Job searching can be hard at the best of times, but it is also something we all have to do at one time or another. Sometimes not knowing where to begin is the hardest part; other times it is breaking...
Why network? During my three years as a professional campaigner for a large community organization, I noticed that many of my co-workers, although amazing at relationship building, were reluctant when it came to networking. They weren’t unique in this. Many...
Want to learn more networking tips that can help you get ahead in your career? We partnered with the author for a free webinar - watch the recording here! Does the word networking cause you to break out into a...
At various stages of your career development, have you come to a point where you feel stuck, paralyzed by agonizing analysis that gets you nowhere? Perhaps you are student or career changer plagued by an overwhelming array of career choices,...
“Do you have any questions for me?” This is a favourite question I normally ask at the end of mock interviews with my clients. The majority of the time, I hear “No”. Some people will admit that they do not...
Moving into management is a big jump for many people in the nonprofit sector — and sometimes is not necessarily the right move. We talked with people who recently made that leap as well as career coaches to understand why...
After you’ve hit SEND on a job application, get ready for the interview. Telephone interviewing is becoming increasingly popular as an additional screening tool prior to inviting candidates for an in-person interview, and companies expect that you’re ready to talk...
“I just need to get paid.” “I don’t know.” These are typical answers I hear when performing mock interviews with my clients and I ask, “Why do you want to work for this organization?” But while they may be honest,...
After the strong response to the article about the cult of busyness and the piece we did on the importance of finding flexibility within the 9 - 5 grind, we recognized that there was much more to the story of why...
Finding work that’s meaningful to you has important benefits: a job that's the right fit results in increased job satisfaction and better performance. It also contributes to your overall happiness in life. However, securing such a job isn’t always easy,...
