I started a new job at a national charity about two and a half months ago. It’s been very exciting, but after some initial successes, I’ve gotten steadily further behind on my project deadlines, even though I’m now working 10...
I joined my current organization - which is in the nonprofit sector - from the corporate world. I believe in the environmental cause and want to make a difference. I was busy before in the banking world, but the hours...
Capitalizing on volunteer and service experiences can be very helpful if you are looking for your first job after school, planning a career move, or returning to work after a hiatus. An important part of the job search process is...
I will be leaving my current employer in a few months to go back to school (they don’t know this). I have not enjoyed working here, and want to let them know how screwed up things are. Is this a...
I’m using CharityVillage as part of my job search and was curious if there is a “best time” to apply for an ad. I see some that are a few weeks old and they are probably a waste of time...
I received a lot of feedback on last month’s column about telephone interviews, and several people asked about two other popular interview locations, so here they are: The Meal Interview Occasionally, you will be asked to meet the hiring manager...
I recently applied for a position and was quickly contacted for a “telephone interview”. I’m good at interviewing, so I thought it would be even easier and less stressful than a regular interview. Actually, I blew it! I was stuttering,...
I just heard that one of my co-workers just won the promotion I was also trying for. She’s now going to be my boss. I just want to quit right now out of disgust, since she’s totally incompetent. We were...
I recently contacted a recruiter about a job that I knew I was perfectly qualified to do. I went on two great interviews, but then nothing happened for five weeks. I heard eventually that I didn’t get the job (after...
After a recent interview, a friend asked me if I had sent a thank-you letter to the employer. I thought that thank-you letters were out of date now. What would you suggest? First, let me thank you for your question....
