by Karen Alphonse | Oct 2, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I just eliminated all of the dates from my resume because I fear “age-ism” is playing a role in the low response rate I’m receiving. What is your advice? Should I keep the dates on? A: This topic has definitely evolved in the employment world. It used to...
by Karen Alphonse | Sep 25, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: You suggest as a search strategy to build relationships with a range of organizations within my field. Building those relationships seems like a long-term strategy. Is there networking I can do in the short run to improve my chances of locating my next position?...
by Karen Alphonse | Sep 18, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have been researching positions in the nonprofit field dealing with the growing economic and social concerns related to poverty, unemployment and hunger in the United States. Because these are particularly challenging times, it seems the focus of my application...
by Karen Alphonse | Sep 11, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am a successful, junior executive in the hospitality industry, and I have four pending job offers. All came to me by referral, and I will get a considerable bump up in compensation by taking any one of them. I am in the middle of my career and calculate having...
by Karen Alphonse | Sep 4, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have been consulting on economic development issues for a while and want to step into a leadership role as an Executive Director or a Chief Operating Officer. I have been applying for positions, but I am not getting call backs. What should I do? A: Without...
by Karen Alphonse | Aug 28, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: Lately, I am feeling like a failure. It is the middle of life, and I have nothing to show professionally for all of my past efforts. I have degrees from two prestigious universities and a decade worth of “flat” achievement. I have sent out a ton of resumes,...
by Karen Alphonse | Aug 21, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have made it to the second round of interviews for a position that interests me, and I need to address salary. I am a female executive with 20 years’ of solid, leadership experience. How should I go about approaching this sensitive issue? A: Earlier in my...
by Karen Alphonse | Aug 14, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am a senior leader seeking a foundation executive role. I have had a difficult time penetrating this market even though I am well-connected in my community. What do you suggest? A: I see you already value connections and connectedness. At this point, work...
by Karen Alphonse | Aug 7, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am applying to an organization I know. Grant procurement is a big piece of my job, and the organization is an upstream grantor organization. Do you have any tips about how to approach the group? A: This can be a tricky, yet wonderful, opportunity to showcase...
by Karen Alphonse | Jul 31, 2012 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I am so frustrated with my job search that I do not know what to do with myself. I have been at it for almost two years. I keep sending out cover letters and resumes to opportunities posted on the Web. No one acknowledges my applications. I have had a couple of...
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