I'd like to share some interviewing tips that could land you the job... BEFORE Do your homework! Research the company; their mission(s), future, past, culture, and key players. Do so by exploring the company's website, and check search engines for...
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How Do You Pronounce Braathe?
I was impressed that for one of the few times someone got my name right on the first try. I was at the concierge desk in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo, and the concierge looked at my license and...
Attending Conferences – Experience at GrowCo in Las Vegas
I'm attending a thought provoking conference for entrepreneurs in Las Vegas presented by Inc. Magazine. In just 5 hours yesterday, I met entrepreneurial leaders in HR, web design, logistics, manufacturing and more. As well, many of us took a tour...
Do You Make Punchable Faces?
I was going to post a picture of myself making some punchable faces, but decided that I want to keep my beauty intact. However, I am amazed at the number of punchable faces that I see doing presentations, sitting in...
Office Hours On The Fly – Office vs On-Ice
I tell people that sometimes I think I was kidnapped and transported back from the future because of my lack of understanding for having scheduled office hours every day of the week. I see a day in the future where...
HR in Baseball – The Third Catcher
I can tell when the baseball announcers are bored when the conversation turns to "Well, if they take out the catcher here, and the backup gets hurt, what do they do next?" Rarely, if ever, have I seen a situation...
Saratoga Springs, NY Job Fair – Wednesday April 6th from 10am-4pm
Good afternoon! For those of you in the Saratoga Springs area, The Career Building Expo is running once again. From their site: "Whether you are a job seeker or a recruiter... it may be time to shake things up a...
Schmooze and Booze – Schmoozing and Boozing to Broaden Your Network
One of the lost arts amongst many people I come across is "schmoozing and boozing". I have to admit that I too sometimes forget the value of a social function for making some quick connections without sounding sales-y or less...
“Love your family. Work superhard. Live your passion” – Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk has written two amazing books called Crush It and The Thank You Economy. I've found his writing style to be very enjoyable and his insights on passion and hardwork to be very inspiring. Check out one of his...
Committing to Sundays Off From Work
Back to work tomorrow...I haven't worked a Sunday in a very very long time...and I don't plan on it either! When I committed to not work on Sundays (and when possible, Saturdays too) a few years ago when I started...