NY Career Search Examiner

Master your next interview

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:04:54 -0700

What happens when you finally get the big interview? Do you panic? Knowing the different types of interviews you might encounter will keep you better prepared to ace the interview and get the offer. Keep in mind that no matter the...

Careers 101: How to find a recruiter or headhunter in New York City.

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:22:54 -0700

Your job search strategy should always include the use of recruiters/headhuters. But how do you know how to find a good one in your industry?First, ask people that you know which recruiting firm(s) they have worked with in the past. You should ...

Careers 101: How do I contact the New York Department of Labor for unemployment claims?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:53:19 -0700

Unemployment is at an all time high and New Yorkers are feeling the crunch. If you are out of work and need to file for unemployment visit the New York State Department of Labor's website to file a claim. If you live in Manhattan y...

Careers 101: Who are the largest employers in New York?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:33:57 -0700

Searching for a job and want to know who the largest employers are in New York? Just visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Career One Stop. You can find useful information on careers, job search and information by state.

How to incorporate social media into your job search

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:51:47 -0700

You may have heard people use terms like web 2.0, tweets, blog and social networking but have no idea what they mean or how to incorporate them into your job search strategy. They are words loosely used to describe a variety of activities that integr...

Search for people not for a job!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:42:05 -0700

If you are looking for a job right now, chances are you are going to websites like Monster, CareerBuilder.com CraigsList, SimplyHired. You are looking at job description after job description and applying to as many jobs as you can find on...

Drinking at a work event, a do or a don't?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:53:15 -0700

Have you ever been to a work event where someone got smashed? Yes… smashed. The person in question takes a drunken stumble right in front of their company president or they say something extremely inappropriate like a sexual innuen...

Create a Google profile to increase your job search visibility

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:09:43 -0700

I recently did a Google search of myself and realized that I am hard to find. That can be a blessing and a curse. From a job search standpoint you should assume that every potential employer is Goggling their top candidates to find ...

Perfect your elevator pitch!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:10:29 -0700

How many times have you gone to a party and were introduced to someone new and the first thing they say to you is “Nice to meet you, what do you do?” It is always one of the first questions people ask someone they just met. It's easy and ...

Five ways for fantastic follow-up

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:57:26 -0700

Do you find yourself out at networking events and job fairs collecting your fair share of business cards and contact information? What do you do with them? Having a desk drawer full of business cards and contact information is not going to bring you ...