Question: I am very fortunate to have a job I love! I have been working at a great company for almost 2 years now, and as much as I love what I do, I am interested in career growth. This is one of my first jobs out of college, so I’m not quite sure how to climb the ladder yet. Do you have any hints on the best way to go about this? – Brian H.

Answer: Whether this is your first job or you’re a seasoned professional, it is always a good idea to be thinking about career growth! Not only does focusing on career growth demonstrate that you are a go-getter and have goals, but also that you are invested in your company and career. However, it is important

Question: What advice can you give to candidates—who may not have years of experience but still have worked hard to gain relevant skills—to market their value to potential employees? –J. Orloki, Alexandria, VA

Answer: Job searching is tricky. It’s tough work and very often feels endless. It can be especially discouraging to new grads or professionals seeking a career change, two groups that have unique experiences behind them that may or may not directly relate to the profession they’d like to enter. So what’s a person to do

Question: How long should one stay in an entry level position? – Nashika T., Chicago

Answer: The short answer here is that it’s relative. The question here shouldn’t necessarily be about how long one should stay but rather how to optimize an entry level role. Of course, no one’s expecting you to stay for ten years—but two years? Absolutely; there’s a point in the beginning of everyone’s career where you

Careers In Nonprofits, Inc. Wins Inavero’s 2016 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards

Earned by less than two percent of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada CHICAGO, IL – FEBRUARY 18, 2016 – Careers In Nonprofits, Inc., a leading employment agency in the nonprofit industry, announced today they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and

Hook, Line & Offer: How to Catch & Keep Your Top Talent

More than ever, job seekers are in an increasingly advantageous position to secure the professional opportunity of their dreams. This candidate-driven market is powerfully changing the way organizations must attract, recruit, and retain their top talent. To further understand the challenges employers face, let’s take a hard look at the data: At the beginning of

Question: “What advice/tips do you have for finding a potential mentor and asking them to be your mentor?” – Melor S. in Silver Spring, RD

Answer: Mentors give valuable advice, introduce you to life-changing contacts and opportunities, and guide by example. It’s to your advantage to have a mentor, and some even say you can’t get ahead at all without one. First, examine your career so far and where you want to go—next quarter, next year, in five years. Identify

Question: Q: “What advice/tips do you have for finding a potential mentor and asking them to be your mentor?” – Melor S. in Silver Spring, MD

Question: “If you are on temporary assignment, how do you determine whether or not the employer is interested in hiring you permanently? If you want to make your temporary role a permanent one, what are the steps you should take?” – Toccarra W., Chicago, IL

Answer: Before you pursue converting your temporary assignment to a permanent position, you should make sure that your interest in a permanent role is truly based on your commitment and dedication to the organization and your work, not simply your desire to end your job search. Are you achieving your assignment goals and exceeding them

Question: “What would be the best questions to ask while being interviewed by an employer?” –Kiele M., Hyattsville, MD

Answer: A faux pas you can commit after your interview is staring blankly at the hiring manager when he or she asks: “do you have any questions for me?” Not only is having no questions telling of your lack of true interest or passion in the organization, it also signifies a basic lack of preparation.

Question: What is the best way to prepare for an interview? Are there general questions one should practice before the interview? — Sammy M., Washington, DC

Answer: Arriving unprepared ranks close to the top of the list of “Things Not to Do” when faced with an interview. Below, some things to keep in mind to best prepare for the big day: – Determine what you love about the role and the organization – Assess the skills you can bring to the

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