I am nearing graduation, and I am also progressing through a very lengthy federal government recruitment process that could take up to a year. During this time, I am also looking for alternative full-time employment. I feel that not declaring...
I was laid off a few months ago from a senior level position. Senior roles seem to be less frequently advertised, so I have started applying for lower-level positions, with no success either. What am I doing wrong? Should I...
Life seems so simple when you are younger. Even as you are in post-secondary school, you are preparing for the future but most people do not yet have the mind-set of thinking about a lifelong career. Then comes graduation; a...
Do you want a job in fundraising? Your pursuit will be easier when you realize that good fundraisers and job seekers possess the same skill-set. The common denominator is your ability to market...either yourself or the agency's programs and services....
If you are called in for an interview, you deserve to be. Your understanding of the agency's needs has been clearly outlined in your covering letter and you have enticed the reader with possible solutions. Don't stop there! You now...
Unfortunately, many organizations do not spend a lot of time or effort on making sure employees are engaged. Usually employees do not receive timely performance feedback, have little or no training opportunities, and have either a limited focus or no...
I was recently congratulating one of our clients on getting her new job - after a relatively short two-month search - and asked her opinion on what made her job search so successful. Background This client had unexpectedly been laid...
I am currently employed as a fundraiser. I feel that I can do a better and more thorough job, but I have issues with my organization skills. I am self motivated and a "doer," however, I am often late for...
I’ve been unhappy and unmotivated in job and my career for a while now, and I’m thinking of joining my friend who will be taking an MBA. I’m a little nervous about just quitting my job and getting into debt...
For close to thirty years, Carine Strong was a hardworking employee at a large manufacturing company. She held various roles in her corporate career, the last as director of community and customer relations. Throughout, Strong was also a dedicated volunteer,...
