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Am I A Career Coach?

By Nicki Sanders | Jun 2, 2014 | Comments Off on Am I A Career Coach?

In a challenging job market there are a number of things you can do to stand out in the crowd. Are you looking for a career coach? I have been providing career guidance and support for many years. I’ve written resumes and edited resumes. I’ve written cover letters and edited cover letters. I’ve written applicant […]

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Which Writing Sample Should I Choose?

By Nicki Sanders | May 30, 2014 | Comments Off on Which Writing Sample Should I Choose?

The current job market is very competitive. In addition to requiring a resume and cover letter, many professional jobs also require candidates to submit a writing sample. No longer is this practice only for jobs that require a lot of writing like journalism or publishing, or marketing. A writing sample allows employers to do two […]

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Include A Cover Letter With Your Email

By Nicki Sanders | May 28, 2014 | Comments Off on Include A Cover Letter With Your Email

Face it – this is the electronic age and the job market is fierce. Job hunting can be very difficult for people who do not know how to ensure that their email applications and resumes make it through the gatekeepers. Gatekeepers can be computers that scan documents for key words or real people with certain […]

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Memorial Day and I Thank You

By Nicki Sanders | May 26, 2014 | Comments Off on Memorial Day and I Thank You

THANK YOU to those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the freedom and democracy of the United States of America.  Today I thank all the prisoners of war and those still missing in action. Thank you current soldiers and Veterans.  Thank you also to the families who have shared their […]

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Helping Teen Males In Foster Care

By Nicki Sanders | May 23, 2014 | Comments Off on Helping Teen Males In Foster Care

Many of my Packaged For Success readers may not be aware of my passion to help teens in foster care so I’ve taken this week to bring you up to date. (Check out my previous blogs – May is National Foster Care Month and we are nearing the end of our 3rd Annual Pack A […]

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I’m A Foster Care Advocate

By Nicki Sanders | May 21, 2014 | Comments Off on I’m A Foster Care Advocate

  Packaged For Success is a training and development company that specializes in personal empowerment, career development, program management, and youth investment. Packaged For Success is not my first business.  For many years my company was called The Teen Toolbox.  The Teen Toolbox is now a division of Packaged For Success. This is my youth […]

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Pack A Backpack Needs Your Donations

By Nicki Sanders | May 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Pack A Backpack Needs Your Donations

We are nearing the end of our National Foster Care Month 3rd Annual Pack A Backpack Drive where we collect and distribute toiletries and backpacks (duffel bags and luggage) to teen males at risk of aging out of foster care system. Our donation deadline was May 22, 2014 but we are extending that deadline until […]

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Don’t Disqualify Yourself

By Nicki Sanders | May 16, 2014 | Comments Off on Don’t Disqualify Yourself

  How many jobs have you applied for a job this week? Do you have more than one version of your resume and cover letter? Does your resume title contain your full name? Did you submit a writing sample with your last application package?   I hope you’ve had a chance to purchase and read […]

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What’s On Our Social Media Timelines?

By Nicki Sanders | May 14, 2014 | Comments Off on What’s On Our Social Media Timelines?

Are you following Packaged For Success on Facebook and Twitter? Here is what you can look forward to each weekday on our social media timelines! Method Monday We’re all dream chasers here, right? Yes! On Method Monday I will share a method (strategy) to help you move closer to your goals and turn your dreams […]

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