I recently became a permanent resident of Canada and am moving here soon from the Caribbean. I did my undergraduate degree in Canada and my Masters degree in the US. As I was a Fulbright Scholar, I had to agree...
Many people believe that when looking for a new job quantity reigns supreme. Write a generic resume and send it out to as many organizations as possible in the hope that someone will take a chance on you. However, most...
A job search can be very intimidating, especially if you are either new to the workforce or changing careers. You can, of course, simply email resume after resume, hoping that somebody will reply. However, even if you are successful in...
I feel the communication is breaking down between my new supervisor and myself. I never seem to be able to get my point across to her in a way that she appreciates. In meetings, I often feel hurried, and then...
I was hired at an entry-level position for a big company. During the interview I was told that I was overqualified and was asked if I was interested in sharing tasks between my position and another position at a higher...
As National Volunteer Week is fast approaching (April 18th to April 24th), it is important to remember that nonprofit organizations are, typically, a combination of both paid employees and volunteers. It is important for a nonprofit to understand the value...
Entering the workforce is like being a child; many of us are young, naïve and unknowing to the ways of the world. Some organizations like to take advantage of this fact and pinch new employees in terms of wages. Others...
I am currently looking for a job, and I have had a bad reaction with the same senior recruiter on two jobs now. I was a real contender in the initial stages, but both times she has been in interviews...
When entering the nonprofit sector, people often find themselves drawn to organizations that align with their values. They feel energized by their passion for the cause and, over time, they develop their career and contribute to the mission of the...
I work in a small office for a not-for-profit organization, and I like my job, but I work right next to someone who is VERY unhappy with her life. I have noticed over the past few months that I am...
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