I would like to expand and become a more rounded leader perhaps in the not-for-profit sector. My spouse transfers to Chicago in six months, and I want to take advantage of the opportunity to launch a whole new career when we move. I feel like resigning immediately and getting on with new opportunities. Any ideas?
I recently read the Harvard Business School article, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” (Cuddy, Amy. TED Global, October 2012
My recent one-hour interview went very well. It is an exciting opportunity for the right person, and what they propose is a needed initiative in the community. My challenge is that the position pays $80K with full benefits, but I currently earn almost $140K per annum. A $60K drop would be a financial disaster as I wouldn’t be able to afford my mortgage let alone other necessary bills. I did not react to this figure. Help!
Q: I have contacted everyone I know about leads for jobs. A few have been helpful; most have been non-responsive. What do you suggest?
Question: I graduated from a great college, and I am sorting through options. I did internships over the past two summers, but neither of those employers has offered me a full-time job. What do I need to create the “dream job” for myself?
During my current job search, I have networked with several people, and these are my concerns:
•The trend seems to be positions with term limits or temporary positions;
•I am not excited about the opportunities I see, and
•Hiring directors at nonprofits have a perception they may not be able to afford me.
I am exploring consulting opportunities with a goal of building my own practice while perhaps holding down a part-time job to afford necessary expenses. Meanwhile, a former corporate employer has requested my resume. I have since forwarded it for a position that is opening up. Your thoughts?
How does the gender gap affect working women today? Have any strides been made since the Women’s Liberation movement to make women’s workforce issues a matter of public debate?
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?