Picture this: You are invited to a party. You’re a pretty social person, so you’re excited about the prospect. But then, it hits you. You are unemployed. And what do people ask when you first meet them? ‘So, what do...
When it comes time for preparing that first big interview, there are so many things to be conscious of. From how you present yourself to the work experiences you reference, it’s safe to say that virtually everything you do and...
When it comes to selecting that first career-launching job, it can be hard to decide where to begin. You most likely have a degree that can be applied to a variety of different roles or industries, and there are so...
Working for a nonprofit organization is sometimes overlooked by job hunters and professionals looking to make a leap in their career, often due to hyperbolic beliefs. “Nonprofits have NO budget!” is one statement that I hear often. While it is...
Choosing a career is one of life’s biggest decisions. Even though we know that people tend to change jobs and even careers multiple times throughout their lifetimes, there’s still a lot of angst and excitement around the question of what...
Job searching or navigating a career transition can be a full-time job in itself. To-do lists can seem endless and the process can take a toll on mental health. During such transition, scheduling time-out for self-care is all the more...
So you applied for the job, went through the interview process and now have been offered the position. Is there anything more you need to do before simply signing your contract and picking out your First Day of Work outfit?...
"So, tell me about yourself." It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... Ok, while it’s important to tell a story, the employer is not looking for a novel – even a beautifully written one –...
The middle ground between telephone and in person interviews is the video interview, often used where distances between a company and candidates make it difficult to connect in person. Skype is a popular format but there are other platforms being...
Editor's Note: This interview originally appeared on the Wild Woman Fundraising website and is excerpted with permission. You can read the full interview here. When I became a fundraiser back in 1997 the professional landscape looked quite different. Recruiters worked mainly with...
