Q: I recently had an interview at a hotel where the manager made me feel like he was trying to dissuade me from working there. I have experience in the hospitality industry, but I didn't have experience on the hotel's...
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I Don’t Like You – And Other Silly Reasons Not to Hire People
One of my favorite warnings to give people is that many times, job search and hiring are often clouded by the "I don't like you" tactic. Sometimes, people won't hire you because you don't like the same sports team, you...
Do you want to be unemployed?
The question above is one that some people may need to ask themselves. In viewing the negativity, the lack of confidence, and the lack of structure that many have in their lives, it's often not a surprise when people are...
“I’m Going To Start Networking Soon”
I was having a conversation with a recent college graduate who told me that they were "going to start networking soon." I had asked this grad why they hadn't been networking all along, and they really didn't have an answer...
Internship Opportunity – Braathe Enterprises
Internship Opportunity - Seeking two/three students in a 2 year, 4 year or masters program to work 3-5 hours per week virtually with me on research, developing my business and/or working on business planning for the newly christened DBA Braathe...
Peter Drucker on The Practice of Management
From Video Magazine Volume 6 at http://cgu.webvideovision.com – In this Drucker Insights clip we hear what prompted Peter Drucker to write his famous book “The Practice of Management,” laying the foundation for a new discipline of study. Produced by http://www.webvideovision.com From the YouTube Channel @TheDruckerSchool
New Day Resolutions vs. New Year’s Resolutions
Do you take the time at the beginning of your day to plan out your day? Better yet, do you take a few minutes at the end of the day to reflect and leave the worries of the day behind.Sometimes,...
Peter Drucker on Teaching
Peter Drucker was one of my influences in getting into teaching. I aspire, much like he did, to teach well into my later years. He discusses in this video how people learn differently today, and how his grandson "learned...
Randy Pausch – Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
I discovered Randy Pausch in the fall of 2007 when he delivered this memorable speech.Let his strength in facing death push you to even greater heights in 2011!...
From 2009: The SKA’s and The PIP’s
Originally posted in March 2009 on Robert Braathe's HR and Career GuideQ: Why would an individual accept a position in a company where he does not meet all the qualifications knowing this position level requires extremely high levels of accuracy,...