One of my favorite warnings to give people is that many times, job search and hiring are often clouded by the "I don't like you" tactic. Sometimes, people won't hire you because you don't like the same sports team, you...
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Do you want to be unemployed?
The question above is one that some people may need to ask themselves. In viewing the negativity, the lack of confidence, and the lack of structure that many have in their lives, it's often not a surprise when people are...
“I’m Going To Start Networking Soon”
I was having a conversation with a recent college graduate who told me that they were "going to start networking soon." I had asked this grad why they hadn't been networking all along, and they really didn't have an answer...
From 2009: The SKA’s and The PIP’s
Originally posted in March 2009 on Robert Braathe's HR and Career GuideQ: Why would an individual accept a position in a company where he does not meet all the qualifications knowing this position level requires extremely high levels of accuracy,...
Revisiting The 22 Visit, 9 Interview, 3 Job Offer Road Trip of 1994
I thought this would be a timely reminder for those who are looking for work...(Originally Published in March 2009)Prior to landing my first job in the hospitality industry (and prior to starting my Bachelor's degree program at UMass), I decided...
From The Archives: Labor Scheduling to Create Opportunities
Originally posted March 2009:I once reached out to a fellow colleague in retail at the time to see how things were going with hiring. She commented that she was having a real tough time filling some full-time positions. I threw...
HR in Baseball – The Cliff Lee Signing
Some of my fellow Yankee fans need to be coaxed out of their thumb in mouth, lying on the ground fetal position they are in due to the Yankees not signing Cliff Lee. From an HR perspective, I think the...
Reasons to Use LinkedIn
I've been a member of LinkedIn since it was an invite only site. My buddy Hugh turned me on to the site and since then I've seen it grow into a multi-million member networking site.Of late, I've noticed more and more...
Enter for a Chance to win an iPod Touch and Meet Robert Braathe in Scotia NY Saturday 11-4
This Saturday at the Baptist Health 7th Annual Holiday Celebration in Scotia, NY, I will have a booth from 11-4 offering advice on business, technology and human resources. At my booth, you will get the chance to win an iPod...
Joining Professional Associations
One of the key factors that makes you stand out from other applicants and employees is your ability to network with others and bring relevant contributions to and from industry groups.It has become easier over the last few years to...