For many employees in the first half of their careers, student loans represent a significant component of expenses. During this free webinar offered by My Secure Advantage, attendees will learn how to pay off their loans more quickly, or lower monthly payments to fit better within their budget. The webinar discusses repayment options for both federal and private loans by walking through a variety of real-life examples. Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9 – 10 a.m. or noon to 1 p.m. Register here. Employees who register and cannot attend, will receive a recording of the webinar, along with a copy… Read More

The Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Committee is recruiting new committee members for the 2021– 2023 term. The committee is employee-based and serves in an advisory capacity to the County Executive; developing and reviewing strategies, systems, policies and guidelines to implement and enhance executive branch EEO/AA plans. The committee is actively recruiting representatives recruiting representatives from the following departments for the 2021 – 2023 term: Department of Assessments (DA) Department of Executive Services (DES) Department of Local Services (DLS) King County Information and Technology (KCIT) Metro Transit Department (MTD) The application period closes September… Read More

King County Career Support Services staff will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. This training will include:  How to prepare for a virtual job interview  The interview structure and types of questions you will be asked  The STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses  General tips and strategies  The workshop will be held via Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Register here.   Additional courses are available on the Career Support Services training page. For questions or more… Read More

King County Career Support Services staff will provide you with strategies and tips on making your application materials stand out. This training will include:  Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective  Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications  How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position  Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments  This workshop will be held via Zoom Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 1-3 p.m. Register here.  Additional courses are available… Read More

Crossposted from DES Express  When the plumbing backed up recently at the Jefferson Day Center on Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street, initial estimates said it might take two weeks to fix, requiring digging up a busy downtown street. That also would mean a full closure for the center, which offers a safe place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for adults experiencing homelessness. The staff offers a cup of coffee, snacks, showers, laundry, on-site case management, and connections to housing and employment services in addition to shelter upstairs.  Read more. 

If you want to take advantage of the warmer weather and sunshine, there’s only one month until we reach fall, so maybe it’s time to take a vacation if you can. While an overseas vacation or trip to a favorite destination might be on hold now during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that a vacation from work allows the body and mind to rest. It allows us to pursue other activities and think about things unrelated to our jobs and careers. We can focus on our family, share laughter with… Read More