Job Search Preparation Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

For so many of us, fear is preventing the implementation of some type of change in our lives. There is probably nothing that scares us more than the unknown. Most humans like stability and stress over the change that could be brought into their life. This is...

For most job seekers, attending a job fair is definitely still a viable option to consider. This is especially true if you are seeking an entry to mid-level position, or in an industry such as retail, health care, sales, and customer service. For an employer, a career...