Avoid Interviewer Pet Peeves

Most Hiring Managers have interviewed for a number of years. Over that time, they most likely have developed the same interview “pet peeves” as many of their colleagues. This week we are going to take you inside the mind of the Hiring Manager, specifically focusing on...

What is Your Body Language Telling Others?

Have you ever thought about all the communication signals you send without verbally saying anything? It is important for the savvy Job Seeker to communicate positively during their contact with a prospective employer. This week we look at the elusive topic of Body...

Combine Process With Your Soft Skills

The Job Search process really contains both a process or procedure piece along with your soft skills. Unfortunately, for many Job Seekers, they excel at one piece of this puzzle but fail to master both ends. This is usually because one area is much more natural than...

10 Traits of the Savvy Job Seeker

Despite the improvements in the job market here in WNY, there is still the need for both strategy and skill during a person’s job search. In this column over the last 10 years, I have often referred to the term “savvy Job Seeker”, but have never formally defined the...

Resume Do’s & Do Not’s

Most aspects of a basic resume are common sense. A basic resume contains five main categories: “Header”, “Objective”, “Summary of Qualifications”, “Employment History”, and “Education”. What is contained in those five main categories will determine whether your resume...

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