You might not be a star at physics, geometry, or history but the good news is you can find a job where you never have to use those subjects again. Instead of being hyper-focused on your weaknesses, hone in on the things that are brag-worthy.
Whether you are working in anti-poverty programs, environmental justice, or social policies, the work can be grueling and can lead to burnout. You need to make sure that financial concerns don’t create an obstacle to making a difference through your career. Salary negotiation preparation is an important yet often-neglected part of the job search strategy.
Quitting your job is always a scary thing. But it can be downright terrifying when you don't have another one lined up. The nerves build up to the surface from the moment you hand in your resignation notice. "Where are you going?" is typically the first question your boss and coworkers will ask.
Aniya Dunkley had just started working as a lawyer at a D.C. firm when an associate slipped into her office, closed the door and started to sob. Her advice for the upset co-worker? "You have to make a change." Two and a half years later, Dunkley found herself shutting the same office door so she could cry.
Global development is a competitive field to get into and challenging to work in. Burnout and turnover are common, and it's my goal to help people avoid the many pitfalls they can walk into when first entering the field. Before you jump into a global development career, follow these four steps.
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Ronda Ansted, DMgt, MSW, GCDF
Ronda Ansted, DMgt, MSW, GCDF, is committed to using career development to transform lives, communities, and the world. For more than 20 years, with a primary focus on international development and social services, Ronda has helped her clients to translate their skills and services into rewarding work and inspired lives. Through her private practice, Be the Change Career Consulting, Ronda works with those dedicated to serving others through support, guidance, and inspiration to increase their effectiveness professionally and to help them fulfill a personal journey.
She is the creator of My Career Design Studio, launched to increase access to career coaching to people around the world and with limited resources, and the Empowered Entrepreneurs Program, designed to launch career professionals into successful business owners. She is also the past President of the Maryland Career Development Association. Ronda holds a Doctorate of Management from University of Maryland University College, and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Sheri Mahaney, MSW, CMCS, CCSP, NCC
Sheri Mahaney has worked as a therapist, career counselor, supervisor, staff mentor, group facilitator, teacher, and consultant throughout her career in social services and higher education. Now in private practice, she created New Insights Consulting to provide national certification (NCDA FCD) and private practice tools for those getting into the career coaching field.
As a trainer of other career professionals, her emphasis is on seeking out each coach’s strengths and sharing her expert knowledge of human behavior and the impact of personality differences on daily human interactions. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor, a trained NCDA Instructor of the Facilitating Career Development program, a qualified interpreter of the Myers-Briggs assessment, and has teaching certification for the StrengthsQuest assessment. Sheri holds a B.S. degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Social Work, occupational social work concentration, from Syracuse University.nd help create those A’HA moments in coaching. I understand that any career transition can be both extremely rewarding and exciting, but also overwhelming, and finding the time to dedicate to invest in your career and yourself can be difficult. Sometimes you just have to ask for help!
Sabira Vohra, M.A., GCDF-I, CCSP, MCS
I am a highly creative career coach/counselor guided by strong intuition, drive, and a global perspective. I love career development and am an ardent supporter of Career Services, with over 19 years of experience in career development, training, and management. I am a visionary leader that possesses an honest and open communication style. I am energized by seeing my clients succeed in their career goals and connecting them to opportunities.
For Individual clients, my goal is to make a difference in an individual’s career decision-making and help create those A’HA moments in coaching. I understand that any career transition can be both extremely rewarding and exciting, but also overwhelming, and finding the time to dedicate to invest in your career and yourself can be difficult. Sometimes you just have to ask for help!