A poem I wrote about where I work...

How a House is Grown

Thoughts float down like maple seed wings

...family, diversity, freedom, hope

gently finding fertile soil (quietly forming COMMUNITY)


Actions spring up and create strong branches

providing a place of shelter, purpose and work

where dreams have space to grow (a NEIGHBORHHOD HOUSE)

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Applyng to Jobs: The Bare Essentials

If you are applying to jobs in this economy please consider the following:

1. General resumes do NOT work. You will apply to jobs until you are blue in the face but you will NOT get interviews if you are using the same general resume every time.

2. Target your cover letter and resume DIRECTLY to the specific job you are applying to. Do this every time. Recruiters receive thousands of resumes in this market and if you do not take the time to target your resume to their job they do not take the time to read it.

3. Follow up. Do not be afraid to follow up and make sure they received your application and ask what the timeline is like for the hiring process.

4. Network, network, network....applying to jobs is the least effective way to get jobs. Meet people and tell you story. Impress people and build your network. Get your brand out there and you will find that you will probably get your next job simply because people know who you are.

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5 Simple steps to apply for any job:


1. Focus only on jobs you are qualified for and passionate about.




2. Find a job opening that looks like a good fit.



3. Target your resume directly toward the job.



4. Submit a targeted cover letter and resume.



5. Follow up.