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5 Tips for a Successful Mentor Relationship

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 9, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Tips for a Successful Mentor Relationship

A mentor is a resource to help you avoid obstacles, shorten your learning curve and/or simply reach your goals faster than you would on your own. A mentor can serve as a sounding board or introduce you to your next boss or client. January is National Mentoring Month. Do you have a mentor? Do you […]

5 Biggest Lessons I Learned Last Year

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 7, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned Last Year

The year 2014 was a year of learning, excitement, and revelation.  Here are the 5 biggest lessons I learned last year:   1. I really have been hiding my awesomeness. I am a true introvert. I am not a shy person and not a quiet person either but I do shy away from photos…and videos…and audio […]

2015 Mantra: Be More Specific

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 5, 2015 | Comments Off on 2015 Mantra: Be More Specific

Christmas is a big deal in my family. Everyone receives Christmas gifts – even if you say you don’t want any gifts. This past Christmas I decided to go back to my childhood days and make a Christmas list. Yep, since I knew I would be getting gifts anyway I decided to make it known […]

Ready to Get Promoted in 2015?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Ready to Get Promoted in 2015?

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015!   In 2014 I helped you Get Hired. Now it’s time to move up the career ladder. I am here to help you Get Promoted in 2015! Career development requires a clear understanding of your skills, abilities, interests, and goals. If you want to Get Promoted you must also […]

2014 Packaged For Success Highlights

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 31, 2014 | Comments Off on 2014 Packaged For Success Highlights

Nicki Sanders, Program Management and Community Relations Consultant A respected professional who has led, coordinated, and managed teams of diverse individuals to produce positive outcomes within required time frames. Highly successful in planning, initiating, and managing relationships between the public and private sectors. Documented experience in finding viable solutions to problems in a flexible, time-sensitive, […]

Pack A Purse™ Drive 2014 Thank You

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 29, 2014 | Comments Off on Pack A Purse™ Drive 2014 Thank You

Our annual Pack A Purse™ Drive to support teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters has collected over 2,972 purses and donated them to 43 organizations over 8 December holiday seasons In 2014, we collected and distributed 670 purses (tote bags, and knapsacks) to 25 agencies.  THANK YOU to everyone who made […]

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 […]

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.  

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 […]