Q: How much does it cost to use the New York State Job Bank?
A: There is no charge to employers to list their job vacancies or search the resume file for potential candidates. The services provided by State Employment Service programs are funded by Unemployment Insurance taxes paid by employers.
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Q: Why do I have to register?
A: Registration is necessary to ensure data integrity. Service is limited to U.S. employers, employment agencies, or other organizations that have job openings and do not charge a fee to job seekers.
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Q: If I register with the New York State Job Bank, will job seekers see this registration and contact me directly for employment?
A: No. The names of employers who register with the New York State Job Bank are confidential and are not available to job seekers, or other employers. When you create a Job Order, you decide how the job seeker will contact you.
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Q: Once I'm registered, why doesn't the company name appear on the URL list?
A: Registering provides an employer with the ability to enter jobs and search the resume file. If you have a WWW site with full job information, you must send a separate request to be added to the URL list. This ensures that the New York State Job Bank only points to web sites with job information.
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Q: I want separate usernames/passwords for each individual in the company who will be using the New York State Job Bank. Can I do this?
A: Yes. However, each individual will have to register with a unique username and passwork, which is how usage activity is measured. This means that if multiple staff at your company use the New York State Job Bank, it will take more work to get an accurate account of your overall activity.
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Q: When I enter a Job Order, why doesn't it appear immediately?
A: Before an order becomes part of the database, staff review it to ensure that the listing meets our requirements and that the information is consistent. Every effort is made to complete the review within one day.
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Q: What recruiting services are available through the New York State Department of Labor's Division of Employment Services (DoES)?
A: The New York State Department of Labor offers employers exposure to the widest possible selection of qualified job seekers. Employer job openings for all levels of employees (from laborers to executives) are electronically listed and immediately linked to NYSDOL offices within New York State, as well as to our partner agencies and libraries. Our computerized matching system ensures that the applicants provided will meet the unique skills required for your position. Exceptionally hard-to-fill jobs are also linked to State Labor Department offices across the country.
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Q: I'm relocating my business to your area. What do you think would be a competitive wage for the jobs I have available?
A: Utilizing our knowledge of the labor market conditions in every area of New York State, Employment Services Office staff can provide you with the "going rate" for wages in your industry for your particular geographic area. We also offer prevailing wage information on our web site. Click here for more information on wages.
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Q: What hiring incentive programs are available to employers?
A: Wage tax credits are available to employers for hiring targeted employees under Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Empire Zones (EZ), Welfare-to-Work Tax Credit (W2W), and Workers with Disabilities Employment (WETC) tax credit. For more information on tax incentives for hiring targeted populations, call 1-800-HIRE-992 (447-3992).
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Q: Is there a web site that can help high-tech employers find qualified workers?
A: Hightechny.com is part of an interagency effort between the New York State Department of Labor and Empire State Development. This web site is designed to assist, attract and retain thousands of college students and other job seekers looking for high-tech jobs in New York State.
Employers with job opportunities in New York can post them in this database by opening a free account directly from the web site.
Hightechny.com strengthens New York's commitment to the high-tech industry by helping technology-based firms find the talented people needed to remain competititve in today's economy.
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Q: How do I list a job opening with the NYS Department of Labor?
A: Listing with the New York State Job Bank will list your opening with the New York State Department of Labor, as well. Go on-line at: http://www.americasjobexchange.com/ny and follow the instructions to register.
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Q: My jobs require specific skills. How can I hire welfare recipients with the necessary skills?
A: Our Division of Employment Services staff can identify the skills needed for your jobs and, working with local training providers, tailor a training program to meet your needs. Our hot-line number, 1-800-HIRE-992 can connect you to local staff who will assist you with employer-specific training. Go to www.workforcenewyork.com for more information about these programs.
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