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...

Evaluating An Offer Letter

For many job seekers the conclusion of a strenuous recruitment process is the receipt of an Offer Letter. All the oral communication back and forth both in interviewing and negotiating is summarized in a final written document. Offer Letters are most common a Human...

Counter Offer Guidance

I recently had a person come to me in a dilemma seeking some career advice.They had just been formally recognized for their work on a project and wanted to parlay that into some additional dollars and a better opportunity. Complicating matters was an external offer...

Declining a Job Offer

Do You Need to Decline a Job Offer? One of the most exciting times for a job seeker is the extension of a job offer by a prospective employer.Receiving this offer is the culmination of the hard work that is needed to find new employment. An offer is usually extended...

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