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Are You Receptive to Negative Feedback?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 20, 2016 | Comments Off on Are You Receptive to Negative Feedback?

  How To Give Negative Feedback To Your Boss: Four Gates Of Communication By Michael S. Solomon   Giving negative feedback to your boss is a delicate art. We all feel the need to give feedback to a superior now and again, but many of us shy away from it because we don’t want to […]

10 Characteristics of a Toxic Work Environment

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 18, 2016 | Comments Off on 10 Characteristics of a Toxic Work Environment

  Manager – A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff; One who handles, controls, or directs, especially, one who directs a business or other enterprise  Poor communication Low staff motivation Lack of trust and team cohesion Illegal or immoral activities Constant interruptions and distractions Bullying, harassment or blackmail Inconsistent […]

Can I Help You Develop Your Internship Program?

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 15, 2016 | Comments Off on Can I Help You Develop Your Internship Program?

  In 2014, new internship guidelines were issued by the US Department of Labor.  Are you aware of the changes? Ignorance can be costly. Companies have been successfully sued by their former interns in recent years. Don’t let this happen to you.   I also encourage not to let the guidelines scare you away from […]

Interns Fired For Requesting Changes to Dress Code

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 13, 2016 | Comments Off on Interns Fired For Requesting Changes to Dress Code

I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code by Alison Green  A note about this post, which is being linked to from all over the internet: This situation is not about “young people today.” The letter-writer’s generation is far from the first to bridle at dress codes or […]

This Will Make You A Horrible Internship Manager

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 11, 2016 | Comments Off on This Will Make You A Horrible Internship Manager

  A quality internship offers the opportunity to acquire practical experience in an environment with an experienced professional. Interns in this setting are able to develop professional connections and meet their learning objectives.   Don’t be a horrible internship manager. Avoid these 10 things if you want to offer a quality internship opportunity. Don’t provide […]

5 Tips For Offering A Great Internship Opportunity

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 11, 2016 | Comments Off on 5 Tips For Offering A Great Internship Opportunity

The probability of attracting the best and brightest interns is increased when you offer a valuable learning experience.   Determine why you need an intern and set clear internship goals.   Be clear and consistent in your expectations of interns.   Always explain to interns how they will contribute to the team environment and help […]

Get Hired As An Intern: Land the Internship of Your Dreams Ebook

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 8, 2016 | Comments Off on Get Hired As An Intern: Land the Internship of Your Dreams Ebook

  Get Hired As An Intern: Land the Internship of Your Dreams Kindle Edition   The economy and job market continue to evolve, yet internships are still a viable option to gain practical work experience and stand out in the crowd – perhaps now more than ever. As an emerging professional striving for economic self-sufficiency, […]

Packaged For Success Provides Consultation to Colleges

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 6, 2016 | Comments Off on Packaged For Success Provides Consultation to Colleges

  I serve as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University, as an Internship Supervisor, and as a hiring manager with nearly two decades of experience in the human services industry.  I am also an undergraduate and graduate first generation college student, college parent, and career coach. I received my Masters of Social Work degree […]

Happy Birthday America

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Happy Birthday America

  THANK YOU to all who have served our country. Celebrating Independence Day!     Please exercise your freedom and right to vote this fall.  #Democracy #Freedom #Equality #Inclusion The National Anthem by G. Star Swain America The Beautiful by Ray Charles video