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What Are You Ready To Commit To?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 24, 2021 | Comments Off on What Are You Ready To Commit To?

We make multiple decisions each day – some much more important than others. Decisions on what we will wake up and shower, what we will eat, what clothing we will wear, and when we will check email. Every choice has a consequence. Our success depends on the decisions we have made in our professional and […]

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Here’s What Happened When I Didn’t Get The Job

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Here’s What Happened When I Didn’t Get The Job

Statistically, most people secure their jobs through their network. Every job I have ever secured in my adult life has been from a public advertisement except one. I have always been intentional about my career trajectory. When I look back at my career, I have secured every job that I really wanted. Even if I […]

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Celebrating Women’s History Month with Music

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 19, 2021 | Comments Off on Celebrating Women’s History Month with Music

For years I never described myself as a feminist because there are definitely negative connotations attached to the term. Black women have historically (and often currently) been excluded from the Women’s Suffrage Movement and feminism in general. We’ve also seen extreme feminists who appear to hate men. I accepted the term in my 40’s because […]

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Sharing Our Voices: Social Work Is Essential

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Sharing Our Voices: Social Work Is Essential

March is National Social Work Month. World Social Work Day is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally. The theme for 2021 Social Work Month is Social Work Is Essential. This year, World Social Work Day was recognized on March 16th with the theme […]

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What I Do Is All About YOU!

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 15, 2021 | Comments Off on What I Do Is All About YOU!

What I do is all about YOU! Here is my truth: What I do is more than job search assistance, it’s empowerment through career development and advancement. I don’t love writing resumes and cover letters but I love helping my client leverage their education, experience, and expectations to secure a job they love and build […]

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How are Music Choices Similar to Career Choices?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 12, 2021 | Comments Off on How are Music Choices Similar to Career Choices?

I love music. I listen to music every day – on my TV, on my cellphone, and in my car. Music is a permanent part of my self-care plan. My musical taste is specific – and some may even consider it narrow. I love all Christmas music, but R&B, hip hop, and gospel are my […]

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Are You a Nice Girl or a B.O.S.S.?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Are You a Nice Girl or a B.O.S.S.?

“I want every little girl who is told she is bossy to be told she has leadership skills.” – Sheryl Sandberg Nice – pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory Remember the children’s tale that asked, “What are little girls made of”? Do you remember that the answers is, “sugar and spice and everything nice”? What is everything nice? […]

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Coronavirus: One Year Later

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 8, 2021 | Comments Off on Coronavirus: One Year Later

Here in the United States, we are officially a full year into the Coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, over 500,000 Americans have lost their lives to this virus. Unfortunately, there are still people who believe that COVID-19 is fake, others who have just decided that the virus is real but not a threat to them, and still […]

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Do You Feel Appreciated on Employee Appreciation Day?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Do You Feel Appreciated on Employee Appreciation Day?

National Employee Appreciation Day on the first Friday in March each year focuses attention on employees in all industries. We celebrate on today March 5, 2021.  Every great CEO and manager understands that their employees are their greatest asset.  Employers across the country in business and organizations plan employee recognition and celebrations to honor the […]

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