Daughter and SIL moving to Watertown in a couple weeks….SIL has received orders to Ft Drum….daughter has been looking and applying for jobs but finds the market limited…another problem is that potential employers are not re-contacting her after her initial interview to at least let her know if she is a potential candidate or not.

Is this a common occurrence in this area?… is the job market there limited?

In their previous postings she has worked on base in areas in which she received her degree, however there are no current openings at Ft Drum.

Any help would be appreciated.

Rob

What degree does she have?

Outdoor recreation with emphasis in winter sports.

Maybe a job with the chamber of commerce.Scroll down just a bit and click on their Video Tour. https://www.watertownny.com

I’ll pass that along..thanks.

Sorry, but, If they don't contact you, you aren't a candidate.

Realize that…but proper etiquette is to at least make contact.

They contact you if you get the job. Never heard of an employer contacting you to tell you you didn't get considered.
At least that was my experience in life around WNY.
Hope she finds something soon.

Not sure how much a demand there is for this type of degree ? Beings her husband is in the military and might transfer again less likey to appeal to anyone for that type of degree as they are usually looking for a longer term hire.

Navy dependent here retired. Realized right off driving a school bus you always had a job and no child care cost. 23 years and it worked great for us and the kids. Something to think about.

In my whole life of 75 yrs,, I've only had ONE co. call and let me know I didn't get the job. I really appreciated it.

Have her contact "The Work Place" on Coffeen Street in Watertown
which is the State of New York's Local employment agency.

They will help people with local job searches.

If she is still looking in Late fall Dry Hill Ski area is always
a good bet for winter seasonal employment with all the hours
you can handle. Tim Mac Afee is the contact person & owner.

In Summer, Seasonal work with NYS Department of Parks,
Recreation, Historical Preservation. Thousand Islands Region
is available but apply early in December or January.

Contact the Keewaydin State Park regional office in Alexandria Bay.

Salmon season is starting right now down in Pulaski, NY

Try Woody's Tackle in Port Ontario/Pulaski N.Y. they are
always looking for good, dependable help, Contact Karen Ashley: owner

The local Hospital is always looking for people 24/7/365.

Contact Samaritan Medical Center: Washington Street

Good Luck.

walleyed

There are signs posted all over on parked school buses begging for bus drivers
in and around Watertown as we speak !!!

w

As long as she is not too picky unemployment in NNY is above the State average. That is telling. Also NY is NOT a business friendly state.

I appreciate all the info that was provided..I will definitely pass on the info from Walleyed…my daughter has previous work experience with MD Park Service so that is good to know about the state park in that area…their posting is a minimum of three years and they have bought a house in Watertown so she is looking long term…as far as being a bus driver, I wouldn’t wish that on any child:).

Thanks again to all…Rob

On the Watertown news just now some businesses cutting hours due to staffing shortages. But I sincerely believe a lot of these are minimum wage jobs. Good luck.