Author: braathe

Robert Braathe volunteered his time to guest speak for 518ElevatED to high school students in Troy, Schenectady and Albany, NY the week of January 31st, 2023. During his LinkedIn and Resume Workshop, Robert shared insights on: Important things to include on your resume Interviewing tips including what to ask in an interview Why LinkedIn is…
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Are you having a tough time finding your next job? It may be your resume. Here is a common critique I send clients when they aren’t getting responses or are getting auto-rejected. Here’s what Robert Braathe and the Career Service Station improve your resume: 1. Start with a stronger summary. 3-5 sentence fragments maximum describing…
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At Career Service Station, we have worked with IT, Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail companies to help them steer people in the right direction when they have been downsized or are looking for new opportunties. From resume writing to LinkedIn profiles, from connection making to cover letter writing, we offer a variety of a la carte…
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Modern societies are developing so fast that we forget the importance of the mind in our daily lives. Anxiety took a major place in our routine, impacting workers as well as students. A lot of programs have been put in place to help deal with those stressful moments driven by the tasks we need to…
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I’ve lived in Saratoga Springs since 2008, and although the days often may seem the same, I’ve found the 13+ years I’ve lived here to be among my most productive and enjoyable. Whether it be my favorite breakfast sandwich, the Avocado Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin I have a few days a week…
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As referenced in my last article, around 75% of female executives across industries reported that they’d experienced imposter syndrome in their careers. This staggering number focuses our attention on the influence of imposter syndrome on women which begs the following questions: How are women of color significantly impacted? How have we come to this? How…
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Before the popularity of working online, interns have been stereotyped as coffee-bringers or supply stockers. Braathe Enterprises, with its completely virtual internship, has changed the game. Unsurprisingly, expectations going into an internship can be vastly different than the realities after completion of it. Today, two intern team leaders from B.E.’s Writing and Business Development Team…
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70% of people will have symptoms of imposter syndrome at least once in their lifetime. Additionally, around 75% of female executives across industries reported that they’ve experienced imposter syndrome in their careers. This number is startling, seeing as imposter syndrome is not officially recognized by the American Psychological Association. What is this puzzling syndrome, and…
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80 people: collectively working on Finance, HR, Marketing and Writing/Business Development projects, constantly communicating, dedicated to educating themselves. This might seem like a workplace utopia, but in reality, it describes how the Braathe Enterprises Virtual Internship (Be Your Start) functioned during the summer of 2021. Even amidst one of the worst pandemics in history, these…
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Writing a successful paper on a time crunch is a skill that is helpful to all students, regardless of major or education level. Whether you procrastinate to the last moment, have a timed paper you need to do in class, or want to get an essay out of your way, writing a paper in under…
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