Powerful Resumé Basics To Get You Started From Scratch Or Review

Powerful Resumé Basics To Get You Started From Scratch Or Review

by | Jan 4, 2016 | , ,

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.

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When Starting a Job Search, Start With You

When Starting a Job Search, Start With You

by | Dec 28, 2015 | , ,

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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The Employer’s Side Of the Job Search

The Employer’s Side Of the Job Search

by | Dec 14, 2015 | , , ,

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, planning and hard work. Karen Alphonse’s article, “Good Interview Practices: Employers Perspective,” provides an in-depth look at the process from a variety of angles as it progresses through its beginning, middle and end.

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Traits Of Strong Board Members

Traits Of Strong Board Members

by | Dec 7, 2015 | ,

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 looking for talent, your organization has to rest on a solid foundation; its Board is key in this regard. A piece by Cheryl L. Dorsey in the Huffington Post outlines three traits to look for in a good Board member:

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Creativity and Criticism As Critical Components Of Innovation

Creativity and Criticism As Critical Components Of Innovation

by | Nov 30, 2015 | ,

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.

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What ‘Entrepreneur’ Really Means

What ‘Entrepreneur’ Really Means

by | Nov 16, 2015 | , , ,

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 entrepreneur, offers insights helpful to all new entrepreneurs.

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Attracting Millennials To Your Workplace

Attracting Millennials To Your Workplace

by | Nov 9, 2015 | , , ,

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.

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Key Distinctions Between a Leader and a Manager

Key Distinctions Between a Leader and a Manager

by | Nov 2, 2015 | , ,

Asking the difference between the definition of a leader and of a manager may seem redundant. After all, the two roles have overlapping responsibilities and requirements. In an article written by James Kerr, it is noted: “There’s a difference between leadership and management. Leaders look forward and imagine the possibilities that the future may bring in order to set direction. Managers monitor and adjust today’s work, regularly looking backward to ensure that current goals and objectives are being met. The best leaders lead and let their management teams manage the work at hand.”

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