Leadership Development

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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

Here’s a secret! During your interview, potential employers are looking for two sets of skills – hard skills and soft skills. Hard skills are recognizable skills that are easy to measure or quantify. They are skills that are relatively easy to teach. Your resume and cover letter are great places to show your hard skills.

I have interviewed A LOT of people. There are a few that unfortunately stand out in my mind for all the wrong reasons. Let me share three of my not so favorites. I remember: The clinician who described her work style as “loosey goosey” The guidance counselor who used a racial slur in his description