Job Seeker Strategies Articles

There is no question that how a Job Seeker approaches a search has changed significantly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. What individuals did or focused on just a year ago, prior to the pandemic, may not be nearly as effective or relevant during these difficult...

For many, in today’s fast-paced world, having to fill out a job application is one of the most tedious exercises that a person can be required to complete. Job Seekers have been conditioned into thinking that quantity is the key, such as the more positions you apply...

Whatever you want to call it…whether “minding manners”, showing “common courtesy”, or “doing unto others as you would have them do unto you”, the idea of behaving in a professional way is important while looking for or departing a position. Not only is it the right...

We are now officially in the 2020 holiday season and it will most likely be like none that we have ever had before. Much to the chagrin of Job Seekers, the holiday season usually results in the slowing down of positions being filled. The primary reason for the brakes...

This COVID-19 pandemic has created a stressful situation and hardship for many individuals, especially when it comes to employment. There has been some good news recently on the unemployment front, in terms of an economic recovery of the last three months. An area,...

Veterans have always faced some obstacles when job searching, particularly when first re-entering civilian life. I tend to take the optimistic outlook in this situation. While there are some definite challenges facing veterans in the labor market, there are also many...

You would think that every job opening would be easily accessible for all Job Seekers. This is especially true with the ability of technology to connect you with information to such a greater degree than past generations. You can easily get a false sense that you have...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenging situation for those over 50 who find themselves in the labor market attempting to be hired for a position. With so many candidates vying for open positions, it is as important as ever, for those over 50, to run a savvy...

If you are like many in the United States, you have had your employment negatively impacted by this pandemic. It is difficult at any time to lose your job, but during an unprecedent situation like we faced this year, has made it especially challenging. The Federal...

We are now into several weeks of our New York State shut down (except for our much-appreciated essential workers - a huge Thank You to all of them!) due to COVID-19. We are, however, facing a very interesting situation regarding job openings. While some industries...