I’m deep in the job search process, have sent out dozens of applications and have interviewed for a number of positions. I feel really close to landing an offer soon. I’ve got about 10 years of solid career-related work experience...
I currently live in northwestern Ontario and I am job searching in southern / southwestern Ontario. This means I am 18+ hours away from the places I am applying to. Ideally, I had hoped to be interviewed and hired via...
I'm going to be moving to a big city in Canada in the fall on a year-long visa. This visa allows me to do any type of work for 12 months with the option of extending my visa for a...
Several years ago I worked for an agency that was funded by a fairly large organization. To make a long story short, I questioned a direction they were going in, and from that point I was put on the hot...
I’m considering a career shift from my mid-level job in the federal government to working with a nonprofit or charity. I’ve done a lot of volunteering with community organizations, have loved the work and the people, and am ready to...
This month’s question was posted in the CharityVillage Community: If you've been working in the sector for your entire career (and it's been somewhat extensive), how do you best summarize your background without it being too overwhelming, and how do...
I’m returning to the workforce after a couple of years of not working. How do I explain this on my resume? This is a good question and one we often see clients struggling with. Take heart in the fact that...
I’m at the “itchy feet” stage in my current position and am considering looking for new opportunities. People tell me I should be networking. I don’t have a lot of time outside of my work and family commitments. Do I...
Getting a job can be hard but it can be made at least a little easier by modifying your job search strategies. Down economies, lack of experience, lack of connections, not enough effort; these can be just a few of...
