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Relationship Building 101
I’ve given some version of this presentation for a few years, and I’m giving it again today. Posting here for folks to find / download later. p.s.: It was a great crowd! Hoping I was helpful. I really enjoy helping … Continue reading
Federal loan forgiveness for public service — finally implemented
It seems the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 is finally getting fully implemented, and is retroactive to October 2007… It’s about time! Have I mentioned I’m a big fan of John Berry? A new program allows people who work … Continue reading
"What To Do When You’re Fired," brought to you by the NY Times
They told us Gen Y’ers that we’d see a lot of change in our lifetimes, but thus far I haven’t been impressed with it. The New York Times thought it would be helpful to share tips about getting fired, just … Continue reading
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Newly Corporate
I have this new blog that I love, but also have two problems with it. It’s called “Newly Corporate,” and I’m neither “new” (this is my fifth year out of college and in the “workforce”), nor am I “corporate” (I … Continue reading
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MakingTheDifference.org
MakingTheDifference.org is a student-focused effort of the Partnership for Public Service that provides a variety of features to help students/graduates find work in the federal government, including a comprehensive guide to jobs in federal government, information about loan repayment opportunities, … Continue reading
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Finding Non-Profit Work as an Experienced Professional
Though I’m certain I’ll have more to share in 2008, this pretty much rounds out my “Finding Non-Profit Work” series… If you’re a seasoned professional looking to work in non-profits, some additional resources: Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group, which does higher-profile … Continue reading
Tagged careers, MBA, non-profit work, non-profits
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Finding Temporary Work in D.C.
I left out a crucial piece about Finding Work in D.C.– temping. So, some easy ones: Nonprofit Staffing Solutions PoliTemps — these folks are even used by the State Department! (you’ll find some other temp agencies that the State Dept … Continue reading
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Non-Profits (in D.C.) — Finding work
I’ve been holding off on posting this since my June 2007 post on Types of Organizations and Work with the intention of doing a much more exhaustive review, but it’s time to stop putting this post off. The scope of … Continue reading
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Non-Profits (in D.C.) — Types of Organizations and Work
I graduated from college in St. Louis, Missouri in 2003 — a time when good non-profit work seemed impossible to come by (I was applying for some entry level jobs that received over 500 applications) and there didn’t seem to … Continue reading
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