nonprofit jobsNow, that’s a notion to which I know many of us can relate – taking that leap we never saw coming. It happens when someone takes notice of something we can offer, approaches us with a, “Have you ever considered …” and we find ourselves where we never could have or would have imagined! And, as an extra bonus, I’ve often found that when this happens, we tend to land in a position that actually means something to us.
The money discussion led me to really sit and think about how money permeates every part of a job search. The big bang of money is in the form of an offer and is highly anticipated. But, the money factor starts way before that from travel to clothing to lodging. If you’re searching for a new job, or anticipating doing so, the reality of another financial burden is a little depressing since I’m not so sure the saying about it taking money to make money placates anyone right now.
While the onus is most definitely on the job seeker to take the bull by the horns and be in charge of his or her own job search, the fact is, more and more people are also being found … and pretty easily.
The Daring to Lead 2011 study reflects only one-third of the executive respondents reported confidence in the right successor being hired by their boards. Also among the respondents, almost half (45%) said they had not had a performance evaluation in the last year, and among those who did have one, 53% said it was only a little useful, and 15% reported theirs to not be useful at all. I know we can all do the math, but it drives it home to see in writing that two-thirds of the respondents are getting little to nothing out of what should be a major communication and proactive, evaluation tool.
I sometimes wish I had some magic to offer my clients. If only there were a simple answer or a one-size-fits-all solution to the job search, then we would all fly away on unicorns into a bright, beautiful future. Obviously, few of us have a rainbows and butterflies experience with the job search. Contrary to such an [...]
In the best of times, a job search rattles nerves. In times like now, that rattling amplifies. Where you once wanted a new job, you now need one. Or, you want to change jobs to further your career, and the search proves tedious.
Back in September, I wrote the post, “Is Switching To the Nonprofit Sector the Right Choice For You?” It generated many comments – all saying it is worth making the switch. Since then, through my work as a recruiter, I’ve spoken with many seeking to switch into the nonprofit sector. Some have successfully managed their searches and have [...]
So this month we at the Mission Connected blog would like to challenge you to write a blog post sharing your thoughts about working or job hunting in the nonprofit world. This will be February’s installment of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival, a long-running monthly series where bloggers all over the web write about a given topic.
“I am not blessed with patience,” said Kevin when he stepped into my office. He had been laid off from a Vice-president’s position seven weeks ago, and he was feeling restless, scattered and out of control. At the end of our time together, he was calmer, more optimistic, and raring to go. So, why the [...]
The New Year is always filled with tips for a fresh start for your career. But, what if you are not in the mood for all of the wholesome advice coming your way at this time of year? What if you are fed up with your situation, but an artificial date is no reason to believe that things will get any better? What if you just felt like complaining and were allowed to vent about everything you don’t like about your work or lack of it?
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