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Fairfax County jobs fair set for April 11, 12
Job openings include administration, environmental, health, libraries, parks and leisure, professional, public safety, social services, STEM and trades.
3 weeks ago -
What makes a great boss? Here’s what readers said
Great bosses are rare. But it’s really not that hard to be one. If being a great boss is something you aspire to — or just secretly wonder if you are — check yourself against these five characteristics.
4 weeks ago -
DC leads for STEM jobs; Va., Md. rank high for innovation
Personal finance website WalletHub ranked all 50 states and the District for innovation, which it defined as information technology jobs and spending on research.
1 month ago -
DC remains the best city for working women
The study looked at eight factors in determining its best (and worst) cities for working women, including employment, health care, business ownership, management positions, gender pay gap, child care, number of female elected officials and workplace protections.
1 month ago -
7 ways to invest in yourself
There’s a strategic investment vehicle that’s often underutilized even though it can deliver far greater results: you. Read on to learn how to invest in yourself and watch your income potential grow.
1 month ago -
Arlington’s ShiftOne can predict when restaurant workers are about to quit
ShiftOne’s employee retention app is used by restaurants that include Applebee’s, Burger King, Dave & Buster’s and Five Guys Burgers and Fries, and it addresses the biggest challenge restaurant operators face.
2 months ago -
Petition to save job of North Carolina Walmart greeter with cerebral palsy garners thousands of signatures
A petition to save the job of a beloved Walmart greeter with cerebral palsy in North Carolina has garnered thousands of signatures.
2 months ago -
The subtle art of calling in sick
You’ve spent the night in the bathroom after eating some questionable takeout food, and you’re still feeling queasy. What are you going to tell your boss?
2 months ago -
Best jobs and best-paying cities 2019
With the government shutdown making life increasingly difficult for federal workers, those with jobs are happy for the paycheck. But what are the best jobs as the U.S. workforce heads into 2019, and where can they be found?
3 months ago -
2019 job outlook for workers
While most workers would appreciate higher salaries, that’s not the only development to look out for as the new year unfolds. Here are job outlook trends to watch in 2019.
3 months ago -
How to write a recommendation on LinkedIn
The approach you take to writing a recommendation on LinkedIn might seriously affect the professional reputation of the person you’re reviewing — for better or worse.
3 months ago -
Ranked: The best cities to get a new job in 2019
Where you live can boost your chances of landing that job, and to that end, the website WalletHub has ranked more than 182 cities to see which have the the best odds of you doing that. See where the D.C. area ranks in
4 months ago -
DC-area unemployment falls to 3.2 percent
The Washington metro’s unemployment rate in October fell to 3.2 percent, from 3.3 percent in September. A year ago, the D.C.-area’s unemployment rate was 3.5 percent.
5 months ago -
My Take: New York libraries are doing jobseekers a solid
On My Take, the New York public library system is doing something Clinton Yates would like to see in D.C. libraries: having clothes, briefcases and other materials jobseekers would need for interviews available for borrowing.
5 months ago -
After you get the job, here’s how to excel
Soft skills can have a significant influence on your performance at your first job. Find out what can set you apart.
5 months ago
