I get letters all the time from people complaining about how horrible their bosses are (or were) and how they've managed to deal with the situation. A common theme seems to exist in all of these letters; "I work for...
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LinkedIn…..Who do you know? By Heidi L. Johnston
In a world based on "who you know", LinkedIn is a perfect place to start generating an impressive list of who you know and more importantly, who you want to know. LinkedIn is the hub for business networking with 100...
Resume Critiques and Employment Opportunities in Saratoga Wednesday October 5th
Come by the Saratoga City Center Wednesday 10/6 from 10-4 to attend a variety of free workshops, meet prospective employers, and get your resume critiqued. I'll be at the event from 10-12 and 2-4 offering free resume critiques. Workshop List...
The Best $5 You Will Spend in Saratoga Springs On October 6th
The Saratoga Springs Chamber Business Showcase is being held Thursday October 6th from 3-7pm. From 3-430 is a vendor only show, but from 430-7 the expo is open to the general public. Over 160 companies will be presenting their products...
Expanding Your Job Search Online
A colleague of mine recently was hired to do work three time zones away for a company based in another state. The job opportunity requires limited travel and allows him to work from home. If he hadn't reached out to...
Top 10 Reasons You Don’t Have a Job – And 5 Lucky Students Will Get a Free Class through SaratogaCollege.com
If you are out of work, it may be time to make a list of the 10 reasons you don't have a job. Many people will blame the economy, layoffs, poor bosses, etc, but if you sit down and look...
Google Appointments, and More Opportunities for Resume Critiques in Albany and Saratoga
In addition to my offer of free resume critiques online through September 17th (email your resume to robert@saratogacollege.com ), I will be at the following Job Fairs at the times below offering resume critiques and career advice. Saratoga Job Fair...
UPDATED 9/7 – Labor Day Special – September, October 2011 and other Fall Job Fairs in NY, CT, MA – Free Resume Support
Happy Labor Day! For those of you seeking jobs, here is a list of some upcoming job fairs in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a special for the week of Labor Day, if you send your resume to robertjbraathe@gmail.com...
How HR can successfully use Social Media in 5 simple steps!
by Evelyn Amaro Many people in HR question whether social media can help them. Here are 5 ways you can successfully use social media to help with HR endeavors. 1. Training and Development - Social Media can be a great...
Global Foundries Intern Program and Growing Employment
by Sarah Palmo, Braathe Enterprises Virtual Internship Program participant In an article published on August 12, 2011, in the Business Review, the focus was on the opportunity for college students to take part in an internship with a growing company,...