by Nancy Stoker | Mar 14, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
Often, the vision of what it means to be in charge and the reality of it are often very different. The skewed vision is probably ingrained from childhood where, as children, we couldn’t wait to grow up and no longer be told what to do. This ideal is further...
by Nancy Stoker | Mar 7, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
When looking for a job, it is easy to get overwhelmed in what feels like the minutia of the process. With so much focus and emotional energy going toward the end goal of actually landing a job, it’s no wonder that the many details of the process itself get lost. And,...
by Nancy Stoker | Feb 29, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Any negotiation can make a person bristle or raise blood pressure. In fact, how many people admit they’ll do anything to avoid having to negotiate, haggle or even ask for anything? And, don’t we tend to sit back in awe of those who seem to have the guts to do it? But,...
by Nancy Stoker | Feb 22, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
If you’re older than 50 and looking for advice to approach your job search, there are plenty of resources online to get your mental wheels in motion. After reviewing a variety of readings, I found Kerry Hannon’s article, “The 11 Biggest Mistakes Older Job Hunters...
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...
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...
by Nancy Stoker | Feb 1, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
I recently reflected with a friend about our employment experiences, and one of the situations we agreed we didn’t like was, upon delivering a resignation notice, being asked, “What would it take to make you stay?” The question sounds good on its surface, but, as an...
by Nancy Stoker | Jan 25, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
The nonprofit sector is inarguably largely comprised of workers who are personally committed to what they are doing and to the organizations they serve. Typically, that personal commitment runs deep. Really deep. It is also no secret that there is a consistent problem...
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...
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...
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