It’s been a little while since you’ve heard about keywords in relation to your resume. Much of the information online about resume writing now concentrates on formats and accomplishments. But the truth is, keywords are still important. With increased use of applicant tracking software, keywords help recruiters find your resume faster. It also gives them… Read more »
Nobody’s perfect. And that means we occasionally make decisions that affect us negatively. One such case is when we quit a job and regret it. Sometimes the new venture doesn’t work out or the opportunity you thought would happen simply never materializes. But does that mean it’s the end of the world? If you’ve quit… Read more »
Your job search seems simple, right? You apply to open positions, meet their interview requirements, and get the job offer. But it may be more complicated than that. Companies use a lot of funnels to find the top talent in the greater Seattle area, so it’s important to know how to be seen by the… Read more »
2018 is almost in the books, and most businesses have had a year full of ups and downs, exciting events, redirection in life and a lot of learning. Before the year ends, people usually put together New Year’s resolutions – traits you want to change, goals you want to achieve, and career milestones to strive… Read more »
If you are currently restructuring your employment options, you face a rapidly changing job search market. Whether you are looking for your first job or you simply realize it is time for a change, it can be difficult to know where to start if you have been out of the game for a while. Take… Read more »
Millennials consider ‘company culture’ more seriously than any working generation, and with good reason. Salary and position are less important to this generation – they are much more concerned with the experience the working environment will provide them. Regardless of how high the unemployment rate may be at any given time, today’s job market is… Read more »
You survived several rounds of interviews and then the day finally comes when you get that much-anticipated offer letter…but, there’s a problem… The proposed salary isn’t what you wanted, expected, or needed it to be. So, what happens now? What can you do to “fix” this situation? The answer: Make a counteroffer. A counteroffer is… Read more »
Each day millions of non-fatal workplace injuries occur. Whether a worker is burned, cut, or breaks a bone, the process a worker should follow after an injury is the same. Of course, first and foremost, the safety and welfare of all those involved must be ensured. Once this has been assured, there are several legal… Read more »
Did you hear that? That was the sound of the other shoe dropping! The first shoe was Paid Sick & Safe Time (PSST) voted in with Initiative 1433, which went into effect in January 2018. Starting in 2020, Washington will be the fifth state in the nation to offer Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits… Read more »
Workplace safety is one of the most critical concerns an organization must deal with as part of day-to-day business operations. Safety is not only important from an efficiency and compliance standpoint, but also in the prevention of serious injury or even death. Even though safety is an important issue, over time employees can forget their… Read more »