In my last column, we reviewed how you can best determine your market worth. This is a great first step, but you must still negotiate your best deal with your prospective employer. Let's look at some of the factors that...
Recent trends show a dramatic increase of the number of people wanting to transition from the for-profit world to the nonprofit sector. If you are contemplating a similar move, here are some steps that you can take to ensure that...
They say it's not what you know, it's who you know, and Karen has come to believe that. After wrapping up a successful marketing and publicity contract in the arts sector, she found herself six months into her job search...
Is there a guideline to value yourself financially to a potential employer? I'm currently in a job I love, with people I like to work with. Because I work at a small not-for-profit organization, I end up doing many jobs,...
I moved to Canada from Ireland a few weeks ago. I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been job searching on every website I can access. Most people tell me that these days one has to know people in order...
I've been looking for work since September, and I'm getting very anxious. With the holidays approaching, when should I shut down my job search, and when should I start it up again? Is there a traditional "holiday period" that most...
Your annual budget may already be approved but how do you make an effective case for a salary increase? Consider that not all employees perform equally and if your contribution in the last year was extraordinary, then an adjustment to...
I have a problem at work that is causing me a great amount of frustration and dissatisfaction, and I'm starting to feel as if there is no way to fix the problem. I work in a small office and I...
For several years, I have worked in a communications role as a coordinator at a very large not-for-profit. For the most part I enjoy my work and find it to be rewarding. The benefits and pay are excellent and I...
When preparing for a job interview, most people will anticipate the questions that may be asked of them. Questions about experience working with volunteers, assigning and monitoring work delegated to employees, and familiarity with office software applications are fairly typical....
