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...
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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...
LinkedIn Resumes
One of the greatest tools out there today for pursuing jobs and displaying your information is LinkedIn. I joined LinkedIn about 3 1/2 years ago on an invite from one of my former employees. Today, anyone can join.To me, LinkedIn...
Internships While in College
Q: How many internships should I do while in college? A: As many as you can! I recently met a student who did 5 internships. Personally, I did three while in college. One of my recent graduates did one for over...
The Future of Education – Online, Hybrid, Outdoors?
This fall, I will be debuting the first of a series of business courses online. The first one is titled Innovation. We will look at how companies innovate, what it takes to innovate, and how to explore some of the...
Response to “Asking Questions at The End of An Interview”
Here are some responses from readers on questions they have asked at the end of an interview:"I've always liked to ask people what time benefits start. They generally have given me that info, which helps me compare against other companies...
Resume Critiques and Finding Out What You are Good At
Would you like someone to take another look at your resume? I always like critiques. I've used the same layout and format on mine since 1995, but have added or deleted things as I've gone along. This resume has worked...
Asking Questions at The End of An Interview
One of my favorite moments to make people squirm is at the end of a mock interview where I ask people "Do you have any questions for me?" So many don't have a clue what they want to ask or...
E-Readers, Kindles and iPads as Learning Tools
I have fallen in love with my Kindle Reader for iPad. I tried it out on the iPhone, and the form factor was a bit small. But after seeing my colleague's Kindle, I knew I had to get one. However,...