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Stop by the Albany Job Fair at the Albany Marriott on Wolf Road this Monday 10am-4pm
Professor Robert Braathe will be doing free resume critiques from 10-12

Professor Braathe has worked in management positions with Disney, Gap and Apple with hiring responsibility at all of those companies. He has used the same resume format since 1995 and has reviewed 1000's of resumes over the years. He is an avid LinkedIn profile user and consultant, a developer of solid resume content and influencer of positive energy in interviews.

Stop by the Saratoga Job Fair in Saratoga Springs, NY this Wednesday from 10am-4pm. Professor Robert Braathe will be doing free resume critiques from 2-4pm.

Career counseling and employment presentations will also be taking place

Employers at this fair include Curtis Lumber, Parsons, The Nurse Connection Staffing, Gideon Putnam Resort, Ellis Medicine, and more.

www.saratogajobfair.org

Tune in to a special edition of Capital District Business Profiles on Valentine's Day featuring motivational speaker and career counselor Dr. Tom Denham.

Dr. Tom has worked with colleges, students, and career professionals for many years in the Capital District and has great insights on how to make a career transition.

Have you fallen in love with your career? If you haven't, it may be time to listen to your heart and also listen in to our show 330-415 on Valentine's Day.

You may be in a situation now where you are unsure where the next step may lead, and its time to remove the fear from your life by facing it and moving on!

I volunteered my time yesterday at the Times Union Job fair from 10-1 yesterday to critique resumes of those who were seeking jobs at the fair. One of the recurring themes I saw among the resumes I reviewed was the lack of a LinkedIn profile link at the top of the page.

If you have a LinkedIn account, you should put your LinkedIn URL on your resume to use it as an enhanced version of your resume to direct employers to greater details than your resume can provide.

LinkedIn has become such a valuable resource for employers, job seekers and consultants among many others. From finding the right talent to finding the right service provider, having LinkedIn as part of your strategy as a job seeker or business person is crucial.

For those seeking to switch jobs or finding jobs, using the Skills feature on LinkedIn can enable you to stand out from others in your field of interest.

Come by the Saratoga City Center Wednesday 10/6 from 10-4 to attend a variety of free workshops, meet prospective employers, and get your resume critiqued.

I'll be at the event from 10-12 and 2-4 offering free resume critiques.

Workshop List

10:15am Your Job Search Made Easier with Social Media - Melissa Ward
11:00am Teachers-Teach! - Richard Michael Holmes
11:45am Look and Sound Different to Prospective Employers - Bruce Parsons
12:30pm Resumes, Cover Letters, Applying on-line - Susan Van Raalte
1:15pm Job Listings and Networking - Susan Van Raalte
2:00pm What am I worth? - Tiziana Rota
2:45pm Five Minutes to Find Your Vocation - Marion Altieri
3:15pm Ageism is Real But We Don't Care - Marion Altieri

In addition to my offer of free resume critiques online through September 17th (email your resume to robert@saratogacollege.com
), I will be at the following Job Fairs at the times below offering resume critiques and career advice.

Saratoga Job Fair
Saratoga City Center
Wednesday October 5th from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm

Times Union Job Fair
Albany Marriott
Monday October 10th from 2pm-5pm

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Another great service I'd like to share with you is Google Appointments. Google Appointments allows you to block out time for people to schedule time with you. You can specify the blocks of time, how long the appointments can be, and what for.

If you'd like to book an appointment with me, you can visit Robert Braathe of Braathe Enterprises Google Calendar to schedule a time to speak with me via Phone/Skype/GoToMeeting

Once you are established and well into your HR career, your next thoughts most likely center on advancement. Human Resources is continuously evolving to meet the business needs, requirements, and laws that are ever changing. If you want to move to the next level in your field, you must work hard and prove yourself. This means taking on extra projects, not being afraid to voice new ideas , becoming a Subject Matter Expert, and going back to school for additional training, certifications and/or an advanced degree.

