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Social Workers: Get Interviewed For Social Work Month Blog Series

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Workers: Get Interviewed For Social Work Month Blog Series

  Packaged For Success was created to share tips and strategies for achieving success on your own terms. I love that my social work degree has allowed me to connect all my passions in my business. I love social work!   If you’ve been reading my blog or following me on social media for a […]

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Every Intern Needs A Professional Portfolio

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Every Intern Needs A Professional Portfolio

  At the onset of every internship, I ask my interns what they want to learn, do, and gain. This, in my opinion, is the most important question to ask and the foundation for internship success. Confidence, competence, and credentials are the three pillars in my career development strategy. Each pillar can be showcased in […]

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Review Your Human Resources Policies Before Starting An Internship Program

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Review Your Human Resources Policies Before Starting An Internship Program

  The success of an internship program depends on several factors including effective and efficient systems and processes.  There are many things to consider before you start an internship program in order to build it on a solid foundation. In order to implement and manage a successful program you will want to review your human […]

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18 Reasons I Loved the Black Panther Movie

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 21, 2018 | Comments Off on 18 Reasons I Loved the Black Panther Movie

  Months ago, a family member suggested we see the movie Black Panther as a family event. Sure, works for me.  I’m really not the comic book, super hero type, but I love family activities. Then there was the hype and I started to get more interested.  I have to admit that did not come […]

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Leadership Tips for President’s Day

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Leadership Tips for President’s Day

  Happy President’s Day! I hesitated A LOT before making the decision to publish this post. I considered how it could negatively impact my brand and business. (Have I Ruined My Professional Image?) I wondered if people would understand how it “fits” with my purpose and mission of my business. I decided that my authenticity […]

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Hire for What You Need Not Because Your Intern Is In Need

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Hire for What You Need Not Because Your Intern Is In Need

  Most people think that an intern must be a college student.  That is not true.  An intern can be a high school student, a college graduate seeking more experience in their field, a person who has had a string of bad luck, a parent returning to the workforce, a former inmate getting reacclimated to […]

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Practice Self-Love on Valentine’s Day and Everyday

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Practice Self-Love on Valentine’s Day and Everyday

Self-love isn’t selfish. We live in an extremely competitive world. Where did you go to school and what do you do are questions most of us ask or are asked as soon as we meet someone new. Social media allows us to compare our worst to someone else’s staged best twenty-four hours a day, seven […]

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Let Your Intern Help Protect Your Employees, Business and Customers

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Let Your Intern Help Protect Your Employees, Business and Customers

  I am a master’s level social worker with nearly two decades of experience in school-based programs. Protection of children is goal number one. Over the years, my staff and I have been required to become certified mandated reporters, submit our driving records before we were allowed to drive company vehicles, have local, state, and […]

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18 Things That Can Hurt Your Career

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 9, 2018 | Comments Off on 18 Things That Can Hurt Your Career

  You can call me The Packaged For Success Coach, a Career Coach, a Career Development Specialist, or a Career Advisor.  The title isn’t as important as the work that I do.  Helping students and professionals build the career of their dreams is one of my professional passions.  Quite frankly it is also one of […]

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