Talent Tips: Career Advice
Talent Tip #95: How to Get Your Groove Back – Part One
October 2, 2017
At the State Policy Network Annual Meeting earlier this month, I had the privilege of being on a panel that discussed why we lose our hustle, including lessons on resilience, strength, and creating a career that lasts. In case you missed it (which was a big mistake because we served Prosecco….and the panel started at 3!), I thought I would share some of the key take-aways with you here.
You start a new job bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, excited to wake…
Read MoreTalent Tip #94: Burning Bridges and Lessons from Peter Gibbons
August 22, 2017
Have you ever wanted to tell your boss to take a long walk off a short cliff or post something incendiary on social media about your former employer? Have you daydreamed of walking out of the office for a lunch break never to return? Did the movie Office Space strike a chord with you?
We’ve all been there. You’re so frustrated that you’re tempted to burn a bridge.
I’ve witnessed the destruction of many-a-bridge in my career, and they all…
Read MoreTalent Tip #90: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: Four Steps to Figure Out Your Next Career Move
April 18, 2017
This month’s tip was written by Lauren Skiver, Talent Market’s Talent Manager
Being in the talent business, we have a lot of conversations that revolve around the question, “What do you want to do next?”
It’s a tough question. Some people knew at five years old what they wanted to be when they grew up (I’m married to one of those!). But for the rest of us, it’s all trial and error. And living in an age with endless career…
Read MoreTalent Tip #84: Culture Matters Part Deux: How Current and Prospective Employees Should Consider Culture
November 14, 2016
Talent Tip #84: Culture Matters Part Deux: How Current and Prospective Employees Should Consider Culture
Last month a friend in the liberty movement shared thoughts on how culture can attract (or repel) talent. We must have struck a nerve, as the response to the article was substantial. Because of that, I’m continuing the culture discussion by sharing one of the responses I received from my friend Dan. I hope you enjoy it!
“I really appreciated this month’s talent…
Read MoreTalent Tip #71: Career Choices: Let Passion Follow You
September 15, 2015
Talent Tip #71: Career Choices: Let Passion Follow You
Last month’s Talent Tip about James Abernathy and choosing a job you love prompted a heap of great feedback, including some words of wisdom from Zach Janowski, Yankee Institute’s Director of External Affairs.
Here’s what Zach said:
“I am glad James found the job that is right for him. While I agree working in our movement is a great privilege, I also think we give people the wrong…
Read MoreTalent Tip #70: Choose a Job You Love…Maybe Confucius Was Right
July 28, 2015
Talent Tip #70: Choose a Job You Love…Maybe Confucius Was Right
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
I remember hearing people say this when I was just embarking on life after college. To be frank, I thought it was a bunch of malarkey. It was something that belonged on one of those really cheesy motivational posters from Successories. Ug. (No offense, Confucius.)
But after an unfulfilling stint in the…
Read MoreTalent Tip #62 Take a Chance on Me: Nontraditional Candidates and Fundraising Roles
February 3, 2015
Talent Tip #62 Take a Chance on Me: Nontraditional Candidates and Fundraising Roles
You know what I have a boatload of?
Complaints about the government, yes. But do you know what else I have oodles of?
Fundraising roles.
As it turns out, I also have a Mayflower truck full of candidates who would love to break into fundraising for the free-market nonprofit sector.
So, what’s the disconnect? It’s that most nonprofits want to hire fundraisers with development experience (for roles…
Read MoreTalent Tip #58: Working for Liberty: Think Like a Start-Up (or Why You Should Listen to Matt Warner at Atlas Network)
July 15, 2014
I recently got my paws on a great piece of career advice written by Matt Warner from Atlas Network. As with any gem related to working for liberty, I wanted to share it with you. It was written especially for those with a limited work history, but I think many of his points transcend experience level.
You Had Me At Hello
Matt had me hooked very early in the article. He writes:
“If you are starting…
Read MoreTalent Tip #42: Recommendation Investigations, Your Reputation, Kiss Cams, and My Dream World
February 19, 2013
I know what you’re thinking. How in the Sam Hill is she going to tie all these things together? Well, stay with me.
In the last few weeks, I’ve seen some interesting things transpire related to recommendations, referrals, and references. It occurs to me that there are three issues we should discuss. Here goes.
1. Recommendation Investigation: Is a Referral Necessarily a Recommendation? Hiring managers often receive applications that start with lines like this, “My friend John Doe suggested I apply for this role.”…
Read MoreTalent Tip #22: You Can’t Always Get What You Want: Advanced Degrees, Higher Salaries, and Marrying Orthopedic Surgeons
June 14, 2011
As a follow-up to last month’s tip about graduate degrees, I wanted to tackle the topic of how advanced schooling affects salaries in the free-market nonprofit community.
When I inquire about desired salary, here are two common responses I get:
“I am currently at 50k, but I’ll be finishing up my master’s degree next month. Therefore, I’d like to earn 70k in my next position.” “I understand the pay range for this role is 50-60k. However, since I have a… Read More