Author: Pamela Thompson-Finn

Pamela Thompson-Finn Career Advice, interviews, job search

Top 10 important considerations for your next video interview: How to prep for that Zoom (Video) interview? There is a lot of video software out there but a lot of companies use Zoom.

Make sure you know how the tech works. Check the camara and microphone on your computer. Do a test run if you are not familiar with the tech or you are having to do it in a place that is new to you. Sometimes a headset can improve sound quality. If you do not have […]

Pamela Thompson-Finn Diversity, Employees, employers, job search

Diversity Statement

Northwest Passage Consulting stands against injustice, racism, discrimination, and violence of any kind, including those against law enforcement.  We stand against the destruction of property and violence directed at the hard-earned livelihood of others.  At Northwest Passage Consulting, we have always worked endlessly to find the best candidate for every job opportunity we address. As […]

Pamela Thompson-Finn employers, Rules, Laws and other important considerations

CCPA – It might affect you more than you might think.

CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act that went into effect in January 2020 Originally, I wasn’t paying too much attention to the CCPA. I thought, I run a professional services firm located in the Pacific Northwest not all of my business in California and I don’t really work with consumers, this doesn’t really apply to […]

Pamela Thompson-Finn employers, Rules, Laws and other important considerations, Work

Important:   New overtime rules are now in effect.

The new overtime laws go into effect now that it is 2020.   Here is the basics of the law and a link for more information. U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, or professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime […]