Here are some responses from readers on questions they have asked at the end of an interview:"I've always liked to ask people what time benefits start. They generally have given me that info, which helps me compare against other companies...
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Resume Critiques and Finding Out What You are Good At
Would you like someone to take another look at your resume? I always like critiques. I've used the same layout and format on mine since 1995, but have added or deleted things as I've gone along. This resume has worked...
Asking Questions at The End of An Interview
One of my favorite moments to make people squirm is at the end of a mock interview where I ask people "Do you have any questions for me?" So many don't have a clue what they want to ask or...
E-Readers, Kindles and iPads as Learning Tools
I have fallen in love with my Kindle Reader for iPad. I tried it out on the iPhone, and the form factor was a bit small. But after seeing my colleague's Kindle, I knew I had to get one. However,...
Meet and Greet Robert Braathe at the Apple Store Crossgates – Wednesday May 26th
I'll be doing a Meet and Greet at the Apple Store Crossgates on Wednesday May 26th from 11-1. Stop in to say hello and find out about some of the great options on a Mac/iPhone or iPad for your business.http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122333334449410&ref=tsThe...
Reader Feedback: Sequential Tasking vs. Multitasking
The responses were pouring in this week on the topic of Sequential Tasking vs Multitasking -"I perform best at doing many things at once, while my partner is much more structured and sequential. Each way works best for us.""After reading...
What Don’t You Know about Robbie Cano?
John Sterling, Yankees announcer, often follows up a Robinson Cano home run with "Robbie Cano, Don't You Know?". Robbie has been a huge success this year, and partly because of a change in role, as well as a change in...
Dez This Make Sense?
Dez Bryant, recently drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, and the GM of the Miami Dolphins, Jeff Ireland, have been discussed all over the talk circuit the past couple days regarding appropriateness of questions during interviews. If you haven't heard, Dez...
Sequential Tasking vs. Multitasking
Various sources and my own experience tell me that doing one thing at a time can certainly create better results than multitasking. A student recently did a presentation in one of my classes demonstrating this notion as well. For years,...
Reader Comments – Recognizing Birthdays
Here are some comments from readers on ways that they recognize or are recognized on birthdays:"The head of our company sends a handwritten note to everyone on the staff. Even though are company has about 1000 employees, that gesture still...