Category Archives: Generations

Advice I’m Thankful for This Thanksgiving: Ask Amber

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting You may have noticed on Facebook, Twitter or in conversations that many people are participating in an informal thankfulness movement this year, recognizing something that they are thankful for each day in November. Perhaps you … Continue reading →

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Professional portfolios—building and using: Ask Amber

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting The value of a well-constructed portfolio is priceless, having the potential to serve as a personal tool for organization and self-assessment and as a visual timeline of your work. About.com defines a portfolio as “an … Continue reading →

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Fun and creative ways to thank your donors: Ask Amber

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Have you been charged with recognizing donors? Do you wonder where your organization would be without its donors? Individual donors at all levels are as essential to your organization as large foundation grants, so be … Continue reading →

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Explaining unrelated jobs on your resume: Ask Amber

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting I know firsthand from friends who have had a hard time securing a job in their field that this economy is tough for young professionals, especially those who just graduated from college. This means that … Continue reading →

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Professional phone etiquette: Ask Amber

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting If you are applying for a job, submitting your application to graduate school or taking any sort of professional calls on your personal phone, it’s important to think of the message your phone etiquette is … Continue reading →

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Steps to increase your productivity today: Ask Amber

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting If you’re staring at your to-do list wondering how to get everything done, then this blog is for you. This blog is also for you if that large lunch you just devoured has you in … Continue reading →

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Finding a professional mentor: Ask Amber

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Lately I have been seeing article after article, blog after blog and hearing personal story after story about the value of a professional mentor. For young professionals and/or anyone new to the nonprofit sector, a … Continue reading →

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