“Do you have any questions for me?” This is a favourite question I normally ask at the end of mock interviews with my clients. The majority of the time, I hear “No”. Some people will admit that they do not...
Moving into management is a big jump for many people in the nonprofit sector — and sometimes is not necessarily the right move. We talked with people who recently made that leap as well as career coaches to understand why...
After you’ve hit SEND on a job application, get ready for the interview. Telephone interviewing is becoming increasingly popular as an additional screening tool prior to inviting candidates for an in-person interview, and companies expect that you’re ready to talk...
“I just need to get paid.” “I don’t know.” These are typical answers I hear when performing mock interviews with my clients and I ask, “Why do you want to work for this organization?” But while they may be honest,...
After the strong response to the article about the cult of busyness and the piece we did on the importance of finding flexibility within the 9 - 5 grind, we recognized that there was much more to the story of why...
Finding work that’s meaningful to you has important benefits: a job that's the right fit results in increased job satisfaction and better performance. It also contributes to your overall happiness in life. However, securing such a job isn’t always easy...
Perhaps you have been employed in the corporate sector for many years and are looking for a change, or maybe you are a new graduate who is looking to make a difference in the community. There are a number of...
Interested in learning more on this topic? We partnered with Volunteer Canada for a free webinar - watch the recording here! New graduates moving on from the security of student life understand all too well the pressure of a job...
We are living in a digital age. This is not shocking news to anyone at this point, it is simply reality. We have an online presence regardless of whether or not we are avid social media users. Even those who...
Interested in learning more on this topic? We partnered with the author for a free webinar on June 9, 2016. Watch the recording here. Before we dig into the reasons why introverts can be excellent nonprofit leaders, let's first make...
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