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Networking 2.0: Online Strategies for Job Seekers
Are you ready to take your networking game to the next level? Traditional networking events and in-person connections are great, but today’s digital age also offers online opportunities that can boost your efforts. All you need is the right strategy, and this is just the post to help you nail online networking and enhance your […]
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Why You Should Consider Working for a Startup
If you’re currently in search of your dream job in Buffalo, you might be torn between focusing your search on established corporations or betting on yourself and working for a startup in Buffalo. There are advantages and disadvantages for both paths and ultimately, you need to make a decision based on what resonates most with […]
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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
Job hunting can be a daunting task, especially when you’re up against stiff competition. If you want to land the job of your dreams, you’ve got to stand out. Here are some tips to help you differentiate yourself from other candidates and land your dream job: 1. Tear up your resume: We made it easier […]
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Landing the Job of Your Dreams: Level Up Your Networking
Master the art of networking with these tips. Attend events, connect with alumni, leverage social media, volunteer, and follow up to build a strong professional network. Learn more on our blog.
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Landing the Job of Your Dreams: How AI Tools Can Boost Your Job Search
Let’s face it. The job market can be tough, and sometimes you need help finding the job of your dreams. You’re reading this on Forge Buffalo, so it’s safe to assume you know where to find the latest openings at the fastest-growing companies. We’re guessing you probably need some help landing the proverbial plane. Artificial […]
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The Benefits of Working for a Startup in Buffalo
Looking for a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunities for growth? Joining a startup in Buffalo might be just what you need! Buffalo’s startup scene is on the rise, and its ecosystem fosters an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages innovation and is overflowing with opportunities for candidates to find the job of their dreams. Here are […]
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How to nail your next interview
Preparing for a job interview? Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but the more prepared you are, the more comfortable you will feel. And if you’re more comfortable, you’re more likely to nail the interview and get a job offer. As your go-to source for landing the job of your dreams, we want to share some of […]
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Growth Toolkit
Growth Toolkit: How Buffalo-based founders can use Start-Up NY to grow their business
Long Story Short: To make a convoluted story short, our hypothetical employee would get to put an extra $6,330 in their pocket. The Buffalo region has spent the past decade building an environment that supports startup founders as they seek to grow and thrive. One of the important tools in that effort has been Start-Up […]
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Tear up your resume!
Forge Buffalo, your go-to for connecting with the hottest jobs at the fastest-growing companies in the 716, is making it easier for you to find the job of your dreams. How easy? We’re talking about tearing up your resume easy. Getting alerts when a company you’re interested in posts a job, so you can be […]
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The Drop: 12.15.22
Click here to scroll the latest Drop of life-changing opportunities at the fastest-growing companies in the 716!
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The Drop: 12.8.22
Click here to scroll the latest Drop of life-changing opportunities at the fastest-growing companies in the 716!
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The Drop: 11.24.22
Click here to scroll the latest Drop of life-changing opportunities at the fastest-growing companies in the 716!
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The Drop: 11.17.22
Click here to scroll the latest Drop of life-changing opportunities at the fastest-growing companies in the 716!
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UB Student Soft Skills Workshop
Are you a UB Student looking to hone your soft skills, master your elevator pitch and network with other students and professionals? Join us in room 222 at the UB Student Union at 5 pm on November 8th! Register today.
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Seeking Motivation?
by Mariana Silva
5 ways to increase workplace motivation at a startup Long Story Short: It can be very difficult to keep employees motivated, engaged, and inspired, especially in a startup environment, where traditional solutions aren’t always realistic. Acknowledging and identifying motivation problems in your team will help you find better and faster solutions. Giving and taking constructive […]
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The Value of Internships: How they benefit candidates & companies
by Mariana Silva
Long Story Short Internships present a win-win situation for both the intern AND the company they work for. For Interns: internships offer exposure in their industry, a taste of the professional environment, gain experience, help build a resume, and offer invaluable networking opportunities. For Employers: offering internships is a great way to find upcoming talent […]
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10 Interview Questions Sales Candidates Should Ask
When you’re trying to make a sale, the questions you ask can help you uncover buyer needs and desires, connect with them, and demonstrate your expertise. And when you’re interviewing for a sales role the questions you ask can help you uncover the company’s needs and desires, connect with them, and demonstrate your expertise (see […]
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My internship in four words
“Yeah, I’ll do it.” If you asked the people I worked with at Forge Buffalo and 43North, they’d probably tell you it was my catchphrase. Yes, they’ve heard it that many times. My catchphrase made my life and internship a lot of fun and interesting. My name is Honoré Clark, and this is my experience as […]
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Meetup With Squire’s Kevin Cheney
Forge Buffalo’s Meetup is all about sharing stories from fast-growing companies in the 716 and the people that make them. In this episode, the head of all things Forge Buffalo, Christian Gaddis, links up with the manager of Squire’s onboarding team, Kevin Cheney. Kevin shares how joining an early-stage company allowed him to punch above […]
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Forge Buffalo’s January Startup Roundup
Check out the fresh opportunities on Forge Buffalo and some key information about the companies where you can forge your path!
