by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
The weather is finally turning warmer in WNY and we are settling into weather forecast routine. For those of you reading this issue of WNYJOBS, the summer means more than picnics, sun, and mowing lawn; it also means searching for new employment. The summer is...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
Some of the most dangerous words in the English language are those that represent an absolute, such as always, everybody, nobody, or never. Rarely is this actually how things are truly reflected and usually something in-between is correct. A major daily newspaper in...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
We often receive questions from local job seekers, either online or at Job Fairs or other events that WNYJOBS sponsors. Surprisingly, one of the questions we are asked the most is how someone with a criminal record can obtain the job they are seeking. If you...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
It is difficult to not get ahead of yourself during your job search. This is especially true when you are pursuing what appears to be your dream job. There are a number of reasons that a position could reach this elevated status, such as the work itself, the...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
The Hiring Manager is usually the person that an open position reports to and is ultimately responsible for the selection of an individual to fill any slots. The Hiring Manager may receive support from others during the selection process, such as a Recruiter or a...
by Joe Stein | Job Seeker Strategies
I read regularly on one of my social media feeds, someone venting because they have applied for “XXX” positions and have not had an interview or offer yet. This frustration also comes up regularly when I engage with job seekers regarding their search. For some reason,...
