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5 Careers That Are Quickly Dying Out

Carl Pettit — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:55 +0000

Getting a solid apprenticeship or a college education is almost always a good idea for anyone traveling down the career path. The problem arises when you have to decide between several different options. While anyone with a strong skill set (blue- or white-collar) should be fairly employable, it’s just a basic fact that some vocations are more in demand these days than others. It often depends on where, and especially when, you live.

Bored At Work? Here Are Some Ways To Occupy Your Time [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:46:21 +0000

It’s Friday, and you and I both know that you don’t want to do ANYTHING today! Here are some suggestions on how to occupy your time! All images from FB-Troublemakers.com [button href="http://fb-troublemakers.com/what-happens-when-people-get-bored-at-work-9286/" title="See More Ideas Here!" align="center"] The guys I used to work with thought they would “help” me by putting EVERYTHING on my desk [...]

What Do You Do About That Awkward Hallway "Hi" To Your Co-Worker?

Brian Russel — Tue, 28 May 2013 20:07:18 +0000

The workplace is a strange place. Some people at work, you are closer to than others. You might go to lunch daily or weekly with some. Others, you might even see out of work or on the weekends. At most workplaces, people are walking around, coming in and out. There is activity. So for the [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Finally Get That Raise

Kathy Landin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:55:37 +0000

We’ve been going through a pretty rough economy these last few years, but you’ve been working hard, so why not ask for that raise? It may or may not work, but if you do decide to ask (and you should), you should be prepared to ask for it in the right way. If you’ve been pulling [...]

When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

Office Life Is Loaded With Distractions That Can Hinder Your Job Performance

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:07 +0000

There may be work needed to be done at your job, but there are plenty of other things to do, as well. A new survey of more than 3,900 workers around the country offers some insight into what we do each day on the clock. While we all have assignments and projects we need to [...]

Resume Writing Tips For the Western New York Diversity Job Fair

Heather Davis — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:00:58 +0000

The Western New York Diversity Job Fair is today! If you are looking for a job or unhappy at your current position, you owe it to yourself to check it out! The first thing you should do is take a look at your resume. A friend of mine who works with retiring military members said [...]

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

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:48:39 +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 [...]

5 Tips For Going To The Western New York Diversity Job Fair

Brian Russel — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:56:12 +0000

This Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the Western New York Diversity Job Fair. Whether you are looking for a job or are unhappy with your current job, there will be an incredible list of prospective employers at the job fair. So here are some tips for Tuesday: Be prepared - Bring the following: a pen, [...]

Check Out This Willy Wonka-esque Resume [PICTURE]

Laura Daniels — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:30:01 +0000

From the pages of “Greatest Resume Creation Ever” comes Nicholas Ryan Begley….who used a candy bar label to sell himself to the employment world. And it worked. From “Serving Size — 1 Career” to the calorie count listing his education, this guy thought of everything. It worked…first for an internship with the Orlando Magic, and [...]

What Are the Most Stressful Jobs in America?

Rob Banks — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:52:49 +0000

I'm trying to think right now of the most stressful job in America. I couldn't think of anything more stressful than being the president. Besides being criticized or praised day in and day out, what could possibly be more stressful than making decisions for an entire country?

But, that job doesn't make the list. So which ones do?

Seasonal Work Is Hard to Fill Regardless of Unemployment Rate

Mike Adams — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:13:25 +0000

There was a time when a person would do just about anything in order to make ends meet. However, even with the unemployment rate dangling somewhere around 8 percent, many companies claim that they cannot find enough help to staff their operations.

What to Do (and Not Do) For Halloween at Work

Brian Russel — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:03:14 +0000

I guess it depends on the office. Some work places go all out for Halloween, but at some you would think it’s any other day. if you are participating at work, there are some ground rules. Top 5 Dos: 1. Dress up 2. Dress up if you’re a boss. Studies show employees like when their [...]

How You Start Your Day Matters

Brian Russel — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:02:46 +0000

Does who you bump into or encounter on your way into workdetermine how your day will go? I was in the elevator on the way up to the station this morning. I held the door for a woman coming in, she said thank you. The door stayed open for some time and she made a [...]

Joy FM is Looking for Digital Interns!

Angela Stefano — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:00:31 +0000

Townsquare Media Buffalo is looking to hire digital interns to assist with the editorial operations of the company’s local websites, including the creation of local digital content.

Do You Eat Lunch at Your Desk? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:38:51 +0000

Recently, Applebee’s launched a “lunch decoy” ad campaign which encourages folks to reclaim their lunch break. So, how many people are taking their midday meal at their desk? According to a survey from LighterLife, 82 percent of office workers regularly eat computer-monitor-lit lunches. And if Applebee’s ad campaign isn’t enough to get office eaters to change their ways, [...]

Knowing Your Co-Workers' Salaries Makes You More Productive — Dollars and Sense

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:37:42 +0000

Discussing salaries is taboo in many workplaces, but maybe it shouldn’t be. New research suggests that knowing how your pay compares to your colleagues’ pay may make workers more productive. This finding, which was published in the paper “Tournaments Without Prizes: Evidence from Personnel Records,” took a look at an experiment done in a German wholesaler’s warehouse. The [...]

Would You Quit Your Job If You Won the Lottery? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:48 +0000

According to a new survey from CouponCabin.com of 2,570 adults, 50 percent play the lottery. And of that percentage, 65 percent would continue to live frugally it they happened to win big. But would a frugal life include keeping their job and continuing to draw their salary? Maybe not so much. The survey found that only 36 percent would remain at their current [...]

Stressed at Work? It's Probably Your Parents' Fault

Mike Adams — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:56:20 +0000

It might be easy to blame your boss for all the work-related stress and high anxiety coursing through your veins, but a new study suggests that you might want to start pointing the finger at your family instead.

Well, sort of. Scientists have found that genetics play a significant role in how you react to your work environment.

Sleeping In on the Weekends Could Actually Ruin Your Work Week

Mike Adams — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:56:36 +0000

For some people, the weekend is spent trying to catch up on all the sleep they deprived themselves of throughout the course of the last week. Yet, while sleeping in can be somewhat of a godsend, new research finds that it might actually make you more tired throughout the week. The reason for this? Researchers [...]