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Want a New Job in 2022? Start Doing This Right Now
So, you’ve done some soul searching and decided 2022 is the right time to find the startup job of your dreams. Here's what you can do right now!
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Meet the Team: Chad Witherell
Meet Chad Witherell - Forge Buffalo's Talent Advisor. Chad is all about helping candidates link up with Buffalo’s hottest startups.
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Forge Buffalo’s November Startup Roundup
Check out the fresh opportunities on Forge Buffalo and some key information about the companies where you can forge your path!
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Equity vs. Annual Salary: Which Should You Choose?
Taking equity as compensation has its risks, but it could also lead to big rewards. Here’s what you should know.
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Forge Buffalo October Startup Roundup
Check out the newest positions and companies on the Forge Buffalo job board in this October Startup Roundup!
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Recapping: Talking Tech Talent & Startups Event
Long Story Short: Buffalo’s thriving tech and startup ecosystem keeps getting bigger and better. Our Forge Buffalo team hosted a panel discussion at Aleron’s corporate headquarters with a group of executives from some of Western New York’s hottest startups. John Kowalski of ACV Auctions, Stephanie Ubaldini of Jerry, and Nick Kosinski of Odoo shared some […]
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What to Ask: 10 Can’t-Miss Interview Questions
Long Story Short: A wise person once said that asking questions is one of the 8 Steps to Crushing Your Next Job Interview. For job seekers, asking insightful questions can further highlight your interest in the role and curiosity to learn more about the opportunity. It can also help you discover interesting nuggets about […]
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Forge Buffalo September Startup Roundup
Long Story Short: Buffalo’s startup and tech community is buzzing with growth and activity. Company growth means an increased need for talent and greater opportunities for job seekers. These high-growth companies offer a wide range of career options from sales executives to marketing professionals to office admins and more! If you’re ready for these companies […]
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Building Brand Awareness
Long Story Short: Name recognition can be a major speed bump on the road to success for many startups and emerging businesses. A lack of brand awareness makes it harder to attract candidates, customers, and investors. Building a social media presence, publishing a blog, and participating in community events are just a few ways companies […]
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What They Said vs. What You Should Know
We're here to help you forge your path by telling you the truth about startups and what you should know.
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Forge Buffalo August Startup Roundup
Long Story Short: Buffalo’s startup and tech community is buzzing with growth and activity. Company growth means an increased need for talent and greater opportunities for job seekers. These high-growth companies offer a wide range of career options from sales executives to marketing professionals to office admins and more! If you’re ready for these companies […]
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What Makes Working at a Startup Special?
What makes working at a startup special? Our team is here to tell you why working for an emerging company is worth your while.
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How to Master Your Elevator Pitch
With the number of networking events continually increasing, having and executing a successful elevator pitch can be the key to standing out for many job seekers and founders. Follow our tips to construct a compelling elevator pitch that enhances awareness for you and your organization, builds your brand and positions you to land the startup job of your dreams!
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Western New York Trailblazers: Cody Semrau
Cody Semrau, the founder of the online therapy platform created exclusively for college students, BetterMynd, is looking to make it as easy as possible for students to get the help they need.
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Why Buffalo?
Good things are happening in Buffalo—and more are on the way. Looking for more reasons to love the 7-1-6? Our acrostic poem will give you some top reasons why you should explore living in Buffalo.
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Why Now Is The Best Time to Switch to a Startup Job
Startup opportunities are knocking! If you're thinking about changing jobs in the coming months, here are some reasons why now is the right time to switch to a startup job.
