I have recently come back from a maternity leave and am having difficulty in adjusting to my old job. I find that I am really torn between the needs of my new child and my career responsibilities. I find I’m...
It’s a question we all ask ourselves from time to time: Should I stay, or should I go? And, if it’s time to go, where do you go and how do I get there? Jean Crawford, President of crawfordconnect suggests...
I have been working in the nonprofit sector for more than ten years. I am beginning to explore the opportunity to transition from "salaried employee" (with all those benefits that make the job so secure!) to consultant. Some consultants in this...
I'm hoping to return to work after staying home to care for my family for the past 10 years. In the past 12+ years, I have built my "volunteer career" by progressing from doing simple tasks to taking on major...
How many of you head into work each day feeling less-than-enthused, bone-tired before you even get to the office, and anxious about having to face both your boss and that endless pile of paperwork on your desk? If that sounds...
I was asked to make a presentation to a group within my organization, and I totally lost it. I became very nervous and looked like an idiot in front of everyone. I think this has seriously hurt my career prospects,...
I will be retiring in a couple of years after a long career in the government and nonprofit sectors. While I am okay financially with my pensions, I would still like to work at something I enjoy, but not at...
I had a friend help me with my resume - she paid a few hundred dollars to have hers done professionally. I feel a little nervous with what she’s done with mine, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings....
I have been in my current role at a medium-sized charity for more than years. I haven’t been promoted since my first year here (to my current job), even though I’m now doing much more than I was when I...
From nervousness to excitement, frustration to anticipation, and desperation to hope... If you’ve ever attended a job fair, you will likely relate to the feelings of anxiety job seekers experience at these career events. If you are actively job hunting,...
