Career Q&A: Making the most of outplacement services

It isn't working out with my current employer and, unfortunately, we are arranging my termination package. One of the things my friends recommend is outplacement services as part of any agreement. What exactly is this service, and is it something...

Career Q&A: Working for an established organization vs. a new startup

I just graduated with an Executive MBA, and have a number of options on my plate. One of the options is from the United Way, and the other is a more senior role in a well-funded new organization. Is there...

Governance Q&A: The ethics of loyalty to an organization and their cause

All the staff at my agency work on contracts, and renewals depend on confirming our core and project funding. The funding approvals usually come in at the last minute, sometimes even after we have worked a couple of weeks in...

Career Q&A: Explaining frequent job changes

I am a recent graduate from college, however I have about five years of experience in my field of study. I have worked at several jobs in the past five years and am considering changing jobs again. I worked at...

Leap of faith: Moving from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector

Long gone are the days of retiring from the same job you were hired for straight out of school. Moving from job to job is a modern day reality. Sometimes the change is small, while at other times it is...

Career Q&A: Handling a career change

I am in mid career change. The career of prospect researcher was identified to me as a match for my transferable skills by the career assessment department at a local university. I now know what the position is and how...

Preparing and mentoring our emerging nonprofit professionals

"Most people don't say 'When I grow up I'm going to be the CEO of the local United Way' or 'I'm going to be the program director of Women's Services at the YWCA' or 'What is the career path for...

Making the move to a nonprofit organization

After progressing with your career for many years, you decide that your next job will be with a not-for-profit organization (NPO). You're excited about contributing to society, and are looking forward to a positive change. What can you expect? How...

Career Q&A: Taking a year off to travel

I am in the midst of a fairly significant career decision. My wife has an option for further work on her doctorate, and I am considering taking a one-year sabbatical to go to the United Kingdom with her. How do...

Career Q&A: References from an employer who was difficult to work with

"I have been in the same job for a year but I am being bullied and feel I should be looking for something else. I have skipped from job to job different times because I was not getting enough hours....
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