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Seven Reasons For Working With a Coach

by Fredia Woolf | Nov 5, 2010 | Advice

Readers of this blog probably fall into one of the following categories: – you are actively looking for a new position – you are considering the next stage of your career – you are looking to hire someone for your organization...

The Science of Happiness

by Fredia Woolf | Oct 29, 2010 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management

I have had the happy fortune in the last few weeks to attend talks by two of the leading “Happiness Gurus”, Doctor Barbara Fredrickson at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Doctor Tal Ben-Shahar, who has taught one of the most popular classes at...

Now That You’ve Made the Switch – Five Things To Keep In Mind

by Carmel Napolitano | Oct 22, 2010 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers

In my recent posts, we’ve been talking about making a switch from the for- profit sector to the nonprofit sector. We’ve looked at what you need to ask yourself before making the switch, and we’ve outlined some of the practical steps you can take to make a move. So,...

The Importance of Story Telling in Career Development

by Fredia Woolf | Oct 15, 2010 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers

By chance more than planning, I have found myself delivering Career Development seminars to MBA students in Massachusetts and California in the past week. The first group with whom I worked were all women wanting to follow an entrepreneurial path, and the second...

What Happens When You Hit a Career White-Out?

by Fredia Woolf | Oct 1, 2010 | Advice, Job Seekers

Renee was the consummate professional. For ten years, her career was the model of upward mobility. Yes, she had had a slow start, but after her first couple of jobs trying things out, she accepted an entry-level position and soon hit her stride. She was eager to...

Twitter updates from the past week

by Jay | Sep 26, 2010 | Featured, Twitter Updates

Executive Director, Brooklyn Public Library, Brookyln, NY http://t.co/UdpgZGa #NYC #jobs #nonprofit # Dean Central Michigan University Mt Pleasant, MI http://cot.ag/c3EBXQ #academic #highered #jobs # Director of Development, NY Regional Office American Committee for...

Ten New Leadership Skills For an Uncertain World

by Fredia Woolf | Sep 24, 2010 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management

Bob Johansen, a professional Forecaster, authored a book called “Leaders Make the Future: Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World”. He wrote about the VUCA forces operating in the world today, referring to the increasing amount of volatility,...

Switching to Nonprofit Sector – Where Do I Look?

by Carmel Napolitano | Sep 22, 2010 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers

There is good reason beyond seeking a mission driven career to consider making a move to work in the nonprofit sector. Despite the economic downturn of the last two years, the sector continues to grow. In 2000, the number of nonprofits was about 800,000. By 2009, the...

Is Switching To the Nonprofit Sector the Right Choice For You?

by Carmel Napolitano | Sep 15, 2010 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers

Thanks to such people as Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Angelina Jolie, philanthropy and nonprofits now enjoy a glamorized reputation. I can’t count the number of times a disaffected accountant, investment banker or lawyer has said to me that they now dream of...

The Four R’s – How Organizations Can Make the Most Of Using an Executive Recruiter

by Carmel Napolitano | Sep 9, 2010 | Advice, Featured, Management, Recruiters

Engaging an executive recruiting consultant for your organization’s position search shouldn’t cause you anxiety. You hired a search consultant to ease your anxiety. So, take a look at my Four R’s to get some pointers on how to make the most of the...

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