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Using the Power of a Conference in Your Job Search

by Nichole E | Aug 16, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

I’ve done a bit of traveling this year, and if there’s one thing I’ve gained from it, it’s that there are always doors waiting to be opened. Some of these doors are found at industry conferences. Part of my travel involved attending such...

A New Model for Your Job Search – Part 1: Results

by Fredia Woolf | Aug 15, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Searching for work can be tedious and stressful in the best of times. While there are those lucky few who somehow always seem to find themselves in the right place at the right time, there are the rest of us who have a lot of heavy lifting to do before we land any job...

Finding an Online Lifeline During Your Job Search

by Nichole E | Aug 13, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Whether or not the job market is in the tank, you need a support network during your job search. A support network can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a chance to make new contacts. For others, it’s a way to stay sane during the...

JOB SEARCH ON HOLD: Waiting It Out

by Karen Alphonse | Aug 11, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

During the past several months, clients have approached us asking how to manage a stalled application process. Silence is unnerving for highly motivated executives with the kinds of backgrounds that would have guaranteed a quick hire just a couple of years ago. The...

Navigating the Secret Job Search

by Nichole E | Aug 7, 2009 | Job Seekers

As tough as the job market is, there are some people with secure jobs who are still wanting to change their present situations. Whether you’re unhappy with your present situation or simply looking for a more fulfilling opportunity, it’s in your best...

Understanding Why You Didn’t Get Hired

by Nichole E | Aug 4, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Sometimes it happens: That which seems too good to be true really is. Your job search is no different, and understanding its outcome is important. I’ve applied for positions for which I thought I was perfect, but, for whatever reason, I got passed by, and the...

Back to Basics Guide for Nonprofit Recruiters

by Michele Allen | Jul 30, 2009 | Recruiters

Today’s economy has flooded the labor pool creating more of a labor ocean; there are more people available to work than there are available jobs. On a very basic level, this means recruiters are inundated with applicants all vying for a handful of opportunities. The...

Relax! You’re Just Talking

by Nichole E | Jul 27, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Often when you’re in an interview, the pressure is on to perform. Unfortunately, in your excitement to sell yourself, you can forget to be human. Salespeople will tell you that in order to close the deal, stop focusing on the sale at the end, and start paying...

Can You Save Your Next Employer Money?

by Nichole E | Jul 27, 2009 | Job Seekers, News

Today’s economic situation requires employers to run their organizations a little differently now than from even a year ago if they want to stay afloat. According to a recent news article, fundraising, accounting, and finance positions are much sought after by...

5 Things Your Resume Can Do Without

by Nichole E | Jul 23, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Your resume is your calling card. Long before you reach the interview stage, you are judged by your talents, your affiliations and what you can offer an organization. While you want to cover all of the above points in your resume and cover letter, you don’t...

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