Career Q&A: Ten resolutions for 2010

The holiday and new year are upon us again. It's a great time to look back on what we've done over the past year, and look forward to new opportunities and prospects in 2010. Studies show that people who set...

Five ways to be indispensable at work

Regardless of an individual's job standing, knowing how to be an essential employee is crucial. Whether an employer is contemplating either promotions or downsizing, it's important for an employee to portray as many positive qualities as possible. But what are...

Career Q&A: Relocating for a new job

I think I will have an offer for the perfect job for me - but it is across the country, and I am a little bit nervous about committing to moving and then finding out I hate my boss or...

Career Q&A: Super supervising

I was recently promoted to a position that involves supervising two other employees, which is something I have never done. What is the best way to approach this? Congratulations! It is a big step and quite an accomplishment to supervise...

Networking: A career must

There is a word out there that has many career-oriented people crawl under their desks never to be seen again. This same word causes stress to those who cannot understand how to do it, and breathes fear into those who...

Career Q&A: Mastering mentoring

I have a mentor at work who is helping me to deal with career and life issues. Even though the discussions are supposed to be confidential, I think that my mentor is sharing some of this information with other managers,...

Executive coaching: Another tool in the toolbox?

During Virginia Edelstein's annual review last year, it was decided that for the purpose of her professional development, she would work at identifying her next steps. Project director at Volunteer Vancouver, Edelstein had grown a bit restless recently. Discerning more...

The benefits of acquiring and maintaining your CFRE designation

In most professions, there are governing bodies or associations that oversee professional credentials, such as the CA designation for accounting or the bar for lawyers. These governing bodies are there to ensure that professional standards are kept current and upheld...

Career Q&A: Job offer ethics

I am nearing graduation, and I am also progressing through a very lengthy federal government recruitment process that could take up to a year. During this time, I am also looking for alternative full-time employment. I feel that not declaring...

Career Q&A: Dumbing down your resume

I was laid off a few months ago from a senior level position. Senior roles seem to be less frequently advertised, so I have started applying for lower-level positions, with no success either. What am I doing wrong? Should I...