Career Advice Articles

For some individuals, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to reflect on their current profession, pondering whether this is what they still would like to do, both now and in the future. This is especially the situation with those that were with a company or an...

It can be easy, sometimes, for a High School graduate to feel down as it pertains to his/her job search. All a person seems to hear about from politicians is the issue of tuition and the perceived necessity of a college education. Similarly, virtually every TV show,...

...and leave Unemployment Insurance behind. Many employers are now desperate to hire help as they try to reopen and expand. This is leading employers to offer higher pay and perks to entice workers back to the workforce. When evaluating your return to work, here are...

The topic of employee “soft skills” would seem to be one worth revisiting on a periodic basis. It is an area that many Job Seekers struggle with since it does not focus on the objective items, such as your academic degree(s) or your years of experience in a role. By...

In today’s COVID-19 world, there are a lot of reasons for all of us to be unhappy, ranging from the semi-quarantine to having to wear that face mask when you go out. Your emotions and stress level can be further increased when you also find yourself miserable at your...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues deep into 2020, the situation should cause many Job Seekers to pause and consider a new course of action.  This is primarily due to the unique nature of the current open job market, which has resulted in many job openings in some...

For many workers, the COVID-19 situation and related job layoffs have caused career self-reflection to occur. The result for some has been a decision to make a career change away from what they previously were doing for employment. I personally know a person who was a...

April 2020 I don't know how to start this month's update other than by stating that March was certainly the most trying month of my career. I have been through blizzards, hurricanes, mass flooding, mergers, company acquisitions and sales, but never anything remotely...

From the Mail (E-mail) Box…. On a rather frequent basis, a WNY Job Seeker sends a note to yours truly at the e-mail address below.  Sometimes, the e-mail is a Thank You for a tip that worked well, or an overall appreciation that we take the time each week to offer...

I know that this must sound like the silliest question…"of course you should" is probably the answer that immediately comes to your mind. Most of the time that mindset is exactly correct and you should move forward (after proper consideration). The point being that...