I was terminated recently on the last date before the end of my three-month probation period, without any warning. On my termination letter they only said that I did not meet the standard of performance, and I strongly disagree. I...
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Like his father before him, Brendan Sheehan enjoyed accounting — taking abstract situations and quantifying them. For several years after university, Brendan worked in his field and thought he would likely become a chartered management accountant. Along the way, however,...
I know that there is usually a fair amount of "padding" that goes on with resumes — how much is too much? Where should I draw the line? It is a common perception that most resumes are documents containing more...
I am currently looking for work after raising my kids and have had a few interviewers who seemed more nervous than me! They were both young (early 20s) and might have been intimidated by the fact that I could be...
Rebecca had a new baby. Paul had a dream. Ellen turned 50. Simon was tired of being bogged down by administrative details. People leave work in the nonprofit sector to become freelancers for a wide variety of reasons. The variety...
You've got your eye on a job in the nonprofit sector. Perhaps it's that first foot-in-the-door position. Or maybe you're ready to move up a rung or two on the career ladder. In either case, what's your best ticket to...
I overheard someone talking about looking for a job and preparing their "elevator speech" (yes, I was in an elevator). What exactly is an elevator speech, and do I need one? Going up? It is quite an irony that you...
Applicants for a job will recognize that common interview question: "Why did you leave your last employer?" In my consulting work I have discovered a number of valid reasons why one should consider moving on from a job. Years ago...
I'm really stuck — although I have well-known organizations on my resume, I don't have any references I can use. My last boss passed away suddenly and I've lost touch with my previous bosses (none are still at the original...
