I interviewed in mock interviews several soon to be graduates of Skidmore College. All of them possessed a trait I look for in any viable candidate - inner conceit.What is inner conceit? It is knowing you can do the job....
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Debates on Hot HR issues by students of SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College
On Tuesday December 8th at 1pm, my students at SUNY Delhi at SCCC in Schenectady will be debating hot issues in human resources. If you are interested in attending this free event, please contact me at braathrj@delhi.edu. Five debates will take...
“Experience” with Specific Software Tools
A question I often get asked is "How do I show experience with (insert software here) without actually having a job using that software?" Often, candidates will disqualify themselves prior to applying for a job just because they don't feel...
Interviewing “Below Your Pay Grade”
I've encountered several situations where former colleagues have sought out positions, only to fall short due to the dreaded "overqualified" or "not the right fit" at the end of the interview process. In the past, I as well have encountered...
Successful Speed Interviewing
Speed interviewing is a growing trend to not only maximize the time spent with candidates, but also to test candidates coping skills and ability to get along with others.Likewise, speed interviewing helps the candidate determine how much they like various...
Personality and Track Record = Job Offer
Another recurring theme from the Saratoga Job Fair was speaking with applicants of selling their personality, their role as a great teammate, and adaptability and flexibility to the situation. While many applicants brought similar skill sets, the ones who impressed...
Self-Employment on a Resume When Out of Work
I reviewed several resumes this week at the Saratoga Job Fair, and a recurring theme that came up was whether or not to include self-employment on a resume. A couple candidates had 2-5 year gaps since their last position, and...
Tuesday October 6th 1-4pm – Free Resume Critiquing in Saratoga
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...
Accurate Job Descriptions
Putting together job descriptions solves a multitude of problems, from the pre-hiring and recruiting process all the way through severance of employment. Many people I talk to can't find exactly what their job description is, and often are surprised at...
Fork in Road – Training Programs and Long-Term Goals
Q: I was selected for a management training program for a retailer based on my professional background and my interest in working for the company. I made it clear in the interview that my long-term goal was to be in...