Category Archives: Jobs/economic development

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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What is an informational interview, and what questions should I ask? Ask Amber

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Informational interviews give job seekers, or those considering a career move, the chance to ask their questions of leaders in the field. For young professionals, informational interviews can be as influential to your career as … Continue reading →

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Ask Amber: How to handle tough interview questions

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting These days, with the hiring process becoming more and more competitive, employers are taking extra steps to find the best applicant for the position. With this increased scrutiny, it is important for young professionals to … Continue reading →

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Women’s Bean Project launches new jewelry line

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting While widely known for its delectable gourmet foods such as soups and baking mixes, Women’s Bean Project has also run a successful jewelry line since 2009. Set up as a social enterprise, the jewelry is … Continue reading →

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Ask Amber: How to quantify your resume when you have little formal work experience

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting These days, resumes need to be more detailed and more professional than ever to stand out from the pack. One of the ways job seekers are setting themselves apart is by quantifying their resumes, showing … Continue reading →

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Hiring process tips for success

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

By Wendy Steinway, JVA Consulting At JVA Consulting LLC, our hiring process has been defined as thoughtful, intense, enlightening and torturous by both the job applicants and the staff selected to participate in the hiring process. But all I can … Continue reading →

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The view from Nonprofit Street in 2011—our top-rated posts

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

By Katy Snyder, JVA Consulting Last year was a busy year on our blog, and we saw some themes emerge in the types of topics that were most popular. We thought we’d share some themes that we saw this year … Continue reading →

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Ask Amber: Getting the nonprofit job that you want

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting In January, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that the nonprofit sector has added more jobs than the for-profit sector over the last 10 years. So what does this report mean for job seekers?

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Ask Amber: Preparing for a career fair

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting Yesterday, I attended Regis University’s Career Fair as a representative of JVA. I was very impressed with the level of preparation attendees seemed to have put in and the way they conducted themselves. Due to … Continue reading →

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Ask Amber: Best investments to make as a young professional

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

By Amber Alarid, JVA Consulting As a young professional, it is sometimes difficult to prioritize what to do with the limited surplus of money you have on hand after the bills are paid. With a sometimes-overwhelming number of possibilities, I … Continue reading →

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