by Karen Alphonse | Jul 8, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Question: I have been doing international contracts for the past decade. Many of them have been with affiliated organizations. Recently, I saw a great opportunity with an NGO with which I worked several years ago. I want to apply, but I hesitate. Is there some...
by Karen Alphonse | Jun 17, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am an international development professional. I have worked many years on economic development issues for NGOs in Eastern Europe and Africa. It’s time for me to launch myself as a leader. I just saw a Director role that has been posted for two locations, ...
by Karen Alphonse | May 27, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am a CFO, and a well-respected, local nonprofit is looking for an operations person with a strong finance background. This is a really exciting opportunity as the organization is in growth mode, and I could see myself leading it one day. The crunch is about the...
by Karen Alphonse | May 6, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Management
Q: How can you tell good managers from bad ones? What sets them apart? A: No one deliberately sets out to be a “bad” manager. Therefore, I would reframe the question as one that focuses on a leader’s effectiveness. Effective leaders often have concrete ideas as...
by Karen Alphonse | Apr 15, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: About 10 years, ago, I came to the United States from a country overseas. I earned my first degree in accounting followed by a second degree in business organization from solid colleges. I know I am highly qualified, competent and have excellent references. ...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 25, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have a feeling one of my references is not giving me a good evaluation. In my last set of interviews, the prospective employer seemed very enthusiastic about hiring me. But, after conducting reference checks, he refused to return my phone calls. What can I do...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 18, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am redrafting my resume, and I want to know whether I should include my address. What is the protocol? A: The protocol of including an address dates back to the time when prospective employers responded individually to applications with customized letters. ...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 11, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Management
Q: We are a group of entrepreneurs excited about making our socially responsible start-up a success. Part of that success is bringing the right kind of Executive Director on board. In our discussions, we are struggling with how to draft a compelling position...
by Karen Alphonse | Mar 4, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I left my last position in a hurry. I was so eager to get out that I resigned without giving my supervisors much explanation or time to organize and fill my role. I thought I was leaving to take on the “Dream Job,” but, I am two weeks into it and realize this is...
by Karen Alphonse | Feb 25, 2014 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am preparing for a huge interview and want to have good answers for the tough questions. What do you advise? A: Candor wins over canned responses. While this has always been at least somewhat true, honesty is highly sought particularly in an environment where...
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