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How to find and do work you love

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 30, 2014 | Comments Off on How to find and do work you love

  How to find and do work you love: Scott Dinsmore at TEDxGoldenGatePark Scott Dinsmore’s mission is to change the world by helping people find what excites them and build a career around the work only they are capable of doing. (Listen to his words of wisdom in the video link above) “Everything was impossible […]

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I Have 3 Professional Portfolios

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 28, 2014 | Comments Off on I Have 3 Professional Portfolios

  A professional portfolio is an organized collection of documents and items that showcases your talents, most relevant skills, and chronicles your professional path. Portfolios are no longer just for artists, designers, or teachers. A portfolio can enhance the job search in every discipline or profession.   Unlike most people I have 3 professional portfolios. […]

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College Success and Career Development Coach

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 25, 2014 | Comments Off on College Success and Career Development Coach

Nicki Sanders, MSW, Founder of Packaged For Success, Author, Blogger. College Success and Career Development Coach. #GetHired #GetPromoted #macrosw

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I’m Calling For Social Workers

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 23, 2014 | Comments Off on I’m Calling For Social Workers

Social Workers Rock!! I want to get to know my readers better. Instead of writing about myself and my experiences today, I have 10 questions for you (Social Workers) that will help me to support your specific professional needs. Are you ready? Here we go: Are you currently a graduate or undergraduate social work student? […]

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Build Your Dream

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 21, 2014 | Comments Off on Build Your Dream

“If you don’t build your own dream, someone else will hire you to help build theirs.” – Tony Gaskins, Jr I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that this quote speaks to me deeply as an entrepreneur. I really love creativity and autonomy and won’t hesitate to make executive decisions when needed. I have always […]

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I Quit My Federal Job

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 18, 2014 | Comments Off on I Quit My Federal Job

I have written in the past about my male classmate who was pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work with the goal of becoming the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. I had never dreamed that big before. Not only had I not considered that my degree could help me run […]

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Ask Career Coach Nicki

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Ask Career Coach Nicki

Each week I write three blogs on career, education, and life. I’ve created informative, interactive workshops and seminars and have published a career development book. I am a guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate Human Services courses. Stay tuned for our membership program for job seekers and our membership program for employees who want to get […]

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Check Out Our Generation Y Workshop Series

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Check Out Our Generation Y Workshop Series

Hey Millennials, I have something great for you. Generation Why – Character traits from your generation include confidence, optimism, and an eagerness to learn and contribute. Join other millennials in this workshop to answer three very important questions that will accompany you into your place as a world changer. Work Your Network – Networking effectively […]

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I’m Going Full Steam Ahead

By Nicki Sanders | Jul 11, 2014 | Comments Off on I’m Going Full Steam Ahead

On Tuesday I did something I love to do but hadn’t done in a very long time.  I spent three hours in a public library.  I use the library regularly to check out books or make copies takes a few minutes because I generally research what I want in advance and go straight to that […]

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