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Dedicated
to Stopping Gun Violence
by Heather Stark
This spring, walkers around Greenlake were treated to scenes of children playing by the water and dogs frolicking with their owners. They were also treated to hundreds of daffodils blooming near the walkways. The flowers weren’t there by accident. They were planted by members of Washington CeaseFire as memorials to those who have died from gun violence. continue reading
So Many Choices
by Karen Reed-Matthee
You’re tired of being confined to an office eight hours a day and desire a more flexible, less predictable job. Could be you’re an attorney who’s always wanted to be a chef. Perhaps your kids are all grown and out of the house and you’d like to return to the workforce but feel your skills are sadly outdated. Or you have children at home and want to complete a degree while still caring for your family. If any of these scenarios apply to you — in one way or another — you can rest assured that there’s a program here in Seattle to meet your needs. And if there isn’t, plenty of schools are willing to tailor one just for you. continue reading
Tricks to Applying for
Jobs Online
by Mary Lockman
Recently, I spoke with an unemployed professional who, after three failed attempts at attaching her résumé to an online application, simply gave up and didn’t apply for the job. My response to her and to all of you frustrated online applicants is that it’s not you, it’s Seattle! Our fair city has the most educated urban population in the nation, and although lots of people are crowing about that, the fact is it makes competition uniquely stiff for almost any applicant in any occupation. continue reading
Breaking into the Building
Business
Three Success Stories From Women Developers
by Ellen Hastings
It is probably no surprise to you that builders and real estate developers are still predominantly men, but women are finally finding success in the field. The stakes can be high, with a lot of money to make (or lose), and it seems best suited to those willing to take charge and take risks. It combines financial savvy with engineering and architecture. And while knowing how to swing a hammer is a plus, strong communication, project management and people skills are a must. continue reading
7 Deadly Traps for Women
at Work
by Dede Henley
Women have great potential and talent to offer professionally. Yet at work, many of us keep our skills hidden or untapped. Though people may view us as successful, imaginative powerhouses at work, we still may not be reaching our fullest potential.
So what gets in our way? To a certain degree, we do.
Our success is often inhibited by our susceptibility to falling into any one of the following traps. It is up to us to make the choice to avoid these pitfalls and claim our power. continue reading
Jennie
Shortridge: The Best of All Worlds
by Eileen Nicol
A lot more buzz is happening around this book,” says Seattle author Jennie Shortridge, about Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe, her recently released third novel. It’s probably because her main character, Mira, has so much in common with a huge portion of the book-buying public — women over 40 struggling to figure out who they are in a society that exalts unlined skin and firm breasts. “It’s difficult especially in this particular time because there are such higher expectations,” says Jennie. “You know, ‘50 is the new 30’ — oh my God, why? Can we please just be 50 and be wonderful?” continue reading
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