I really, really don't like my job - what I do, the people I work with, the office environment, the commute. There's nothing good about any of it, except that I know I won't get laid off. I am having...
It may be challenging to see opportunity in the midst of adversity - turbulent financial markets, a slowing economy and, for many, job worries - but action reduces anxiety and increases the chances of success. If you're stressed about losing...
We are coming up to our usual holiday time at the office and it always means the same thing - the boring office party and gift exchange, and then all of us going out to a pub, with the same...
With the current economic environment, I am getting more and more worried about my job - donations are down, and we could have to start laying people off. I’ve got some big bills and need this income. What should I...
While I am currently working in the for-profit sector, I have been thinking about creating my own charitable association for a cause I strongly believe in. Some of my friends say I should definitely quit now so I can work...
Is it really true that the average person today will make about six career changes throughout their professional working life? With a vulnerable economy and recent manufacturing sector layoffs, people are often forced to rethink their career options. Gone are...
Last month I looked at top resume blunders, so this time I thought I would write about the top ten blunders that job seekers make during interviews. Mistake #1: Showing up too early (or too late) A surprising number of...
We have received several questions about resume “DOs and DON’Ts”, so I summarized them in a “Top 11 Resume Blunders List” (For no extra charge I thought I would “turn it up to 11”, since Top 10s are just too...
This month, CharityVillage speaks with one of Canada’s foremost career coaches, Alan Kearns of CareerJoy. CharityVillage: What are some of the benefits of hiring a career coach? Alan Kearns: I like to use this analogy: if you just won a...
I am a new graduate and just joined a good organization, but I have a problem. I have made some great suggestions to improve things around here, but people are just ignoring my recommendations. I’m a bit disillusioned - I...
