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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Nicki Sanders, MSW, Founder of Packaged For Success, Author, Blogger. College Success and Career Development Coach. #GetHired #GetPromoted #macrosw
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“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
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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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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My name is Nicki Sanders. I am an experienced Social Worker and Manager and the author of the ebook “Get Hired Toolbox: 30 Ways To Land the Job of Your Dreams” available on Amazon Kindle. In addition to drafting service plans and providing life skills training and presentations for nearly 15 years, I have also
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Grab a pen and paper and read these blog posts for valuable job search tips. My Career Past and Future Get ready to dig deep and think outside the box. Package Your Success A professional portfolio is a visual tool that gives employers, recruiters, scouts, and mentors a complete picture of who you are. Can
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Have you ever talked with someone about a concern or issue and felt dismissed? Let me give you an example. If a mother wanted to talk to me about her desire to return to school to get her college degree but expressed concern about her ability to meet the academic demands and be present with
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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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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