How many cows are in Canada and 24 other wacky interview questions from Amazon, Google and more Oh my, job interviewers will sometimes say the darndest things. And thanks to Glassdoor now we know what might be… Read More
Infographic: There’s a career for everyone at Microsoft From the Surface to social to SkyDrive, there’s a little something for everyone at Microsoft. That’s at least according this… Read More
Bootcamp for engineers: Andy Sack unveils new digital trade school Code Fellows Everywhere you go in Seattle these days, companies are talking about how difficult it is to find talented developers, designers… Read More
Amazon is growing so fast it just hired a former member of the Presidents of the United States of America Nope, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton aren’t joining Amazon.com. But the fast-growing Seattle tech juggernaut recently hired another former President.… Read More
Here are 6 hot tech jobs that will make you more money in 2013 It’s a good time to be a talented technologist, whether a designer, developer or engineer. After all, as we’ve chronicled… Read More
Map: Here’s where tech jobs are concentrated in the U.S. We knew there were a lot of geeks in our midst here, but who knew it was this many? According… Read More
HBO plans new ‘Code Labs’ facility in Seattle HBO is taking steps to establish a new facility in Seattle called “HBO Code Labs,” according to a job posting… Read More
Chart: Washington state jobless rate falls to 8.2 percent Washington state’s unemployment rate fell to 8.2 percent during October as 9,600 private sector jobs were added. That compares to… Read More
Report: Washington is the most ‘app-intense’ state Welcome to the state of Washington, the land of apples, asparagus and apparently, apps. According to a new study titled “The… Read More
Cha-ching: Tech salaries projected to increase in 2013 Great news for those in the tech industry and others hoping to get there: projected technology salaries are increasing across… Read More
Microsoft wants to create more homegrown engineers using higher H-1B fees How’s this for a creative twist? Microsoft today suggested that the federal government let employers, including itself, pay higher fees… Read More
Mayor McGinn: Seattle’s economic picture brightens Things are looking up in Seattle, and Mayor Mike McGinn is touting the improvements. In a press release today, McGinn… Read More
Map: Here’s where tech jobs are hot in the U.S. It’s always interesting to compare various tech markets, and a new interactive map created by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute and… Read More
Washington state adds jobs in July, but the unemployment rate jumps to 8.5 percent Sometimes it is a bit tough to tell what’s going on when you look at the numbers. And that appears… Read More
Amazon, Google and Facebook among the top 25 toughest places to interview We’ve heard stories about the grueling interview process at Amazon.com, spread over days and including tough questions from managers. Now,… Read More
Microsoft adds thousands of jobs in 2012, mostly overseas Microsoft’s fiscal 2012 is officially in the books, with the company reporting results yesterday for the year ended June 30.… Read More
Employment picture brightens in June as Washington state adds 10,200 jobs The dark clouds from the recession are fading into the rear view mirror in Washington state, but there’s still a… Read More
Washington’s unemployment rate rises in May, but that actually could be a good thing Washington state’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 8.3 percent in May even as more than 11,700 jobs were added, according… Read More
Study: Washington state tech jobs grow 4% since 2010 The last couple of years have been rocky ones for jobs overall, as the economy struggles to emerge from the… Read More
Seattle top in the nation for tech job growth, study finds A new analysis by Forbes ranks the Seattle region No. 1 in the country for technology job growth, crediting the region… Read More
Let the good times roll: Optimistic entrepreneurs plan to boost hiring Entrepreneurs, by their very nature, are optimists. This shouldn’t come as a big surprise. You’ve got to be a bit… Read More
Dog-friendly Amazon plans a place for pooches in new downtown Seattle campus Amazon.com has long been known as a workplace where dogs are welcome, so long as their owners abide by certain… Read More
Washington state adds 3,300 jobs, but jobless rate doesn’t move in March Washington state added 3,300 jobs in March, a modest amount which didn’t put a dent in the unemployment rate which… Read More
From software geeks to lumberjacks: The top 10 best and worst jobs in the U.S. The lumber industry and the software industry each play a critical role in the Pacific Northwest, anchored by giant corporations… Read More
Starbucks’ latest perk: A discount on Google Offers to help boost American jobs Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz may sit on Groupon’s board. But the Seattle coffee retailer appears to have developed a taste… Read More
Jobless rate dips to 8.2 percent in Washington state, the lowest level in more than 3 years Politicians have been hesitant to declare a full economic recovery, but here’s more evidence that things are turning around (at… Read More
Inside Amazon’s plans for a massive new urban campus Draft design documents filed this week with the city of Seattle provide the first public glimpse of Amazon.com’s plans for… Read More
Map: The hottest spots in the U.S. for startup tech jobs Startup companies all over the country are fighting hard to attract and retain top technology talent — a tough chore… Read More
Good news: Jobless rate falls to 8.3 percent in Washington We often feel like we’re in a bubble covering the tech industry, a sector which has shown resilience and strength… Read More
Here’s what Jay Inslee wants to do to keep the state’s tech industry humming There’s no shortage of ideas in Jay Inslee’s economic plan for Washington state. The Democratic candidate for governor released a… Read More
