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...
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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...
Ease of Applying to Jobs
LinkedIn's job service allows an easier way for potential employees to apply for jobs more efficiently. One of the problems I hear from a lot of potential employees is how difficult it is to navigate company websites and especially the...
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...
Remembering “The Boss” – George Steinbrenner – HR in Baseball
Yesterday at Yankee Stadium, a memorial was erected for the late owner of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner. What Mr. Steinbrenner did for baseball, his community, and communities around the Tampa area (where he hailed from) will live on...
Management vs Management Interns
Q: I've had trouble filling a management position recently; I'm either getting people who are too qualified, live too far away, or not qualified enough. What do you suggest?A: Perhaps the answer lies in providing internship opportunities to those wanting...
School Majors and Making Them Applicable
Q: I am majoring in business, but I really want to go into the architectural side of things. Unfortunately, I can't afford to go to a school right now that offers that type of degree. What should I do?A: Many...
Joba Chamberlain – 8th Inning or Not – Situational Leadership
Sometimes people on your staff aren't suited for particular roles, and it is management's job to ensure that their employees are not put in roles that they cannot handle.In baseball, the 8th inning role for pitchers generally is given to...
Asynchronous Discussions – Work and School
One of the best practices that I have employed in my classroom and in my work has been the asynchronous discussion board. In the summer of 2008, I took a course over at UAlbany called Intro to Online Teaching, which...
Derek Jeter’s Double Plays – HR in Baseball
As a Yankee fan, I am excited for another season here in the Bronx. However, it saddens me to see what appears to be the dramatic decline of skills in the Captain, Derek Jeter. Some reports have blasted him for...