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Seahawks fans are all buzzing about the latest headlining news in Seattle sports- the return of Marshawn Lynch. After leaving Seattle years ago, he is back and ready to give Seahawks fans what they want- a winning season. Although not the strangest thing to happen in professional football, Marshawn’s career still isn’t a typical tale. […]

As 2019 comes to a close and we reflect on the past decade, it is apparent that the concept of the typical workplace has been challenged over the past ten years. From new technology being introduced to more flexibly in scheduling, the changes have been numerous- making it impossible to ignore the reality that the […]

As I was decking the halls and rocking around the Christmas tree last week, I came to the realization that the process of decorating a Christmas tree and the resume writing process share several similarities. Don’t believe me? Take a look below at the five ways that constructing your resume and decorating your Christmas tree […]

As you are thoughtfully wrapping gifts for friends and family over the next couple of weeks, don’t forget to wrap up a lil’ something for yourself- your year. Wrapping up your year is the best gift that you can give yourself this holiday season, ensuring that you are ready to tackle those infamous New Year’s […]

With your resume being the first impression that you make on a potential employer, it seems logical to put it all out there and include every piece of information that they could conceivably need in order to make a hiring decision… Right? Wrong. Even though as candidates we want to overwhelm hiring managers with our […]

Now that Thanksgiving is over, ‘tis the season- for holiday gift exchanges. If you are lucky enough to draw your office bestie’s name for Secret Santa or know your team’s sense of humor well enough to select the perfect crowd-pleasing gift, the holiday gift exchange is likely a treasured tradition. However, if you are new […]

Seattle natives don’t necessarily like to acknowledge its existence, but the term “Seattle Freeze” refers to more than the seasonal drop in temperature that we are currently experiencing. While some Seattleites believe that the “Seattle Freeze” is merely a myth, PEMCO Insurance recently conducted a survey on the frosty phenomenon proving it is real. The […]

Interview prep is typically where candidates dedicate a bulk of their time and energy, with post interview etiquette being forgotten in the excitement and exhaustion of the interview itself. Many candidates believe that once they have completed their interview, there is nothing left to do but wait; however, post interview etiquette dictates that maintaining contact […]

Whenever a reputable company finds success implementing a new system, we all take notice. Such is the case with Microsoft Japan. This past August, they implemented a four day work week for the entire month as a part of a new “work life choice” strategy. The results were staggering- a 40% increase in production per […]

As we turn our clocks back this weekend and the days become shorter, it is not unusual to experience a certain amount of SADness as we say goodbye to the sunny, warm months of summer and early fall. While most of us are negatively impacted by the chilly weather and lack of sunlight to some […]