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8 Steps to Crushing Your Next Job Interview
Interviewing for a new job can be stressful, unsettling and downright scary. Preparation is the key to success. Tom Hausler, a seasoned recruitment pro at Viaduct, has built a list of do’s and don’ts to help crush your next job interview. Research the company You’ve secured an interview at a new company. Congrats! But don’t […]
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Western New York Trailblazers: Marie Rachelle
Western New York is full of innovators, blazing new trails as they work to build a better Buffalo. In collaboration with our partners at 43North, Be In Buffalo, TechBuffalo, and Aleron, we’re celebrating a select group of these Western New York Trailblazers. In this edition, we connected with Marie Rachelle, the founder and owner of Convergence Coworking, to learn […]
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The Catch Up: Talking Women in Tech with TechBuffalo
The benefits of diversity are far from a secret. Diverse companies perform better, hire better talent and are better at engaging with and retaining employees. We’re not just making this up; it’s science. When companies stop focusing on one section of society, they create better and safer products that take everyone into consideration. Yet, somehow […]
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Effective Leadership in a Remote Workplace
Are you craving some quality in-office interaction? Do you find yourself itching for a sense of workplace normalcy? Is your mind desperate for a return to the way things used to be? Unfortunately, it may be several more months before these dreams turn into reality—and we all need to properly prepare ourselves for the uncertain […]
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Western New York Trailblazer: John Gavigan, Endeavor
Western New York is full of innovators, blazing new trails as they work to build a better Buffalo. In collaboration with our partners at 43North, Aleron, Be In Buffalo and TechBuffalo, Forge Buffalo is celebrating a select group of these Western New York Trailblazers. John Gavigan is the Managing Director at Endeavor, a mission-driven, global organization leading the high-impact entrepreneurship […]
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WHY and HOW: Building a Startup Ecosystem in Buffalo
The following blog was shared with Forge Buffalo by Rick Gardner, the Director of Startup Ventures at the University at Buffalo. A partner of Buffalo’s startup community, the Business and Entrepreneur Partnerships (BEP) at the University at Buffalo builds bridges between academia and industry, helps commercialize new technology, and provides students with experiential learning and […]
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Western New York Trailblazer: John Lockwood, Strayos
Western New York is full of innovators, blazing new trails as they work to build a better Buffalo. In collaboration with our partners at 43North, Aleron, Be In Buffalo and TechBuffalo, Forge Buffalo is celebrating a select group of these Western New York Trailblazers. John Lockwood is a Full Stack Developer at 43North portfolio company Strayos, a 3D visual intelligence […]
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Will 2021 be the year of the startup?
Yes! Don’t believe me? GM was founded in 1908 on the heels of the 1907 financial crisis. Burger King started slinging beef patties amid the post-Korean War recession. William Hewlett and David Packard formed the genesis of Hewlett-Packard during a recession in the late 1930s. The Great Recession, which lasted from 2007 to 2009, saw […]
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Western New York Trailblazer: Graham Vosburg, Kickfurther
Western New York is full of innovative people, blazing new trails as they work to build a better Buffalo. Forge Buffalo is teaming up with our friends at 43North, Aleron, Be In Buffalo and TechBuffalo to create a blog series celebrating a select group of Western New York Trailblazers. Graham Vosburg is the Director of Digital Marketing at 43North […]
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The Importance of Startup Equity
For entrepreneurs, making difficult decisions is almost second nature. From figuring out how to raise precious capital to cutting ties with bad employees or poor clients, preserving the security and longevity of their emerging companies is top-of-mind. Yet arguably the most important challenge that startup founders must overcome involves employee compensation and equity distribution. In […]
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Celebrate the business builders among us at Buffalo Startup Week
Some things are worth the wait. Buffalo Startup Week was proving itself to be a roaring (but educational) party this past November when the first huge storm hit our region. But the final two days of the event were delayed, not canceled, and now the (highly informative) party is back on. Powered by BootSector, the […]
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FI & TT Ice Skating Ice Breakers
Thanks for joining us at the Ice at Canalside to kick off the Future Innovators & Tech Trailblazers program! We’re excited to connect you with employees and managers for several local businesses and to help you network and start building relationships. We’ve even created some questions you can ask to get the conversation started! Job-specific […]
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