I was asked recently:"What it would take to break into a business that I've never had the time to work in before because of the career field I am in?"Often, all it takes is telling people your story in a...
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Only 5 Spots Left – Cover Letter Critiquing Services – Free Offer Thru November 23rd
With the holidays approaching, it doesn't mean it's time to give up hope on finding a new opportunity or a promotion where you currently work.I've helped 10 people in just a couple days with cover letter critiquing. If you'd like...
Cover Letter Critiquing Services – Free Offer Thru November 23rd
This week, I am offering a special for the first 15 people to submit to me a cover letter for review before November 23rd. I will take the time to review the letter and also send you a revised one...
Business, Education, Students and Teachers – The B.E.S.T.
How do we create the B.E.S.T opportunities? By creating links between the business community, our schools and colleges, and our students and teachers. This past week, I arranged for two companies to visit my students for a brief introduction. These...
How do I get a job without experience?
A perennial question with varying answers. As my guest speaker stated in yesterday's classes, "if you have the personality and the passion for what you do, we can teach you what you need to know when we hire you." Self-actualized...
More Information on the Walt Disney World and Disneyland College Programs
Once again, it was a magical experience attending the Walt Disney World College Program presentation at Schenectady County Community College. If you weren't able to attend, remember to visit the College Program website to participate in the E-Presentation.In 1994, Disney...
Walt Disney World College Program Presentation at SCCC Thursday 10/21 at 12:30pm
Come find out about college student internship opportunities for the Walt Disney World and Disneyland College Programs. Tomorrow's presentation at SCCC is the second of two being held at Schenectady County Community College. It is at 12:30 and runs about...
Book Review: Culinary Careers: How to Get Your Dream Job with Advice from Top Culinary Professionals
On my regular stop to the library, I picked up a copy of Culinary Careers:How to Get Your Dream Job with Advice from Top Culinary Professionals. I'm sharing some of its findings with some of my students and advisees who...
Career and Job Workshop Topics – Tomorrow, October 5th in Saratoga Springs
A final reminder for those of you looking to better your employment prospects or future; tomorrow (Tuesday October 5th), is Saratoga's Job Fair, from 10am-4pm at the Saratoga City Center. I will be there from 10am-1pm doing resume critiquing and...
Professional Email Addresses and Content on Resumes
A guest speaker on Thursday reiterated one of my biggest beefs with people and their resumes - the chuckles that occur when an HR person sees a resume with someone having an email that sounds like they work for a...