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College Students and New Workers in the Helping Professions

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 26, 2014 | Comments Off on College Students and New Workers in the Helping Professions

Social Work, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Health, Human Relations, Human Services majors… Therapists, Counselors, College Advisors,Probation Officers, Child Welfare Workers, Health Educators, Youth Advocates… As I continue to reflect on 2014 I want to share these blogs written specifically for students and new employees in the helping professions – all of you who […]

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Have a Very Merry Christmas

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 24, 2014 | Comments Off on Have a Very Merry Christmas

I wish you and your family a safe, loving, joyous holiday.  

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Do You Really Want to Get Hired?

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Do You Really Want to Get Hired?

  Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, or ready to change careers these blogs are for you: All Those Skills Are Transferable? Where Did Your Email Go? Include A Cover Letter With Your Email Which Writing Sample Should I Choose? Don’t Disqualify Yourself Don’t Do That     Want more help landing the job of your […]

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Reflect Then Move Forward

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Reflect Then Move Forward

The end of the year is a great time to reflect on your accomplishments, goals, health and relationships. I’m a believer in “slowing down to speed up” but as 2014 comes to a close please don’t lose your momentum. Take time to reflect, then plan and move forward.   This year has been full of […]

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Keep Striving For Your Goals

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Keep Striving For Your Goals

You’ve been planning and working and listening and negotiating and educating all year. Now that the holiday season is near you may feel like you’re running on empty. Take time to REFUEL and keep striving for your goals!   I hope these blog posts will give you a bit of a boost. No New Year’s […]

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My Note To Self Journey 2014

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 12, 2014 | Comments Off on My Note To Self Journey 2014

As I reflect on 2014 I decided to revisit my monthly “Note To Self” notes. (yes, I talk to myself!) Today, I want to share the photo journey with you once again. Oh, and I hope these blog posts also support you as you Grasp Your Greatness. No More Hiding Walk In Faith Share Your […]

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Be Interviewed For Packaged For Success Blog

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Be Interviewed For Packaged For Success Blog

I love to share tips and strategies related to college and career success. I also love inspirational stories. If you’ve been reading my blog for a few years you know that I had a feature called SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month where I interviewed a teenager in foster care. I also had a blog series […]

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Spring 2015 College Internship Opportunity

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 8, 2014 | Comments Off on Spring 2015 College Internship Opportunity

SPRING 2015 COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP FOR DC/BALTIMORE COLLEGE STUDENT Flexible internship opportunity will utilize journalism, public relations, and marketing strategies. The Packaged For Success Spring 2015 Internship Opportunity is an unpaid opportunity for Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area college. Must be at least a college sophomore. Internship is designed to be a mutually beneficial working relationship. Packaged For […]

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Show Love to Teen Girls in Foster Care

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Show Love to Teen Girls in Foster Care

Show love to teen girls in foster care this holiday season by supporting our 8th Annual Pack A Purse Drive.  We are collecting new and gently used purses and new toiletries.   Since 2007, JaMai has organized her Pack A Purse™ Drive collected and distributed 2,302 purses to 38 organizations that support teen girls in […]

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