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...
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Continuing Education for Employees
Many companies offer additional benefits in the form of tuition reimbursement to their employees to keep them at the top of their game. However, this may be cost prohibitive to the small business owner. There are, however, a multitude of...
Other Thoughts on “Attendance in the Classroom and the Workplace”
This summer, I wrote a column on attendance in the classroom and the workplace. Upon doing further research, I discovered that this topic is covered extensively in a variety of mediums. The Georgia Department of Techial and Adult Education...
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...
More on the Saratoga Job Fair – Tuesday October 5th in Saratoga Springs, NY
Come to the Saratoga Job Fair Tuesday October 5th in Saratoga Springs, where you can meet me from 10 to 1 and get a resume critique from me or one of my colleagues in the human resources and management field.A...
Building a Successful Internship Program
What does it take to build a successful internship program? Here are some items to consider1. A structured job description of the internship2. Key relationship development with the interns and management3. A solid interview process for placement4. A strong relationship...
HR in Baseball – The Waiver Wire, Manny Ramirez, Ted Lilly
After July 31st, all players that teams attempt to trade must pass through waivers. If any of the other teams in baseball put a claim on the player, then the team must either remove the player from waivers (thus making...
Concert Audience Reception and The Workplace
I've attended a few concerts this summer at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and one at the Comcast Theatre (formerly the Meadows) in Connecticut, and have found the experiences to me amazing. What has appealed the most is the bands...
Staying Connecting and Networking
One of the greatest tools for career success is proper networking. Networking isn't about just contacting people when you need something; it's about building relationships with others that are mutually beneficial.One of my favorite colleagues often has said about me...