As spring arrives, getting out and about is natural after a winter spent indoors recharging. In employment terms, networking is a lot like spring gardening in how we prepare garden beds and plant seeds for future benefit. If you prepare...
Internships are supposed to be stepping stones into your next gig – but what happens when you come back and everything is the same as before? I am currently doing my second (almost unpaid) internship. Although each opportunity been interesting...
I accepted a job offer recently. Shortly afterwards, I found out I am pregnant. Do I need to tell them now or can I wait for my first trimester? First of all, congratulations are in order! From a legal standpoint,...
I have been with my organization for over seven years and have recently been told that I am being laid off. The organization has been going through a series of massive transitions – including multiple rounds of lay-offs for over...
My supervisor’s position recently opened up and I applied for it but did not get it. One of the reasons I had wanted this position was to have an opportunity to remedy some of the frustrations I had with my...
I have been working for the same nonprofit for almost seven years. For the most part, it has been a great work opportunity, but it is a very small organization with very little room for career advancement, and I am...
I have been in a fairly grueling job search for the last six months and my money is running out. I have had several interviews lately and just received an offer – but not for the job that excited me...
Anyone who’s ever looked for work knows it can be one of the most nerve-wracking, frustrating and exhilarating experiences in professional life. Regardless of whether you’re a recent graduate conducting a first-ever round of job interviews, or a seasoned executive...
