune.com, WA - Aug 18, 2008
I thought hiring would be terrible. I received over 200 applications, we interviewed 90 people. That was the biggest surprise. I kept thinking we’d get a...
"Government Keeps Hiring Amid Slowdown"
Investor's Business Daily (subscription) - Aug 18, 2008
Private-sector employers have shed 418000 jobs in the past year amid fears that the economy was headed for a recession. State lawmakers and agencies have...
"What to Do if You Think You’re About to Get Fired"
U.S. News & World Report, DC - Aug 18, 2008
Alison Green is chief of staff for a medium-size nonprofit where she oversees day-to-day management of the staff as well as hiring, firing,...
"Western Forge cuts 40 jobs in Springs"
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO - Aug 18, 2008
The layoff marks the latest blow to the local manufacturing sector, which has lost nearly 40 percent of its jobs since the end of 2000....
"Homeland Security hiring blunder spurs changes"
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Aug 17, 2008
"The hiring was a mistake of one kind or another," said Ellen Howe, a TSA spokeswoman. On May 25, Pitt started a $90000-a-year job at the TSA in Alexandra,...
"Hiring Of Damascus Town Clerk Is Uncertain"
Bristol Herald Courier, TN - Aug 16, 2008
Gayle Karriker accepted the job of Damascus town clerk last week and submitted her resignation to the Town of Glade Spring, where she formerly served as...
"Workers celebrated at Cianbro opening"
Bangor Daily News, ME - Aug 16, 2008
Olympia Snowe; Mayor Manley DeBeck; David Lloyd, brownfields program director for the US Environmental Protection Agency; and William B. Welte,...
"Region is 'economic microcosm of the nation'"
Dexter Leader, MI - Aug 13, 2008
Instead of having them move and hiring them, those five could work out of our area. "Or we could have a 40-person outfit here and they could have the choice...
"Tri-City jobs up despite 1-month loss"
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - Aug 13, 2008
Chris Gregoire also imposed a hiring freeze and ordered state agencies to pare expenses. Weakening consumer confidence also thwarted growth in the leisure...
"Governor orders hiring freeze"
The Wenatchee World Online, WA - Aug 5, 2008
By Curt Woodward AP writer OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire has ordered state agencies to cut hiring, travel and fuel costs as the weak economy continues to...
"Gov. Christine Gregoire ordered a state hiring freeze and spending..."
Seattle Times, United States - Aug 5, 2008
By Andrew Garber OLYMPIA — In her most significant action so far to confront a growing economic downturn, Gov. Christine Gregoire ordered a state hiring...
"Washington needs qualified teachers"
PNW Local News, WA - Jul 26, 2008
Antiquated teacher-credential laws prevent schools from hiring individuals working in the private sector who have a high degree of knowledge and expertise...
"Real crisis in education is lack of money for basic services"
The Olympian, WA - Jul 21, 2008
News reports highlighted ideas on teacher salaries, training for teachers and hiring more teachers. Teacher compensation and training are vital issues....
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