Finding a new job can be a stressful and challenging process. It may seem like almost a miracle when there is mutual interest between a Job Seeker and a prospective employer. This can be especially true when the position and salary meet your needs. So, it does make...
Job Search Preparation Articles
Don’t Be Bothered by the Annoying Parts of a Job Search
Anyone who has conducted a job search has had to deal with some of the really annoying parts of the process. I am sure that no one is purposely trying to annoy you, but there are some activities or actions that are really like the traditional “fingernails on a...
Determining Your Compensation Worth
We all would like to make as much money as possible in the job we are working. A person is somewhat limited, however, in their current role as we are usually relegated (outside of a major promotion) to an annual merit increase. An optimal time then to maximize your...
Don’t Do It! (2024 Edition)
I have been providing job search tips on the pages of WNYJOBS.com for 25+ years. During those years, I sincerely hope that the guidance provided has assisted many of our readers in finding new positions. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of work to be done...
Focus On What You Can Control
The stress of conducting a job search can become overwhelming to someone trying to find new employment. This can especially be true if your current situation finds you in the position of being unemployed (or soon to be out of a job). The pressure of finding new...
Using AI in Your Job Search
The world and technology have surely changed in the 25+ years, that we have been sharing job search tips on these pages (and the WNYJOBS.com website). It seems like just yesterday that we were sharing tips on how to send electronic versions of your resume or using...
Go Beyond the Job Title
Probably the quickest and easiest way to review positions is to scan the Job Titles of the openings that are available. The idea being that by simply reviewing the word verbiage used by the prospective employer in the Job Title, you will have enough of an...
Using Your Transferable Skills to Transition Into Healthcare
Many people in Western New York think about a career in Healthcare, but struggle with how to get started, especially if they find themselves in the latter part of their work lives. Some may mistakenly feel that they could not possibly be a good fit for a position in...
Should You Read Those Employer Reviews
A growing trend in job search strategy is the emergence of employer reviews found on a variety of internet websites. These posted reviews are designed to provide job seekers an inside peek into how an employer is viewed on a variety of topics such as compensation,...
“Clean Up” Your Email
In your job search, it is important to “sweat the details”. Important in these details is your e-mail. While how you handle your e-mail is not likely to win you the new job, it can certainly cost you a position. For our youngest readers, e-mail may seem like “old...