In Thursday's post on internships, I discussed my history doing internships, and how I came up with the program running now through Braathe Enterprises. Today, I'll share with you how I found my interns for this semester.Most internships I have...
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Designing and Managing an Internship Program – Part 1
I experienced internships early on in life; while I was in college, I did three paid internships - two for Walt Disney World, and one with the Waterford Hotel Group. Each opportunity was a great learning experience; I spent time...
Book Review: How Companies Win by Kash and Calhoun
I had the pleasure of a copy of How Companies Win: Profiting from Demand-Driven Business Models No Matter What Business You're In by Rick Kash & David Calhoun.Here are some key topics I found interesting that definitely make it worth reading.-...
Dissuaded in an Interview
Q: I recently had an interview at a hotel where the manager made me feel like he was trying to dissuade me from working there. I have experience in the hospitality industry, but I didn't have experience on the hotel's...
I Don’t Like You – And Other Silly Reasons Not to Hire People
One of my favorite warnings to give people is that many times, job search and hiring are often clouded by the "I don't like you" tactic. Sometimes, people won't hire you because you don't like the same sports team, you...
Do you want to be unemployed?
The question above is one that some people may need to ask themselves. In viewing the negativity, the lack of confidence, and the lack of structure that many have in their lives, it's often not a surprise when people are...
“I’m Going To Start Networking Soon”
I was having a conversation with a recent college graduate who told me that they were "going to start networking soon." I had asked this grad why they hadn't been networking all along, and they really didn't have an answer...
Internship Opportunity – Braathe Enterprises
Internship Opportunity - Seeking two/three students in a 2 year, 4 year or masters program to work 3-5 hours per week virtually with me on research, developing my business and/or working on business planning for the newly christened DBA Braathe...
Peter Drucker on The Practice of Management
From Video Magazine Volume 6 at http://cgu.webvideovision.com – In this Drucker Insights clip we hear what prompted Peter Drucker to write his famous book “The Practice of Management,” laying the foundation for a new discipline of study. Produced by http://www.webvideovision.com From the YouTube Channel @TheDruckerSchool
New Day Resolutions vs. New Year’s Resolutions
Do you take the time at the beginning of your day to plan out your day? Better yet, do you take a few minutes at the end of the day to reflect and leave the worries of the day behind.Sometimes,...