One of my favorite answers to "Do you have an incentive program?" came in the early 90's when I asked one of my former bosses. He said "Yeah, if you work here 10 years, you get a 12 ounce soda,...
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Internship Opportunities Close to Home
I previously posted about Internship Opportunities Out of State. Today, I'd like to share with you some strategies on how to find internships close to home.Not all internships are posted; very often, if you are a college student, simply "casing"...
Spending Money to Make Money – Freelancers and Interns
One of the challenges of entrepreneurship is knowing when to bring others on board to assist. Over the 5 years I've been doing consulting, I've always been a one-man show and have used contractors to assist with web development and...
Getting Better the Second Time Around
Q: I recently interviewed for a job and was invited to an initial meeting where candidates were given a group interview. I didn't get selected for a followup interview. What do you suggest I do to improve so I can...
Internship Opportunities Out of State
Sometimes, it takes leaving your comfort zone to spend some time on an internship to make you more marketable to potential employers when you are finished with college.I was blessed to have two internships with the Walt Disney Company, and...
Response to the Future of Education
Recently, I asked readers "What does the future of education look like to you? Is it in a classroom? Is it online? A combination of both? Or in some park out in the woods?"Here are some responses from readers"I like...
Training Never Ends
I had an interview today with Word of Mobile for their podcast, and one of the discussions we had was around the concept of the change in education.One of the key points I made is that training today needs to...
HR in Baseball – Winn or Lose?
Curtis Granderson returned from the disabled list, and the Yankees needed to make a roster move. In his absence, Randy Winn, a regular before this year, and Kevin Russo, a converted infielder, often filled in in his place. Although the...
Anonymous or Unsolicited Resumes
I've often brought up the idea that resumes shouldn't have any data but work experience and education. Having a name on a resume, along with an address, may tempt people to have preconceived notions about a candidate.Unsolicited resumes are another...
Lightening Your Workload
Today, many of us wear many hats. It can be a blessing and a curse when work comes in in all of the lines of business you engage in. The question many people ask themselves is "How can I keep...