1. Taking on more projects - When new projects arise, that usually means extra work and most people avoid more work like the plague. If you want to advance your career, you must be the person who steps up to the plate. Why? Well, for numerous reasons. When promotion time comes, you will be at the forefront of the minds of management for your willingness to roll up your sleeves and help the company in their time of need. Secondly, you are showing eagerness and a willingness to both learn and try new things and that is also a positive with management. Thirdly, with each new project that you complete, you are proving just how knowledgeable you are and how much your help can improve the HR process.

2. Voice New Ideas - Everyone has an opinion, but most are too afraid to voice them. If you have an idea or suggestion that you feel will help the HR process, then voice it. This shows initiative and drive, and it can also make a great addition to your resume if your idea succeeds.

3. Become a SME (Subject Matter Expert) - Read HR blogs, start an HR blog, answer questions on LinkedIn, build your profile on social media sites, and get recommendations on those sites. In other words, spread the word that you are an HR professional and a true subject matter expert in the field. Not only will your employers take notice, so will other in your industry and that can only help you in the future.

4. Advance your education - Many Senior level positions requires certain certifications, training, and degrees. By taking educational classes focused on HR, you stay ahead of the pack by learning of the new laws, regulations, and business process hitting your industry. Do you think you don't have time? Online education is becoming increasingly popular and is now widely accepted by big organizations. Here is one HR class being offered online that is merely 8 weeks and is centered around your schedule. You already have the education and with training classes, you also have the education, which makes you the ideal candidate for promotion.

With these four steps, you will be on your way to advancing your HR career. Have you recently moved up the ranks in HR? How did you do it?

Happy Labor Day! For those of you seeking jobs, here is a list of some upcoming job fairs in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

As a special for the week of Labor Day, if you send your resume to robertjbraathe@gmail.com between now and September 17th, I'll be happy to review it for you and give you a free 10 minute phone consultation for some suggestions prior to your career fair visit.

New York
Albany Area
Albany Career Fair
Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road
Date: October 10, 2011
10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm Closed 1-2pm

The Saratogian Job Fair
Wilton Mall
Route 50
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866
Date: Monday, September 12, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saratoga Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saratoga City Center
522 Broadway,
Saratoga Springs, New York, 12866
http://saratogajobfair.org/

Hudson Valley
Work Local First Job Fair
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel & Conference Center
Civic Center Square
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NYC

Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. Job Fair
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Avenue
Glendale, N.Y. 11385
Date: Friday, October 21, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Job Expo
Affinia Manhattan Hotel
371 Seventh Ave
New York, NY 10001
Event Time: 10AM to 2PM
Date: November 17, 2011

Diversity Job Fairs
Affinia Manhattan
371 Seventh Ave
New York, NY 10001
Event Time: 10AM to 2PM
Date: Thursday December 8th, 2011

Western NY
First Niagara Financial Group Information Session
Department of Labor
284 Main Street
Buffalo, N.Y. 14202
Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Massachusetts
Multi-Industry Job Fair
100 Trade Center, Woburn MA
Date: Wednesday, September 14th 2011
1pm - 3pm

Clipper City Job Fair
31 Green Street, Newburyport, MA
Masonic Hall
Date: Tuesday September 20th 2011
10 am - 1:00 pm

Sales & Management Career Fair
Date: September 20,2011
Time 01:00 PM
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn -Waltham
420 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451

Massachusetts Green Career Conference
Date: September 30th, 2011
Holiday Inn, Marlborough, MA
(Intersection of I-495 and Route 20)
265 Lakeside Avenue
Marlborough, 01752

Boston
Diversity Job Fair
Date: Thursday October 27, 2011
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116
10AM to 2PM

Job Fair of Boston
Doubletree Guest Suites Boston/Waltham
Date: Thursday, December 08, 2011
550 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
10:00AM-1:00PM

Connecticut
Danbury Career Fair
Date: Monday, September 12, 2011
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
21 Lake Avenue Extension
Danbury, Connecticut

Middlesex County Career Fair
Date: Friday, October, 28, 2011
10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT