I know that many career coaches enjoy it, but I’ve never actually liked cover letter and resume writing. Lucky for you and me that what I do in terms of career coaching is so much more than wordsmithing. I wrote this cover letter below for myself in about 10 minutes. Is it bad? Not necessarily? […]
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Dear Social Workers, Social work is a job. A profession. A career. I do not go to work to volunteer. I am not a missionary. I am not a nun. Just because I will no longer accept poverty wages doesn’t mean social work is any less of a calling, passion, or purpose for me.
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According to Pew Research Center, “The share of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies reached an all-time high of 7.4% in 2020, with 37 women heading major firms. No Black or Hispanic women head Fortune 500 companies, while three Asian American women serve as CEOs.” Shout out to Nicole Lynn who has just become
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I hear your career horror stories. I respond to your career advancement questions individually. I feel your pain from burnout and stagnation. I know how it feels to walk in your shoes…and I am proof that you can walk a different career path. You can go from overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated to energized, well-paid,
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There’s Pepsi and then there’s Coke. You can choose between Sprite, Sierra Mist, and 7-Up. Would you prefer Sunkist, Fanta Orange, or Orange Crush? These are well-known soda brands, yet every major grocery chain has its own brand of cola, lemon-lime, and orange sodas. The soda market isn’t saturated, there is more than enough
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Social work is so diverse yet so limiting. The limitations stem from competition, outdated views, and gatekeeping. It seems that social workers have forgotten that the history of social work was not in psychotherapy and that there are 3 practice areas – micro, mezzo, and macro. The unfortunate result is division within the profession
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When is the last time you revisited some of the many career blogs on my website? Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting is CLOSED for the holidays and will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023, so this is a great time to return to a few awesome BLOG POSTS. Check out these articles if you want
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Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting is CLOSED from December 24, 2022, through January 1, 2023. We will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging. The recession was a major concern this year, but strategic social workers always have options. Revisit these 3 BLOG POSTS while you take inventory
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Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and Happy New Year Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting will be CLOSED for the holidays and much-needed rest and rejuvenation from Saturday, December 24, 2022, through Sunday, January 1, 2023. I hope that you are also able to take the time to recharge and reset. My vacation will allow me to return with
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There are a lot of rules, traditions, and beliefs about the social work profession that no longer serve social workers. Actually, I don’t know that they were ever truly beneficial to social workers. Today they are definitely dividing us, limiting us, and disconnecting us. They Said: Social workers are in it for the outcome
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