There is a coffee shop I refuse to go to when there is a certain employee working because I am tired of the poor service and attitude that he gives off. I'm not sure if he is a manager or...
Other Thoughts on “Attendance in the Classroom and the Workplace”
This summer, I wrote a column on attendance in the classroom and the workplace. Upon doing further research, I discovered that this topic is covered extensively in a variety of mediums. The Georgia Department of Techial and Adult Education...
Gaps in Employment on a Resume and Complimentary Resume Critique Offer
This past Tuesday's Saratoga Job Fair was a great success; several companies met new and potential employees and over 100 people visited the resume critiquing/career advice booths.One of the points I drove home to many who have been out of...
Career and Job Workshop Topics – Tomorrow, October 5th in Saratoga Springs
A final reminder for those of you looking to better your employment prospects or future; tomorrow (Tuesday October 5th), is Saratoga's Job Fair, from 10am-4pm at the Saratoga City Center. I will be there from 10am-1pm doing resume critiquing and...
Professional Email Addresses and Content on Resumes
A guest speaker on Thursday reiterated one of my biggest beefs with people and their resumes - the chuckles that occur when an HR person sees a resume with someone having an email that sounds like they work for a...
Ease of Applying to Jobs
LinkedIn's job service allows an easier way for potential employees to apply for jobs more efficiently. One of the problems I hear from a lot of potential employees is how difficult it is to navigate company websites and especially the...
From The Archives: Job Fairs
Last year, I wrote several columns on Job Fairs and how to make them successful. In anticipation of next Tuesday's job fair in Saratoga Springs, here are some things to keep in mind around job fairs. After reading this, check...
More on the Saratoga Job Fair – Tuesday October 5th in Saratoga Springs, NY
Come to the Saratoga Job Fair Tuesday October 5th in Saratoga Springs, where you can meet me from 10 to 1 and get a resume critique from me or one of my colleagues in the human resources and management field.A...
Saratoga Job Fair and Resume Critiques – Tuesday October 5th
Visit me at the Saratoga Job Fair in Saratoga Springs NY on Tuesday October 5th from 10am-1pm, where I will be doing free resume critiques. The event is from 10am to 4pm at the Saratoga Civic Center.Even if you aren't...
Remembering “The Boss” – George Steinbrenner – HR in Baseball
Yesterday at Yankee Stadium, a memorial was erected for the late owner of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner. What Mr. Steinbrenner did for baseball, his community, and communities around the Tampa area (where he hailed from) will live on...