Gugny Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Keep in mind that she can work with more than just 1 head-hunter. If she's serious about looking for something else, even if it's just to see what's out there, she should contact as many as she can find. I'd also recommend these guys: http://www.systemspersonnel.com/ I worked with them when I was just starting out way back in the day, and they're a great company. Based out of West Seneca so they probably have leads on the southtowns too. - Dr. Dareustein, CEO, Systems Personnel Fixed. Edited June 2, 2015 by Gugny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Fixed. Ha! Not sure who is CEO over there but I'd happily take their money. I'll also add SelectOne to the list: http://www.selectonellc.com/ I've worked with a couple of recruiters there and could put her in touch if she wants. I'm (desperately) looking to hire at least one, possibly two, Techs myself. Along with 6 more outbound sales reps. We're based out of Amherst, great company, all I'll say for now. If anyone is interested PM me and lets exchange details. I've been working with all of the staffing agencies mentioned, but it's tough finding good candidates. To that end, when I moved back to Buffalo last year and started my real estate venture, it was also a struggle to put together a crew of construction/carpenters/etc. Everyone already had jobs and were too busy. Between both companies Im managing in two very different industries, and the lack of available candidates, I dont ever want to hear anyone say there are no jobs in Buffalo! From what I've seen personally, and talking with executives from other companies, the huge shortage of (qualified) workers is the bigger problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Any UP DATE?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Update- She was contacted by a few headhunters. They are kicking things back and forth. We'll see how it progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Ha! Not sure who is CEO over there but I'd happily take their money. I'll also add SelectOne to the list: http://www.selectonellc.com/ I've worked with a couple of recruiters there and could put her in touch if she wants. I'm (desperately) looking to hire at least one, possibly two, Techs myself. Along with 6 more outbound sales reps. We're based out of Amherst, great company, all I'll say for now. If anyone is interested PM me and lets exchange details. I've been working with all of the staffing agencies mentioned, but it's tough finding good candidates. To that end, when I moved back to Buffalo last year and started my real estate venture, it was also a struggle to put together a crew of construction/carpenters/etc. Everyone already had jobs and were too busy. Between both companies Im managing in two very different industries, and the lack of available candidates, I dont ever want to hear anyone say there are no jobs in Buffalo! From what I've seen personally, and talking with executives from other companies, the huge shortage of (qualified) workers is the bigger problem. This. At HSBC and M&T both, it's a struggle to find entry/mid-level IT professionals. Even when workng with local colleges to recruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This. At HSBC and M&T both, it's a struggle to find entry/mid-level IT professionals. Even when workng with local colleges to recruit. For sure. And its not like we're paying peanuts. $40k-55k for entry level (with a lot of opportunity to grow) is pretty good living in the Buffalo area. I just got back from a partner conference in Phoenix, and the company I was meeting with out there averages 2000 applications to every job they post, get highly qualified people, and arent even paying what we are. The jobs are here in WNY, but the people arent. I'm thinking of starting my own marketing campaign in California, "Move to WNY! All the taxes you're used to, but with jobs, affordable housing, and drinking water to go with them!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 For sure. And its not like we're paying peanuts. $40k-55k for entry level (with a lot of opportunity to grow) is pretty good living in the Buffalo area. I just got back from a partner conference in Phoenix, and the company I was meeting with out there averages 2000 applications to every job they post, get highly qualified people, and arent even paying what we are. The jobs are here in WNY, but the people arent. I'm thinking of starting my own marketing campaign in California, "Move to WNY! All the taxes you're used to, but with jobs, affordable housing, and drinking water to go with them!" It snows in WNY and the girls are ugly over there. Sorry. Id rather be dying of thirst in a 99 story apartment building full of rats. That really is better than WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 It snows in WNY and the girls are ugly over there. Sorry. Id rather be dying of thirst in a 99 story apartment building full of rats. That really is better than WNY. Thanks, Willis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 These announcements are all from the past 48 hours... Danforth will build a 50,000-square-foot operations hub across the street from SolarCity, and add 50 jobs: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2015/06/09/danforth-to-buy-26-acre-south-park-avenue-site-for.html HSBC cutting jobs worldwide and moving them back to Buffalo: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2015/06/09/amid-massive-job-cuts-hsbc-may-grow-in-buffalo.html M&T bringing 100 new tech jobs to downtown Buffalo: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2015/06/09/m-t-plans-to-add-100-new-tech-jobs-in-downtown.html Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus: 20,000 jobs by 2020: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2015/06/buffalo-niagara-medical-campus-20-000-jobs-by-2020.