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5 Common and Very Avoidable 'Business Casual' Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:01:46 +0000

Business casual: the dress code that makes you happy you don’t have to wear a tie or pantyhose, but otherwise confuses the khaki out of you. Whether it’s your first job, a new company, or you just aren’t sure what’s best at the office you’ve worked for years, “business casual” is a phrase that means [...]

10 Awesomely Creative Resumes

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:33:18 +0000

In today’s job market, it’s nearly impossible to land a new position, let alone an interview.Â That’s why it’s really important to make sure you stand out from other candidates right off the bat. But how the heck are you supposed to do that with no face time? Take a cue from these clever job-seekers. While [...]

Turn Your Hobby Into a Job

Kathy Landin — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:51:15 +0000

The job market is tough these days. Many people are coping with sudden layoffs, and others are struggling to find work after completing college or earning a new degree. Skilled professionals could wait months or years to find a job in the field of their expertise.

But if one of these descriptions matches you, that doesn't mean you can’t find exciting ways to earn money.

Disturbing Study Reveals Most Companies Ignore Job Applicants

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:17:38 +0000

If you think finding a job is frustrating, prepare to get even more frustrated. A new CareerBuilder survey of nearly 4,000 people found that 75% of job applicants never heard back from the employer they contacted. That astonishing high number is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how people about companies [...]

How Can You Ruin a Job Interview? Ask These Bizarre Questions

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:48:39 +0000

When you’re on a job interview, don’t sabotage your chances of getting hired by saying something stupid. That may sound obvious, but not everyone knows that. OfficeTeam recently surveyed HR managers at companies throughout the US and Canada to get their takes on some of the more outrageous questions they’ve been asked by candidates during [...]

Enter This Crazy Australian Contest To Win One of 6 Ridiculously Awesome Jobs

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:00:24 +0000

Unless your business card says “Professional Hot Fudge Sundae Tester” or “Member of LeBron Jamesâ€™ Entourage,” odds are you don’t have one of the best jobs in the world. The good people of Australia want to change that, though. The country has announced a new contest called â€œBest Jobs in the World,â€ in which six [...]

Study Reveals Commuting to Work May Take Up Way Too Much of Your Day

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:08:26 +0000

Getting a job is tough. Getting to it can be even tougher. A new report by the US Census Bureau has found that 8% of full-time employees – that’s 11 million people — endure commutes of at least 60 minutes and that 600,000 folks with full-time jobs suffer through what is termed a megacommute” that [...]

5 Dos of Dressing for a Job Interview

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:30:56 +0000

Everyone knows that scoring a job can be a difficult and tedious process. The most important part, though, is nailing the interview, and that starts with dressing your best for the job you want. Check out these interview dressing dos to help you land your dream job (or at least one that pays the bills), then put them into practice tomorrow (Wednesday, September 12) at the WNY Diversity Job Fair at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

New Research Reveals That Most Employees Want a Do-Over Career

Mike Adams — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:01:28 +0000

If while you were sitting at work a strange man walked up to you and handed you a magic wand that was said to hold magical powers that would allow you to abracadabra yourself from your current career to a new one of your choice would you do it? A recent survey conducted by Parade [...]

Expect the Unexpected — The Weirdest Job Interview Questions

Buffalo Staff — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:01:57 +0000

Preparing for a job interview is nerve-wracking enough without the unsettling sense that an interviewer might ask a question you aren’t prepared to answer. It’s those unusual, hard-to-prepare-for questions that we all dread. But if you’ve ever been caught off guard in an interview, you’re not alone. According to Lynne Sarikas, director of the MBA Career Center at [...]

What You Wear to Work Just Might Destroy Your Career

Mike Adams — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:00:52 +0000

If you just can’t seem to get ahead at work, you might want to take a look at yourself in the mirror. A new survey suggests that the way you dress at work may be distracting your employer and ruining your chances for advancement. According to a survey of more than 600 white-collar workers by [...]

WNY Diversity Job Fair – Tuesday, March 20th

Jack FM Staff — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:32:40 +0000

Tomorrow is the WNY Diversity Job Fair! Hours are 9AM-2PM at the Buffalo Convention Center on Franklin Street/Downtown. Over 50 Great Companies will be on-site looking for YOU! It’s FREE to attend and a great chance to meet face-to-face with companies that have multiple jobs!