t's that time of year again where it's time to rethink your resume. If you submit your resume to me between now and 7pm on 6/16, I'll share some feedback with you on it for free and get that feedback...
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One of the great resources I've turned to for both academic and professional advice in HR (as well as to stay on top of trends) has been Smartbrief A variety of free digests on the latest news and trends are...
Job Pages on Your Website
What is your job page like on your website? Do you create an atmosphere where people feel like they are valued, even if positions aren't readily available? It may be time to rethink your employment or jobs page. I've visited...
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...
Human Resources Classes from former Disney, Gap and Apple Manager
"I'd rather entertain and hope that people learn, than teach and hope that people are entertained." Walt Disney, one of the inspirations for Braathe Online Education Exceptional Human Resources is an 8 week online class with real-time elements that will...
Job Search on the Outer-net
While in college, I often would take a drive around areas that I potentially would want to work and see names of companies that I never had heard of before. I'd then go to the library (or dial up on...
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...
Firing Back at a Former Employer
Q: I have a former boss who is a real (expeletive deleted). Over and over again, I keep hearing from my former coworkers that this person is saying negative things about me, even though I left with a clean track...
17 Minutes of Career Advice for $17 – Proceeds to Benefit Scholarship Program
From now through May 31st, I'm offering 17 minutes of career advice for $17. To sign up for this very special offer, contact me at robertjbraathe@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. With your 17 minutes of career advice, we'll have a...
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...