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnysteel Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 been following this for a while. i'm a hiring manager looking for a Cisco VoIP engineer. located in buffalo. not sure if that's her specialty, but if it is (or anyone else), hit me up. been looking for months with no luck. i am pretty specific in terms of what i'm looking for. but salary is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 been following this for a while. i'm a hiring manager looking for a Cisco VoIP engineer. located in buffalo. not sure if that's her specialty, but if it is (or anyone else), hit me up. been looking for months with no luck. i am pretty specific in terms of what i'm looking for. but salary is good. I already called dibs on any VoIP engineers around here. Get in line, bucko! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) These announcements are all from the past 48 hours... Danforth will build a 50,000-square-foot operations hub across the street from SolarCity, and add 50 jobs: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2015/06/09/danforth-to-buy-26-acre-south-park-avenue-site-for.html HSBC cutting jobs worldwide and moving them back to Buffalo: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2015/06/09/amid-massive-job-cuts-hsbc-may-grow-in-buffalo.html M&T bringing 100 new tech jobs to downtown Buffalo: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2015/06/09/m-t-plans-to-add-100-new-tech-jobs-in-downtown.html Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus: 20,000 jobs by 2020: http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/morning_roundup/2015/06/buffalo-niagara-medical-campus-20-000-jobs-by-2020.html Article about why Solar City is building in Buffalo: $1,000,000,000 in government subsidies and no property taxes! http://www.timesunion.com/business/fool/article/Does-Elon-Musk-s-SolarCity-Need-Uncle-Sam-to-6325584.php Why can't I get kickbacks like that? Edited June 13, 2015 by \GoBillsInDallas/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 You have to know who's palm to grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Article about why Solar City is building in Buffalo: $1,000,000,000 in government subsidies and no property taxes! http://www.timesunion.com/business/fool/article/Does-Elon-Musk-s-SolarCity-Need-Uncle-Sam-to-6325584.php Why can't I get kickbacks like that? Of course. It's why most big companies choose to locate where ever they do. "The state of New York is literally building a $750 manufacturing plant for SolarCity, and charging $1 annually in rent" This was the lesson learned from Bethlehem steel, and from other large companies closing major factories. The city of Seattle has recently done something similar. The local government owns the property, factory, and all of the equipment. If SolarCity (or Bethlehem Steel) shuts down, they simply find other people that want to use it and keep the jobs in the area. No more abandoned buildings and thousands out of work overnight. I've already talked to a few people who work at the SolarCity plant in California and they are planning on transferring to Buffalo when the new factory opens. How about that?!? People moving TO Buffalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Any Good paying jobs besides IT that is the ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Any Good paying jobs besides IT that is the ? Yep. Marketing and Advertising is on the rise. Bank (First Niagara and HSBC) jobs are always around. Plenty of trade-type work to go around, as every carpenter/plumber/laborer I know is booked pretty solid. What industry are you looking in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 To be young again. Engineering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 UPDATE!!!!! She got hired in direct result of a poster (who may want to be anonymous) on TBD. Nice bump in pay that will make her life much easier. We may never win a Super Bowl, but all of you on here are the Super Heavyweight Champions of a fan community. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Bills!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 UPDATE!!!!! She got hired in direct result of a poster (who may want to be anonymous) on TBD. Nice bump in pay that will make her life much easier. We may never win a Super Bowl, but all of you on here are the Super Heavyweight Champions of a fan community. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Bills!!!! Congrats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) UPDATE!!!!! She got hired in direct result of a poster (who may want to be anonymous) on TBD. Nice bump in pay that will make her life much easier. We may never win a Super Bowl, but all of you on here are the Super Heavyweight Champions of a fan community. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Bills!!!! Congrats. Without naming names, how did the TBD poster influence her getting the job? Edited August 24, 2015 by Gugny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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