One of my colleagues today pointed out how disgusted she was when the guy at Dunkin Donuts wouldn't change his gloves after he made a tuna salad sandwich. It appears I'm not the only one affected by the tuna salad...
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Things I Hate About Resumes
I've looked at many resumes over the years and there seems to be a trend in things I don't like to see. Here is a show list of things I think should be avoided on a resume 1. An unclear...
Consulting Alliance Guest Speakers Provide an Alternate Voice for Your Company or Event
One of the joys of teaching is the ability to access a multi-talented array of speakers in the Capital Region and beyond who are interested in sharing their wealth of experience with students. In addition, it is truly a pleasure...
Murder She Wrote and HR
Few people know I am fueled creatively by my intense hatred for Angela Lansbury due to her portrayal of Jessica Fletcher in "Murder She Wrote". Lansbury and the writers of Murder She Wrote fooled my grandmother and many other unsuspecting...
How to break into HR – Part 2 by Evelyn Amaro
Finding Work within the Human Resources Field This may seem daunting, especially if you have little to no experience. My suggestion is to work your way up the ladder. Take any role you can grab within HR, generally this would...
Managing Your Time and Resources as a Consultant or Solopreneur
I attended a very engaging breakfast this morning as a member of The Consulting Alliance. Leading the discussion today was Bill Polk, whose topic for the day was "Is This Still Where We Want to Be Going?" In today's session,...
Are You a Weirdo or a Creep in Business?
I asked my nephew he knew the difference between a weirdo and a creep. He (for once), didn't have a witty answer for me. I told him a weirdo is someone who thinks differently, has an edge, and is memorable,...
The Dangers of Online Job Hunting by Evelyn Amaro
by Evelyn Amaro You have just finished writing your resume and you are now off into the scary world of internet job hunting. You head straight for the biggest online career websites (ex: Monster, Dice, etc...), and upload your resume....
Predictability In the Workplace (or “I ate a pizza, now I’m gonna call her.”
My old roommate used to come home from work, eat a pizza, and then call our friend down the hall. It was such a routine that one day I just pretended I was a voice in his head and said...
Saratoga Springs, NY – Free Resume Review and Job Search Advice Thursday 6/16 from 4-7pm
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...