Interim Angst

Interim Angst

by | Oct 29, 2013 | , ,

I am definitely overqualified for my present role. I hold an advanced education degree and have been in the workforce for more than 25 years. I took this job two years ago to keep myself productive. Now, I regret the choice. My immediate supervisor is a lifer who has learned the job totally on the job. She clearly resents my superior credentials and wastes no time in putting me down or reprimanding me without cause. I do an incredible job and have been complimented by everyone — except by my supervisor. My peers see the dynamic, but no one says anything for fear of being fired.

I have been job searching, and I have gone on three interviews in the past two months but have offers yet. What can I do to turn this around?

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Three Things to Reinvent Professional You

Three Things to Reinvent Professional You

by | Oct 15, 2013 | , ,

Q: I have been in the workplace for the past 30 years, and I have many leadership skills. I was laid off during a downsizing after 15 years with that organization, and it has been more than three years since I my last paycheck. It is also difficult finding a job equivalent to my last one. How can I get back on track? How do I present myself so others will want to hire me?

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One Poor Reference

One Poor Reference

by | Oct 8, 2013 | , , ,

I am part of the senior leadership team at a national not-for-profit. We are hiring a new executive director, and I was asked to review references for the two finalists. Most of the references were superb. However, there was a reference for one of the candidates (“Candidate One”) was absolutely scathing. It seemed so out of line with what the other references shared that I am inclined to disregard it. What do you suggest?

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What Can I Do To Get My Resume Noticed?

What Can I Do To Get My Resume Noticed?

by | Oct 1, 2013 | , ,

One attribute I find to be a great indicator of success is the candidate who doesn’t solely focus on those skills and attributes that can be objectively measured. It’s the candidate that communicates energy, excitement about the mission and a sense of commitment to the cause who catches this recruiter’s attention.

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How Do You Implement an Effective Diversity Plan?

How Do You Implement an Effective Diversity Plan?

by | Sep 24, 2013 | , ,

The discussion about how to implement a winning diversity strategy is as intriguing as it is ongoing. I read a recent thread on this topic on LinkedIn where there were comments about identifying specific goals, figuring out which specific tiers of an organization need to be addressed, overall organizational accountability and retention issues.

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Continual Job Rejection: What Is an Older Candidate To Do?

Continual Job Rejection: What Is an Older Candidate To Do?

by | Sep 17, 2013 | , ,

I am older than 50, and I am having a difficult time accepting repeat rejections during my job search. It is frustrating and difficult to find meaningful work. What is an older employee to do in this economy?

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How Do We Ask Our Executive Director To Leave?

How Do We Ask Our Executive Director To Leave?

by | Sep 10, 2013 | , , ,

I am a board member at a $10M non-profit in the North East. Our current Executive Director is coming up for review, and we are struggling with how to ask her to leave. The organization’s finances are in a pitiful state, morale is low, and, apparently, some key community relationships have deteriorated under her watch. How do we handle this touchy situation? Do we just ask her to leave?

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