by Jonathan Nguyen, Braathe Enterprises Virtual Intern I know it's a little rough. You have stomach pains. You have cramps. It might come up in a conversation with a coworker if it's really bothering you. People who are ailing from...
What Motivates You? An Essay Contest
Submit your comments below. We'd like to hear what motivates you. The best story will win a free 30 minute phone consultation on your Human Resources issues. Submit your comments of 1-2 paragraphs on what motivates you to do well...
Resume Critiques and Career Advice From Robert Braathe at The Times Union Job Fair
Stop by Monday 1/21 at The Albany Marriott for a free resume critique from me from 1-3pm at the Times Union Job Fair. I will be offering critiques of resumes and also giving out some pointers on careers during each...
How Meeting Alyssa Milano Taught Me about Networking
One of the great thrills early in my career was getting to do the meet and greet of Alyssa Milano at Disney. I had always had the opportunity to meet some pretty famous people, but this one in particular was...
Be Decisive
How you are with deciding is one of the true tests of how successful you are and how successful you can be. If you can't give someone a yes or no decision, you are wasting opportunities to be open to...
Students Can Have Impact on Businesses – Airlines and Luggage Fees
In the Fall 2007, one of the first classes I taught involved a real-time case study of the airlines to determine ways that they could make more money. A recurring theme that came up during class discussions and student research...