Tips for job seekers and recruiters in the not-for-profit sector.
Tania Jones’ job search lasted ten months, one week and five days. She counted each one of them. Unexpectedly laid off in the depths of the 2009 job slump, she was diligent and proactive in sending out her resume and seeking out contacts and opportunities. But, apart from one potential job tha
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A critical differentiator between you and other equally qualified candidates competing for the same job is what people say about you. These days, employers are taking more time doing background checks on people because the risk of hiring someone “blind” is just too great. While criminal and
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What is the current picture of the career marketplace? Some statistics are downright dispiriting. For example, the US Labor Department reports 7.2 million jobs lost in the US economy from December 2007 to December 2009, and a recent study shows that two thirds of those finding work are accepti
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Our friend Nicholas is back from the holidays. He was determined to restart his job search with vigor and focus. But as so often before, this feeling of resolve and optimism has dissolved into sporadic activity and apathy. So, what should Nicholas do to get his job search off to a great start f
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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 fresh eye, renewed energy and passionate comm
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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 your Emotional Intelligence (EQ
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Are all of your job search eggs in one basket? I once knew a guy who applied to about 100 jobs and got two call backs. First of all, those aren't great odds and tells me something isn't right. But, second, and even worse than the outcome of his odds, was that after he received the two call b
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Have you ever wondered if there is something you are doing wrong in your job search? I am not suggesting that it’s your fault if your search stumbles or gets stale – it’s a very tough market out there - but there may well be times you do foul up. So, if you do, what should you do? Here
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There's definitely something to be said for having a good education. After all, you wouldn't have gotten where you are if you hadn't obtained your degree right? So why stop there? If there's anything the current economy has taught us, it's that good paying jobs are still hard to find. Even mo
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Another critical “Re” you need to master to conduct a successful job search is Research. With the internet, it has never been easier to find information about people and organizations, but that in itself can be problematic because people are often intimidated into inaction. Many job seekers are
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