by Roger Conner | Oct 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
This WorkMonger blog post was written by guest blogger Suzanne Smith, the Founder and Managing Director of Social Impact Architects. In addition to being the time of year when the leaves start to turn and pumpkin spice is back in season, fall is also known to many in... 
by John Troy | Oct 21, 2015 | Job Interview, Uncategorized
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post entitled 12 Steps to a Great Interview. I know, I know, 12 is a lot of steps, so I wanted to dig deeper into what I think are the two most important points. Here’s your CliffsNotes version to a Great Interview! 1) Make a... 
by John Troy | Sep 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
Last week, a good friend of mine received an offer from a national non-profit organization. She was interested in negotiating, but they said they wouldn’t. She asked me if I had ever encountered this situation and, if so, how did I handle it? Before I told her my... 
by John Troy | Jul 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you are looking forward to this 3-day weekend a little too much, you might need a new job! I know how debilitating it can feel to be stuck in the wrong job. It may not be a “bad job” or a “dead-end job,” it may actually be a job a lot of other people would... 
by John Troy | Jun 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hiring. Let’s be honest. Most employers hate doing it. It removes us from our main day-to-day work. It’s hard. And it takes forever. I understand. I’ve been there. But hiring is actually the most important thing that any manager does. To paraphrase Jim Collins in... 
by John Troy | Mar 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
As I launch WorkMonger this week, I’ve been reflecting on my career in the social sector and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. While I have frequently utilized classic B-school skills like finance, operations, and team leadership that I learned while earning my... 
