by F. Jay Hall | Feb 29, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Any negotiation can make a person bristle or raise blood pressure. In fact, how many people admit they’ll do anything to avoid having to negotiate, haggle or even ask for anything? And, don’t we tend to sit back in awe of those who seem to have the guts to do it? But,...
by F. Jay Hall | Feb 22, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
If you’re older than 50 and looking for advice to approach your job search, there are plenty of resources online to get your mental wheels in motion. After reviewing a variety of readings, I found Kerry Hannon’s article, “The 11 Biggest Mistakes Older Job Hunters...
by F. Jay Hall | Feb 15, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Of all times the word networking really hits one’s ear, it is when it is used in conjunction with looking for a job. The word alone tends to evoke an emotional response. Those energized by the idea might enjoy talking with people, but they aren’t necessarily effective...
by F. Jay Hall | Feb 8, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
It’s human nature to gravitate toward what is known — even if the extent of that is just a recognizable name. Name recognition, all by itself, has a lot of pull because it carries with it the meaning an individual assigns it. As a leader, you want to make...
by F. Jay Hall | Feb 1, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
I recently reflected with a friend about our employment experiences, and one of the situations we agreed we didn’t like was, upon delivering a resignation notice, being asked, “What would it take to make you stay?” The question sounds good on its surface, but, as an...
by F. Jay Hall | Jan 25, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
The nonprofit sector is inarguably largely comprised of workers who are personally committed to what they are doing and to the organizations they serve. Typically, that personal commitment runs deep. Really deep. It is also no secret that there is a consistent problem...
by F. Jay Hall | Jan 18, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Among the many fears faced when looking for a job is how to best sell oneself to a potential employer. If you’ve been out of work for any period of time, for any reason, this fear can be exacerbated. By and large, though, gone are the days of shame or embarrassment...
by F. Jay Hall | Jan 11, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Whether the research leg of the job search process is deemed exciting or intimidating, it must be done. In her article, “A New Model for Your Job Search – Part 5: Research,” Fredia Woolf points out that while the internet makes this process easier than ever, it also...
by F. Jay Hall | Jan 4, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Whether you have started the New Year motivated to change your job or career as soon as possible, or you simply need to revisit your resumé file to make sure it is up to date, the task of creating or revising it can be incredibly daunting. Capturing your career to...
by F. Jay Hall | Dec 28, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
With the New Year often comes the desire for a big change in your job, namely, that it’s time to find a new one. Reports are out that a significant number of employers anticipate hiring more people in the first half of 2016 than were brought on board in the last half...
by F. Jay Hall | Dec 14, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
Job search preparation is not just for the candidates. On the other side of their searches are important openings employers want to fill with the perfect fit. Attracting and having an offer accepted from that ideal candidate takes a lot of careful consideration,...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Dec 7, 2015 | Advice, Featured
Strong organizations require strong Board members especially as millennials turn to careers in environments that support a social mission. Nonprofit organizations have a real opportunity to capitalize on this influx of young, passionate, potential hires. Before...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 30, 2015 | Advice, Featured
A positive work environment can be a large factor in lowering turnover rates at a company. Open offices with loose floor plans are a burgeoning trend. But, free thought without structure or critique can be just as damaging as too many restrictions. This is the focus...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 16, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
In a world of fast fixes and articles that focus on a “get rich quick” business angle, Stephen Key offers his version of the tell-it-like-it-is breakdown of what it means to be an entrepreneur in his article, “11 Truths About Being an Entrepreneur.” Key, a 30-year...
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Nov 9, 2015 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
There is encouraging news for nonprofits. Millennials (twenty-something to thirty-something year olds) often seek alignment to a cause while defining their career choices. Organizations that are cause-based definitely have the advantage when Millennials shop for jobs....
by Ivy Alphonse-Leja | Oct 13, 2015 | Advice, Featured
Entering into a new business venture can be a lot like starting a new relationship: both endeavors are exciting and often romanticized beyond reality. Aspiring entrepreneurs may have dreams of innovation beyond the nine-to-five workplace, but, before jumping into a...
by Karen Alphonse | Dec 2, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
Question: Our company is about to hire a new COO who will manage the whole finance department. We want to be very sure she has strong interpersonal and technical skills. We have spoken to all of her listed references, and, while they have been off the charts, I...
by Karen Alphonse | Nov 11, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Management
Question: I am at the top of my game having just been promoted into the CEO role at a major corporation. Yet, I am feeling strangely dissatisfied and lonely despite my professional accolades. It seems as if I attend meeting after meeting and as if I am not...
by Karen Alphonse | Oct 21, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I am applying for C-Suite position with a company. The position description requires a “thoughtful” cover letter. What does this mean? How do I draft one? Answer: As you already know, you need to respond to the skills, traits and qualities listed in the...
by Karen Alphonse | Sep 30, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I am a licensed social worker who has been putting time in at law firms and finance companies on Wall Street for the past two decades. I have been promoted regularly and earn an executive salary. At the same time, I have taken social services courses to...
