I will be working at the Saratoga Job Fair this Tuesday from 1-4pm, offering free resume critiquing. This free job fair features a number of great workshops, and if you aren't able to make it between 1 and 4, the...
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Celebrating Too Early – HR in Baseball
It's hard for me to hide my love for the New York Yankees. And it is also difficult to hide my disdain for most things involving the Boston Red Sox. Of course, to be unbiased about the Red Sox would...
Applying for a Job with Someone You Know
Q: My friend's father is interested in having me join his company as an intern. I have been interested in his company for a long time, and known him for a long time as well. How do I approach the...
Thoughts from “Four Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss
One of my favorite HR and Career related books is The Four Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. Some of the key principles I received from this book include1. How to speed read - there's an excellent excerpt in the book on...
Cover Letters Advice
Q: What should I include in a cover letter? I don't want to sound too pushy or too desperate in my search, even though I am out of work.A: Cover letters can be the difference maker in whether someone will...
Resume Critiquing for 5 Lucky Readers
Your teachers, your peers, even your boss has their opinion on what belongs in a resume. Would you like another set of eyes?Somewhere on albany.com/hr there is a code at the end of a blog entry. The first 5 people...
Getting an Adjunct Teaching position
Q: How do I become an adjunct professor? I've always wanted to teach, and it seems like so many schools want people with lots of experience. I just finished my bachelor's degree but know I'd be good at teaching.A: I...
The Objective of a Resume vs. The Objective on a Resume
Q: Should I put an objective on my resume ?A: Depending on who you speak with, you will get a different answer. To me, an objective OF a resume is more important than the objective ON the resume. Are you...
Being “Too Good” In an Interview
One of my more memorable interviewing moments was when I interviewed to work at a resort. My boss was a colleague to the manager at this resort, so I was able to get feedback after the interview.I went into the...
Dealing with “It’s Not Policy”
Q: I recently submitted a resume for a position as Director of Innovation for a hospitality industry company. I had prepared an "innovative" cover letter presentation but was unable to get it attached through their website process. I posted my...