On my regular stop to the library, I picked up a copy of Culinary Careers:How to Get Your Dream Job with Advice from Top Culinary Professionals. I'm sharing some of its findings with some of my students and advisees who...
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Response to Continuing Education for Employees
Here are some of the responses to my question on how companies provide continuing education for our employees"We give our employees a budget of $500 a year for continuing education classes. They just need to run the event by us...
Continuing Education for Employees
Many companies offer additional benefits in the form of tuition reimbursement to their employees to keep them at the top of their game. However, this may be cost prohibitive to the small business owner. There are, however, a multitude of...
Employee Arrogance Vs. Helping Customers
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...