If you have been a reader of this column for awhile, you’ve probably concluded (a long time ago) that I am not much of an advocate of a “cookie cutter” or “one size fits all” approach to your job search. I believe that a customized approach (both in how you market...
A difficult but critical aspect of most job searches is the implementation of effective networking. Networking can assist your search in many ways, from giving you inside information on job listings (sometimes even before they hit a service like www.wnyjobs.com!),...
One of the more puzzling aspects of the job labor market is the declining overall confidence of candidates. For example, a recent study named the LinkedIn Workforce Confidence Survey seems to indicate that candidate confidence is currently at a real low. According to...
It is now time for our annual “Don’t Do It” list. This is where I list the most common (or unusual) complaints that I have gathered from Recruiters or Hiring Managers since the previous year’s version. This is all real-life feedback that I have heard, so I would hope...
Conducting a job search can be a lot of work and it is very tempting to settle for something that is designed to make things easier on you. This is exactly how the big national job search websites market themselves to the job seeker. Unfortunately, when it comes to...
Job Seekers have a lot on their minds during their search. While many continue to work a job, they have to review job postings, reply, and then go through the interview process hoping for an offer to consider. It used to be that you did not have to worry about whether...
One of the most nerve-wreaking tasks that anyone can go through is a job search. Being placed in a position where you have to speak about yourself for a length of time along with being evaluated on what you say, is enough to make anyone’s palms sweat. Imagine how much...
The recent and ongoing “downsizing/rightsizing” of the federal government has created an influx of public workers entering the private workforce. For many, this is perhaps the first time in many years that they have done a traditional job search. There are even some...
It seems like a pretty obvious concept, the idea that you should really try to show a prospective employer that you want the job. For some reason, however, many Job Seekers fail in what seems like a simple task due to their actual actions, or (in some cases) what they...
It is hard to believe another year has passed and, if you are in the job search mode, the time is right to review your methods and strategy. The beginning of a new year is usually a good time for job searching, as companies often start in January with new budgets. Any...
