Get Your Resume in the "Good" Pile: Notes from a hiring manager

by Virginia Brown
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As a hiring manager, I’ve seen major problems in application submissions, but more often, there are some minor things that get overlooked—and they make a major difference to those who are hiring. I’ve hired two positions in the last four months and many of the application submissions lacked in some way. So what really made me sit up and pay attention to a candidate—or pass one over?

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Hi. How can I help you?

We’ve all read articles about networking, and we know we’re supposed to do it to find that perfect professional opportunity. But something is missing from the conversation: What exactly should be happening at these network coffees and lunches? And how do you really make the most of that time?

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The World is Your Oyster – Ask for It

Getting what you want was the theme at this month’s packed Emerging Leaders Network lunch. A crowded room meant two things: 1) Lots of people aren’t sure how to ask for– and get–what they want, and 2) I had to sit on a counter because they were out of chairs.

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What to do when your to-do list gets you down

I started a new job recently and absolutely love it. I’m so excited to bring my specialized knowledge to a big, successful program to see how I can make it even better than it already is. That said, I’m the quintessential to-do list creator. I think change is fun, everything is easy and we can get it all done right now. I’ve spent my entire professional career trying to slow myself down so that others can come along with me and that I don’t bite off more than I can chew. But that’s another blog post.

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Share and Share Alike – Knowledge Transfer in the Nonprofit Sector

Do you talk about knowledge transfer at your office? You should. It’s a tough concept, though–how to get what's in my head out and put it in someone else's. In an age filled with experts, surprisingly, it’s still hard to find experts in knowledge transfer.

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