Jamie Said:

Job search in Seattle. Can you give me any leads for entry level decent paying jobs right in the city?

We Answered:

Wish I could help you there, Buddy.

(I'm betting Margorie could give you a "b" job, but I'd want to have a couple of wet-naps on hand at the time....)

Paul Said:

The best time of year to venture to Seattle for a job interview?

We Answered:

I think most employers freeze hiring around the holidays. You might be more apt to get interviews after the first of the year. If you'd prefer to visit and interview when the weather improves, you might try April or May...that way when you land the job, you can move in the summer months, when the weather is the best!

Good luck!

Justin Said:

jobs searching for the summer in side one of the building at seattle down town?

We Answered:

I think you're going to have to go into each individual building and ask the people who man the information desks in the lobbies.

Darrell Said:

where do i find job in seattle?

We Answered:

It can be difficult to find a job in this downturned economy, especially if you haven't had any previous work experience. On the positive side, once you *have* a job and you gain experience and skills and show that you're bright, responsible, and all the other qualities that employers want in an employee, it will be much easier for you to find future jobs.
Sit down and list the kinds of jobs that you'd *really* like to be doing now and in the future. Do you like to work with animals? Children? Adults? What kinds of activities "sing to your heart" and you'd want to do even if you didn't get paid to do them? These and similar questions to yourself will help to narrow down your search (which can be pretty overwhelming), and you can focus on "baby steps" including which entry level job for now would get you started on your career path. There are some good, free career tests online and elsewhere that can help you home-in on your particular gifts, skills, interests, and abilities and help uncover some possible careers that tie in all your talents and interests. You can go to http://similarminds.com/career.html as well as other websites at http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=na… for free career tests.
If you’re between the ages of 14 and 21, there's a great Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) at http://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/you… that could really help! There's also the Center for Career Alternatives (CCA) at http://www.ccawa.org/ which provides free education, training, career development and employment services to youths and adults in the Seattle area. There's an excellent "Job Seekers Resources" web page with many links to helpful websites and other resources at the Work Source website at http://www.worksourceskc.org/seekers/res… and I highly recommend that you browse most of the links provided -- especially those that pertain to you, your age, etc. This is an exceptional resource, and workshops and other trainings are available for free to help you find a good job. There are other websites, organizations, and government agencies that can also help in your job search. Some of these include: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article… http://www.youthatwork.info/, and others. Links to many Seattle area unemployment offices are listed at http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1…
The YMCA of Greater Seattle is currently hiring, and if you meet their age requirements, you can explore these job options at www.seattleymca.org/page.cfm?ID=employme… Even if you're under age, you might consider working as a volunteer at the YMCA or a similar organization so supervisors will have an opportunity to get to know you and see your good work ethics, etc. Then, when a paying position becomes available, you’d certainly be first in line to be considered! The same is true for taking an unpaid or low-wage intern position. There are quite a few internships in Seattle listed at http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=na… and http://www.seattle.gov/arts/opportunitie… etc. Internship positions can be a great way to get your foot in the door!
The University of Washington and other colleges have a Jobs Board which you can check periodically. Many students who have children post notices for nannies and babysitters there. You can also check for these and other jobs through the UW website at www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/.
If you apply for positions through Craigslist and other sources where the company or employer are unfamiliar, be sure to meet with prospective employers in a safe, public location and not take any risky chances.
Once you've discovered what kind of work you'd like to be doing, start contacting businesses and companies in this line of work and have the owners get to know you. Perhaps you can even attend some meetings of your local Chamber of Commerce (contact information for the Seattle Chamber is at www.seattlechamber.com/portal/page?_page… and introduce yourself. Most bosses would really appreciate this kind of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative!
I know you'll eventually find exactly what you're looking for, and your future employer is, right at this very moment, hoping that they'll find you!
I truly hope this helps! All the best!

Maxine Said:

How can I get a list of jobs hiring in Seattle Washington?

We Answered:

NWjobs.com
Craigslist/Seattle.com
yahoo hotjobs/seattle.com

Tons of websites that you can look up jobs for Seattle online. Good luck!! You will love it!

Gilbert Said:

Where, in Seattle, can I find an job as an environmental scientist?

We Answered:

EPA Region 10 should be your main target and they are hiring right now. Also, try EarthCorps. UW-Tacoma and UW-Bothell just had job fairs in early April. Seattle University too. Try their websites to see if the companies are still listed. If not, contact the school's Career Development Office to get contact information. Also try Washington State Department of Ecology. Best wishes in your job search!

Josephine Said:

Job search advice, please?

We Answered:

This is my situation and what worked for me.

12 yrs successful management experience.
In my last position (sales manager) I increased yearly sales from $2.4 million to $14 million, staffing needs from 7 to 27, and clients from 330 to 2200.
Let go from job March 2007.
Applied online for a number of jobs.
Not one phone call NO COLLEGE.
Finished just short of my first 2 yrs of Bachelors degree in 1yr.
More online applications.
Received a couple non-exciting calls.
No interviews yet.

WENT OLD SCHOOL
TURNED THE COMPUTER OFF

Spent one week knocking on doors and making phone calls (sometimes multiple) to the places I had dropped resumes off at. (some places I would fill out the online application after I dropped off my resume)

Over the next couple weeks I had 9 interviews and 3 job offers.

I start on Monday.

Good Luck!