I'm hoping to return to work after staying home to care for my family for the past 10 years. In the past 12+ years, I have built my "volunteer career" by progressing from doing simple tasks to taking on major...
How many of you head into work each day feeling less-than-enthused, bone-tired before you even get to the office, and anxious about having to face both your boss and that endless pile of paperwork on your desk? If that sounds...
I was asked to make a presentation to a group within my organization, and I totally lost it. I became very nervous and looked like an idiot in front of everyone. I think this has seriously hurt my career prospects,...
I will be retiring in a couple of years after a long career in the government and nonprofit sectors. While I am okay financially with my pensions, I would still like to work at something I enjoy, but not at...
I had a friend help me with my resume - she paid a few hundred dollars to have hers done professionally. I feel a little nervous with what she’s done with mine, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings....
I have been in my current role at a medium-sized charity for more than years. I haven’t been promoted since my first year here (to my current job), even though I’m now doing much more than I was when I...
From nervousness to excitement, frustration to anticipation, and desperation to hope... If you’ve ever attended a job fair, you will likely relate to the feelings of anxiety job seekers experience at these career events. If you are actively job hunting,...
I started a new job at a national charity about two and a half months ago. It’s been very exciting, but after some initial successes, I’ve gotten steadily further behind on my project deadlines, even though I’m now working 10...
I joined my current organization - which is in the nonprofit sector - from the corporate world. I believe in the environmental cause and want to make a difference. I was busy before in the banking world, but the hours...
Capitalizing on volunteer and service experiences can be very helpful if you are looking for your first job after school, planning a career move, or returning to work after a hiatus. An important part of the job search process is...
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