December 2009 - The Nonprofit Recruiter

A fresh start for your job search

by Fredia Woolf | Dec 29, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

As a new year beckons, it’s time for new hopes and resolutions, and it’s time to let the struggles and disappointments of the old year just float away. If you are seeking a new job, it is time to hatch your campaign plans and try new approaches with a...

So What Kind of Leader are You, Really? (Part 2) – 20 Leadership Don’ts

by Fredia Woolf | Dec 22, 2009 | Advice, Recruiters

It’s been a long, hard year, and you are ready for some down time during the holidays. But, before you go, take a little time for reflection about what kind of leader you have been this past year. This is a tongue in cheek list of Leadership Don’ts – ways...

What Your Resume Is Saying About You – It’s Not Looking So Good…

by Jay | Dec 17, 2009 | Job Seekers

Would you go to an interview dressed in shorts and flip flops? I certainly hope not. If you would, seriously… STOP. My point is this: Because you concern yourself about your first impression at an interview, you wear the suit or the nice professional career clothes,...

So what kind of leader are you, really? (Part 1)

by Fredia Woolf | Dec 15, 2009 | Advice, Recruiters

“People don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses,” is a common saying. And now you are looking to make a new hire; do you ever wonder what kind of boss you are? In today’s blog, I’ll tell you about a tool you can use to better understand how you are perceived at work and...

Some of the biggest Recruitment errors – and how to avoid them

by Fredia Woolf | Dec 8, 2009 | Advice, Recruiters

An ongoing part of organizational life is the need to hire people. Whether in a growth mode and building a team, recovering from an unpleasant layoff cycle, or replacing people who departed, many hiring managers and recruiters dread the recruitment process. And,...

Why developing your emotional intelligence is the most important tool in your job search

by Fredia Woolf | Dec 1, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

We all know changing jobs is one of the most stressful of human activities. The job search itself can be a lengthy trial testing the hardiest of souls. It is fraught with pitfalls, traps and treacherous moments that can derail you at any time. Knowing how to use...