Brandon Harris

5 Ways to Win Opening Day at Your New Job

It’s Opening Day for Major League Baseball. Being from Cleveland, this is probably the most optimistic day of the year. Winter is (usually) coming to a close, and we’ve heard nothing but positive things from Spring Training about the Cleveland Indians. Unfortunately, this optimism and excitement is usually temporary, as reality sets in and many realize they may have set expectations a little too high. Regardless,...

Job Interview Final Four: How to be Last One Standing

March Madness has certainly lived up to its name this year. A number two seed lost to a 15 seed, six of the seven ACC teams in the tournament made the Sweet 16 and we saw a team lose a 12-point lead in 35 seconds. In the end though, all of this madness has culminated in a Final Four featuring Villanova, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Syracuse....

5 Traits NCAA Athletes Need to Highlight in Their Job Search

The life of an NCAA athlete is a difficult one. Time is expected to be split between their sport and academics, leaving little time for anything else in between. Often what ends up getting lost in the shuffle of this sport and school balance is relevant job experience. Where most college students are afforded the luxury of internships or on campus and summer jobs, athletes often...

3 Recruiting and Hiring Mistakes Your Company is Making

Steve Jobs once said that a small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players. The majority of companies would tend to agree with Jobs’ observation but many struggle to attract the A+ players. To find these A+ players takes an effective and efficient recruiting strategy that exceeds industry standards. Businesses must lose the mindset that it is...

Motivation Monday: Can Tim Lincecum Reinvent for His Next Job?