by Laura Gassner Otting | Jun 16, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Functional vs Chronological: Which Resume Format is Best? The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Nothing more, nothing less. It need not exclaim to tell a potential employer why they must hire you this instant, but rather, get your foot in the door to tell... by Cameron Kobes | Apr 6, 2017 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management
In certain professions and certain fields, it’s acceptable to hire just about anybody. A key role in a nonprofit is not one of those professions. Any key role—CEO, financial officer, resource manager, etc.—require a highly qualified candidate with demonstrable skill... by Cameron Kobes | Jan 26, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
A trend has been taking place in the world of business, with consequences for the way nonprofit organizations recruit and grow. According to David E. Edell’s article ‘Transitioning From Business to the Nonprofit Sector’, an increasing number of working business... by Jay | Jan 4, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
No matter how senior you are in your organization or how secure you believe is your position, you would do well to take an entrepreneurial attitude toward your career. It is comforting to believe others will take care of you, and it’s easy to become either... by Karen Alphonse | Nov 10, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
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? A: Respectfully, stop and reassess. When people suspect you are “using” them, they may clam up and withhold likely leads or limit... by 0187289787602 | Sep 26, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
There are a handful of reasons people justify not creating a cover letter to include with their resumes. A popular theory is that the cover letter isn’t read anyway. I recently read where almost half of those hiring don’t read them. But, that tells me that almost half... by 0187289787602 | Sep 19, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Stop and think about those whom you consider “great leaders.” What makes them so? Are they the ones who know all of the ins and outs of an operation and could move mountains by themselves if need be? You know as well as I that the definition of a great leader is quite... by 0187289787602 | Sep 12, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
The amount of resources guiding the best ways to prepare for your job interview is almost immeasurable. In one, quick Web search, you have a multitude of articles at your fingertips showing you the way. In addition to the overlap of information from various sources,... by 0187289787602 | Aug 29, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
No matter the role you play during any given moment, your ability to listen tends to be a huge key to success in the relationship. Your ability to engage in listening – yes, engage in listening – is often determinant of a good outcome in any exchange. This skill is no... by 0187289787602 | Aug 22, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
You’ve conquered the initial phases of the job search, and you have been contacted for an interview! You already know how important it is to present your skills and abilities in ways that directly connect to the position at hand. But, you also know an interview is... by 0187289787602 | Aug 15, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I have to be honest that I don’t often hear people talk about the number of simultaneous job offers they receive. In fact, I can really only think of one example where a relative of mine had the opportunity to choose staying in his current position or being promoted... by 0187289787602 | Aug 1, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
It’s the interview prompt that can send a quick chill down your spine: “Describe a conflict you encountered with a coworker, and explain how that turned out.” And, when in a position where you want to demonstrate you are the ideal candidate with whom everyone can get... by 0187289787602 | Jul 25, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
You just had a great interview. You are certain you presented yourself well, and those interviewing seemed receptive to and interested in you. Even though you feel you did well, you still find yourself questioning if you conveyed what you needed to demonstrate you are... by 0187289787602 | Jul 18, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
No matter how much we anticipate and plan for anything in life, the outcome isn’t always what we hoped. For myself, I am quite peaceful about such an outcome if I can look back and see I did every, single thing I could to influence the one I wanted. It’s when, in... by 0187289787602 | Jul 11, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
No matter how much time and effort you give to the creation of your resume, the fact is that it isn’t going to receive a lot of attention from a hiring manager or recruiter before a decision is made whether or not to pursue your candidacy. That’s right: The very... by 0187289787602 | Jun 27, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I’m of the era where I typed my resume on the new-fangled personal computer, sent it out in a stamped envelope and waited for a phone call on the land line. Like many “of this era,” when it comes to looking for a job, the process is not just about simply finding the... by 0187289787602 | Jun 20, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I will never forget taking a $5K pay cut to leave one professional position for another. I was miserable in my job, so I put the word out to every, single person I knew that I was on the hunt. (That was quite a task given my brand of “putting the word out” predates... by 0187289787602 | Jun 6, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Many stages of the job-search process require your attention to detail. And, within those stages are different steps that also need attention. Yes, it can be exhausting. But, each step is worthy of intentional focus and strategy. So, congratulate yourself when you get... by 0187289787602 | May 23, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I vividly remember interviewing for my very first professional job. I started it immediately after graduating college, and, I must confess, I took that job under the “whatever job I can get” umbrella. I admit I didn’t fully understand the position. I didn’t notice I... by 0187289787602 | May 16, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when job searching is just how personal it all feels. No one wants his or her body of work judged as not worthy of the job for which he or she applies. Not to mention, one’s very personal life is further involved when the job...