Archive for August, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 08-31-2009

by: F. Jay Hall August 31, 2009

Director Criminal Justice Research & Evaluation Center, Jonh Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC http://bit.ly/utuLo #research #job # Director of Quality / Risk Management, Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Prescott Valley, AZ http://bit.ly/dWsGx # Human Services Executive Director, Brown County, Green Bay, Wisconsin http://bit.ly/NCWtR #gov #health #county #jobs # Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of [...]

A New Model for your Job Search – Part 2: Resumé

by: Fredia Woolf August 25, 2009

Last time, we talked about refocusing your job search energies from the Result, which is beyond your control, to the other four “Re’s” that you can do something about. Today let’s look at the first “Re”, your resumé.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-24

by: F. Jay Hall August 23, 2009

Executive Director, Tennesseans for Fair Taxation, Knoxville, Tennessee http://bit.ly/Yka0c #advocacy #executive #jobs # Director of Housing and Community Development, City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL http://bit.ly/AbkzD #gov #municipal #jobs # Executive Director, Neighborhood Housing Services, Chicago, Illinois http://bit.ly/16ThXs #executive #economic #development #jobs # Human Resources Director, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), Jupiter, [...]

Why Soft Skills Can be More Important than You Think

by: Nichole E August 20, 2009

If you think your resume should be all about your experience and your accomplishments, then you’re not going to like what I have to tell you. As a job seeker looking for placement at the Executive level in the not-for-profit sector, it’s important to prove your worth in terms of accomplishments, but it’s even more [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 08-16-2009

by: F. Jay Hall August 16, 2009

Associate Director, World Economic Forum USA New York, NY http://bit.ly/WkgGC #nonprofit #jobs #finance # Development Officer, Adkins Arboretum Maryland’s Eastern Shore http://bit.ly/yg7br #jobs #fundraising #environmental # Executive Director, National African American Women’s Leadership Institute Dallas area/virtual http://bit.ly/paNbP #jobs # Chief Operations Officer, One Earth Future Foundation Louisville, Colorado http://bit.ly/42Spy #nonprofit #jobs # Chief Executive Officer, [...]

Using the Power of a Conference in Your Job Search

by: Nichole E August 16, 2009

I’ve done a bit of traveling this year, and if there’s one thing I’ve gained from it, it’s that there are always doors waiting to be opened. Some of these doors are found at industry conferences. Part of my travel involved attending such conferences. Conferences are more than forums for educational sessions; they offer the chance [...]

A New Model for Your Job Search – Part 1: Results

by: Fredia Woolf August 15, 2009

Searching for work can be tedious and stressful at the best of times. There are those lucky few who somehow always seem to find themselves in the right place at the right time, but then there are the rest of us, who have a lot of heavy lifting to do before we land any job at all, let alone the one of our dreams. The problem is

Finding an Online Lifeline During Your Job Search

by: Nichole E August 13, 2009

Whether or not the job market is in the tank, you need a support network during your job search. A support network can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a chance to make new contacts. For others, it’s a way to stay sane during the job seeking process. Online support systems are abundant and [...]

JOB SEARCH ON HOLD: Waiting It Out

by: Karen Alphonse August 11, 2009

During the past months, several clients have approached us with questions about how to manage a stalled application process. Silence is unnerving for highly motivated executives with the kinds of backgrounds that would have guaranteed quick hire a couple of years ago. The hiring processes, protocols and timelines seem baffling. This article outlines ways you can cope effectively with today’s hiring climate.

Navigating the Secret Job Search

by: Nichole E August 7, 2009

As tough as the job market is, there are some people with secure jobs who are still wanting to change their present situations. Whether you’re unhappy with your present situation or simply looking for a more fulfilling opportunity, it’s in your best interest to keep any job searches you’re doing on the down low. Aside from the [...]