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Making a Career Change

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a career you never intended on pursuing but don’t know how to make a switch? Believe it or not, this happens to many people and it’s possible to flip careers without additional schooling or previous experience. A career change can be drastic or small, but regardless, it has…
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4 Common Resume Mistakes

New to the job market? Your resume might be holding you back without you even realizing it. Here are 4 common mistakes students make on their resume: These slip-ups can have a major impact, especially when you’re just starting out and competing against hundreds of other entry-level candidates. The good news? They’re all fixable with…
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3 Things Gen Z Graduates Face in Today’s Job Market, and How We Can Help

Gen Z graduates are facing a tougher job market than ever. So, here are 3 things that Gen Z graduates face in today’s job market, and how the Career Service Station can help: We want to help you. At the Career Service Station, we guide upcoming or recent graduates through today’s job market by providing…
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Student Testimonial: Connections and Career Clarity with Robert Braathe

Meet Sydney Yund, a marketing student involved in the BE Your Start Internship program, led by Robert Braathe. Here, Sydney shares her experience working with Robert and the impact his guidance has had on her early career: “Being part of the BE Your Start Internship Program introduced me to opportunities I never expected. Because Robert…
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Career Service Station and Robert Braathe Sponsor AMA New York Capital Region Events and Memberships

Robert Braathe served as President of the AMA New York Capital Region from July 2023 through June 2025. In this volunteer role, Robert and his colleagues on the American Marketing Association board grew membership from 107 members to nearly 250 over the 2 year period. To support the AMA membership growth, Career Service Station also…
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How Inflation Affects Corporate Profit Margins and Investor Returns

Project By: Timothy Yang | Edited By: Timothy Yang Inflated currency value In recent years, inflation has become a popular topic of conversation, impacting everything from daily expenses to global investment plans. Most of the population sees inflation when they fill their gas tanks and bags of groceries, but inflation has much deeper effects—especially in…
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The Impact of Financial Ratios on Stocks performances: What every investor should know!

Project By: Timothy Yang | Edited By: Timothy Yang Whether you’re an experienced investor or beginning your journey into the world of investing, awareness of financial ratios and the effect they have on stocks performances can have a big impact on your investment strategies. Financial ratios are helpful in creating a clearer view of a…
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Mastering Behavioral Interviewing

Project By: Kryastal Le | Blog By: Kusum Lalwani Behavioral interviewing is a structured method employers use to assess a candidate’s past experiences and predict future performance. Unlike hypothetical questions, this approach focuses on real-life examples to evaluate technical, soft, and hard skills more objectively. At the core of behavioral interviewing lies the STAR method—Situation,…
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Building Confidence in First-Time Interns

Project by: Loraine Felisme Blog by: Kelsey Lack Beginning a new internship can seem daunting, especially for a first-timer. In order to ensure the opportunity is worthwhile, confidence is key. Confidence allows for connection, professional growth, and the strength to take initiative and perform to the best of their ability.  Navigating the professional world for…
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The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming Business Operations

Project By: Timothy Yang | Edited By: Kusum LalwaniIn recent years, companies have increasingly employed AI agents to automate their service marketing, logistics, and data management processes. Unlike basic chatbots that simply provide responses, these AI agents manage workflows across multiple platforms, thereby increasing efficiency. For example, in an organization’s marketing department, AI agents can…
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Set the TEMPO: Professional Business Training For Your Needs 

Written By: Charlotte Foulger | Edited By: Kusum Lalwani I am a sophomore at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and am currently an intern at Braathe Enterprises. I recently got the chance to interview the owner of Braathe Enterprises, Robert Braathe, about one of the enterprise’s organizations: TEMPO Business Training. I learned a lot from…
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