Q: I recently had an interview at a hotel where the manager made me feel like he was trying to dissuade me from working there. I have experience in the hospitality industry, but I didn't have experience on the hotel's...
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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...
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...
Selling Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less (Part 1)
I currently have some of my students working on a 5-7 minute presentation on their career choices and how they came about to the decisions they have made through sources, interviews, and their own personal experience.One of the key points...
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...
Gaps in Employment on a Resume and Complimentary Resume Critique Offer
This past Tuesday's Saratoga Job Fair was a great success; several companies met new and potential employees and over 100 people visited the resume critiquing/career advice booths.One of the points I drove home to many who have been out of...