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You Know To Network, But Do You Know How?

by Nancy Stoker | 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 networkers. Conversely, those intimidated by the very notion of reaching out can be very successful at it. Instead of approaching networking by taking a deep breath, extending yourself and hoping for the best, make sure you first understand how to implement the process. Paul Bernard offers his thoughts on that very topic in his article, “6 Tips For Networking Success.”

Maximize Your Company’s Exposure By Partnering With the Press

by Nancy Stoker | 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 sure what’s assigned to your organization’s name is positive and accurate. But, without a dedicated communications/public relations person, much less of team of them, how does a nonprofit’s name and message get out there? Joan Garry offers her thoughts on the powers of the press, as well as how to best work with them, in her article, “How to Get Great Press Coverage For Your Nonprofit.”

Reengage Your Employees

by Nancy Stoker | Feb 1, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management

Of course, there are many factors contributing employee dissatisfaction or even deciding to leave a position. Some of those reasons are out of an employer’s control, but, sometimes, an employee leaves for reasons that could have been addressed or avoided with a boss’s proactive mindset. Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick offer ways employers can make powerful, positive impacts on their employees in their article, “How to Get Disengaged Employees to Re-engage.”

Rethinking Barriers To Recruitment and Retention

by Nancy Stoker | Jan 25, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management

Of course, nonprofits do not tend to have the capital to compete with for-profits in recruiting and retaining employees, but there is still much that can be gleaned from the strategies used in the corporate world.

Time Between Jobs: How To Use It and Explain It

by Nancy Stoker | 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 for having been out of work; that particular challenge has been lessened if not lifted from the employers’ end. The challenge has been replaced, though, with working to justify what you have been doing with that time.

Research Required During Job Search Process

by Nancy Stoker | 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...

Powerful Resumé Basics To Get You Started From Scratch Or Review

by Nancy Stoker | 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 date, plus effectively communicating it, is an overwhelming task. Frieda Woolf’s “A New Model for your Job Search – Part 2: Resumé” article helps break down the real purpose of the resumé as well as how to approach its creation or revision.

When Starting a Job Search, Start With You

by Nancy Stoker | 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 of 2015. And, with that good news, this might be just the time to brush up on your job search strategies and reinvent your plan.

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