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Job Fair and Expo in Wilton NY May 26th 2011 from 1 to 4:30
Wilton, NY is going to have a job expo on Thursday May 26th from 1 to 4:30pm. Employers such as Ace Hardware, Adirondack Trust, Global Foundries, Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the Town of Wilton will be present for this...
Attitude, Attendance, and GPA
I had a great lunch today with one of my longtime colleagues. We had a great conversation about what employers are looking for today. One of the great stories he had to share with me was about the attitude and...
HR in Baseball – Extended Spring Training and Kevin Millwood
In baseball, teams spend a great deal of money on starting pitching. Many teams can't afford to risk another multi-million dollar contract on someone who may not perform. However, teams need to often have a 6th, 7th, or 8th starter...
When Commitments Lack Commitment
The best and most productive people on the planet are the ones who under promise and over deliver. Nothing irritates people more when people say they are going to do things, say they are going to be present, and then...
Managing or Creating a Virtual Internship Program
In past articles, I have spoken of the value of internships and how to manage an internship program. This past January, I started a Virtual Internship Program. I currently have 6 students working on a variety of projects from marketing to...
Learning Isn’t Linear – Courses for Businesses and Schools
Learning is something that has really evolved for many over the past few years. Reading from a text, listening to a lecture, or traveling distances to meet with representatives of other divisions for a training seminar have moved effectively (in...
Gaining experience by changing the way you volunteer through Catchafire.org
Sometimes the best experience is gained by giving back to others. Catchafire.org gives people on both sides of the volunteer equation the ability to make it easier to give back and gain experience at the same time.From their website:Catchafire is...
Designing and Managing an Internship Program – Part 2
In Thursday's post on internships, I discussed my history doing internships, and how I came up with the program running now through Braathe Enterprises. Today, I'll share with you how I found my interns for this semester.Most internships I have...
Designing and Managing an Internship Program – Part 1
I experienced internships early on in life; while I was in college, I did three paid internships - two for Walt Disney World, and one with the Waterford Hotel Group. Each opportunity was a great learning experience; I spent time...