Career Advice Articles

For many people working as an individual contributor, going into a management position is the ultimate career goal. It can be seen as a natural progression to become a leader in the organization. This is especially true if you are very good at your current position....

There are so many things to consider when a person is thinking of changing jobs. Things like the new role, what will their manager be like, and the compensation & benefits. In all these situations, you want to have at least an equal (but preferably better)...

For some of you, the header to this week’s advice may seem almost sacrilegious…why would someone turn down a promotion? There are many reasons, however, that we will explain below where accepting a promotion may not be your best next career move. This is especially...

For most organizations, one of the largest sources of expense is related to labor costs. Companies are constantly trying to figure out how to get more productivity from fewer labor resources. A relatively new phenomenon is the concept of the “dry” promotion. This type...

With the winters we have here in Western New York, we are all familiar with having “cold feet”. The subject of today’s Job Search Tips, however, is not that physical malady we feel after walking in the snow. We will instead focus on the “cold feet” being when a person...

It wasn’t that long ago that a worker generally stayed with one company their entire lifetime. Their career progression generally consisted of patiently waiting for senior leadership to identify them for an internal promotion. Today’s world has changed, and a savvy...

You may have seen the advertisements in WNYJOBS.com for Home Healthcare professionals and wondered if this career is right for you. Whether you are currently in the healthcare field or someone who is thinking about joining, it takes a special person to do this type of...

If you are like most, you probably find it uncomfortable talking about yourself and any achievements that have occurred. The reality is that a very important career skill that a person can have is the ability to self-promote themselves while not appearing to brag....

Over the years in this column we have reviewed many professional-level positions and the job search techniques needed to land those jobs. One of the areas not discussed as often are the Skilled Trades. These positions require unique skills and are considered among the...

There are many positions that can be filed under the umbrella of the skilled trades. Among the positions are those in automotive, manufacturing (ex. a machinist), HVAC, building trades, and welding. These types of positions can also be referred to as “blue collar”,...