How to make the most of Black Friday shopping PORTLAND, Ore. — Shopping on Black Friday can be daunting, with massive crowds, pre-dawn start times and long checkout lines. [More] Associated Press | November 25
Make everything count on your resume During my experience in working with job seekers — first in a recruiter’s office and then as a resume writer — I have screened, evaluated and revised thousands of resumes, line by line, word by word. Some of the documents that... [More] By Eve Nicholas
Herald Columnist | November 25 County wins $250,000 grant for aerospace Snohomish County has received a $250,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce for its new aerospace training center at Paine Field. The grant was announced Tuesday. The county said earlier this month that it was seeking as much as... [More] November 25
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Butterballs help line has heard it all Workers at Butterballs turkey-tips hotline are used to oddball situations: The woman who cleaned out her turkey with a scrub brush. People who thaw a turkey in the bathtub while washing their kids. [More] November 25
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Check all gift toys for hazards, group urges WASHINGTON Holiday shoppers should look out for toy hazards such as small parts, loud sounds, soft plastics and lead contamination, consumer advocates warned Tuesday. [More] Associated Press | November 25 Economic growth at 2.8% WASHINGTON The economy is growing modestly, with consumers too wary about spending to invigorate the recovery. [More] Associated Press | November 25 Build relationships with customers “The number one thing is making their dreams come true,” says Mike Wetzel, sales manager and designer at Chet's Cabinets in Marysville. Relationship-building has been key to the company's longevity and repeat business. [More] Herald Staff | November 25