What’s Your Weakness?

What’s Your Weakness?

by | Feb 25, 2014 | , ,

Candor wins over canned responses. While this has always been at least somewhat true, honesty is highly sought particularly in an environment where the number of start-ups and smaller, leaner organizations is on the rise. Interviewers are more focused than ever on really getting to know how you function – particularly under stress. Some organizations go as far as to have their most senior leaders take rigorous behavioral tests to ensure they have the right stamina, skills, aptitude and attitude to succeed.

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A Bird In the Hand

A Bird In the Hand

by | Feb 18, 2014 | , ,

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?

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Body Talk

Body Talk

by | Feb 11, 2014 | , , ,

I recently read the Harvard Business School article, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” (Cuddy, Amy. TED Global, October 2012 .) In summation, Cuddy, a B-School researcher and socio-psychologist, completed studies revealing how our body posture affects our minds. I think it is reasonable to believe people as a whole understand that body language affects how others see us. But, what we might not realize is that our body language may also change how we see ourselves.

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Salary Match-Making

Salary Match-Making

by | Feb 4, 2014 | , ,

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!

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Two Ways to Work Your Network

Two Ways to Work Your Network

by | Dec 17, 2013 | , ,

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?

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After I Graduate, What’s Next?

After I Graduate, What’s Next?

by | Dec 10, 2013 | , ,

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?

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Disappointed, Overqualified and Looking At Underemployment

Disappointed, Overqualified and Looking At Underemployment

by | Nov 19, 2013 | , ,

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?

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Winning As Women

Winning As Women

by | Nov 12, 2013 | , , ,

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?

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