We all know that money and benefits are critical core factors for employment. If we are not going to be paid or provided with benefits, then we are doing voluntary charity work and not employment. There is, however, so much more to consider when seeking a new position...
After the Offer Articles
Reneging on an Accepted Job Offer
It used to be that once a job seeker accepted an offer, it was almost guaranteed they would be starting in the position, pending a background and/or drug screen. Those times certainly have rapidly changed for employers. A recent study by the HR consultant group...
Stay Professional During the Offer Process
It may seem strange, but in my career, some of the most unprofessional behavior I have witnessed from a candidate has been at/post job offer. You would think that would be far from the case, as a job offer is usually the culmination of multiple conversations and a...
How to Make the Decision on Accepting an Offer Easier
For some people, decision-making comes natural to them. For most of us, it can be a difficult challenge. We stress over whether or not we will be making the right decision. This causes us to delay in making our decision, which only compounds our problem since the...
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Are You OK Being the Second Choice?
Of course, we all want to be the first choice of somebody, whether the situation is picking teams in athletics, or in a personal relationship (perhaps think back to the prom in your youth). The entertainment world is also full of stories about how some actor became a...
Next Steps After the Salary Offer is Too Low
Receiving a lower than expected salary offer is supposed to happen less often with the implementation of state restrictions regarding salary history. As you probably know, employers are not to ask for your salary history, but rather your expectations around...
Succeeding At a New Job!
As a savvy Job Seeker, you are currently using WNYJobs.com to land that dream job. What many Job Seekers forget is that a key is to not just obtain the position you always wanted but also to keep it, all the while being a huge success. Succeeding at a new job is a...
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...