Starting a new job can be scary; the people are new, the place is new, the environment is new. However, you don't have to go through this experience alone. Finding a mentor during the first week of your new job...
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My internship with Braathe Enterprises: Social Media Marketing by Heidi Johnston
I have spent the last 4 months participating in an internship with Braathe Enterprises and Saratogacollege.com. I happened upon it while searching internship opportunities online. I don't think I could have found a better company to learn and develop my...
How can I advance my HR career? by Evelyn Amaro
Once you are established and well into your HR career, your next thoughts most likely center on advancement. Human Resources is continuously evolving to meet the business needs, requirements, and laws that are ever changing. If you want to move...
The Virtualization of Work
These past 8 months have been an amazing experience working with virtual interns from all over the United States. Recently, I added interns from around the globe. I've found one of the biggest issues in virtual work is the trust...
HR in Baseball – Extended Spring Training and Kevin Millwood
In baseball, teams spend a great deal of money on starting pitching. Many teams can't afford to risk another multi-million dollar contract on someone who may not perform. However, teams need to often have a 6th, 7th, or 8th starter...
Managing or Creating a Virtual Internship Program
In past articles, I have spoken of the value of internships and how to manage an internship program. This past January, I started a Virtual Internship Program. I currently have 6 students working on a variety of projects from marketing to...
Gaining experience by changing the way you volunteer through Catchafire.org
Sometimes the best experience is gained by giving back to others. Catchafire.org gives people on both sides of the volunteer equation the ability to make it easier to give back and gain experience at the same time.From their website:Catchafire is...