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...
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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...
Remembering “The Boss” – George Steinbrenner – HR in Baseball
Yesterday at Yankee Stadium, a memorial was erected for the late owner of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner. What Mr. Steinbrenner did for baseball, his community, and communities around the Tampa area (where he hailed from) will live on...
Building a Successful Internship Program
What does it take to build a successful internship program? Here are some items to consider1. A structured job description of the internship2. Key relationship development with the interns and management3. A solid interview process for placement4. A strong relationship...
Management vs Management Interns
Q: I've had trouble filling a management position recently; I'm either getting people who are too qualified, live too far away, or not qualified enough. What do you suggest?A: Perhaps the answer lies in providing internship opportunities to those wanting...
School Majors and Making Them Applicable
Q: I am majoring in business, but I really want to go into the architectural side of things. Unfortunately, I can't afford to go to a school right now that offers that type of degree. What should I do?A: Many...
HR in Baseball – The Waiver Wire, Manny Ramirez, Ted Lilly
After July 31st, all players that teams attempt to trade must pass through waivers. If any of the other teams in baseball put a claim on the player, then the team must either remove the player from waivers (thus making...
Passion For Excellence
We attended a concert at SPAC this past week featuring Counting Crows, and were utterly amazed at the passion and performance of one of their opening acts, NOTAR. I had heard of him prior because he is the cousin of...
Left Turn Lanes and Business Transitions
Today I present to you the first post in a series I call "Driving and HR". One can learn a lot by looking at situations on the road and how they can translate and correlate into dealing with situations in...
Getting a Job Without the Experience
An age-old question I get is about how to land a job without having the prerequisite experience. This often befalls those who have experience in a field but lack management experience in that same field.For those in college, management internships...