When managers are not comfortable or capable of having career conversations: Seven pitfalls to avoid
This article is an excerpt from Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities, a free publication from CERIC. Click here to download your copy. Sixty-three percent of Executive Directors and managers told us that they believe managers find...
Compare CharityVillage’s job postings with those of ten or fifteen years ago and you’ll notice an increasing demand for qualifications. There are more and more Canadian programs offering certification in diverse aspects of the work of the nonprofit sector, as...
It’s increasingly important for many students and grads to find a career with purpose. Studies have indicated that Millennials value purpose and fulfillment more than a large paycheck. They want to know that what they are doing is making an...
In any job hunt, getting lost in the shuffle of candidates is a real fear for applicants and can be a frustrating experience. The nonprofit sector is a very attractive place for Gen Y and Z candidates. And we get...
No one likes rejection, but as a job seeker it’s important to be aware that each rejection is another step towards securing employment. When dealing with job rejection, the concept of ‘negativity bias’ comes into play – the tendency for...
Picture this: You are invited to a party. You’re a pretty social person, so you’re excited about the prospect. But then, it hits you. You are unemployed. And what do people ask when you first meet them? ‘So, what do...
When it comes time for preparing that first big interview, there are so many things to be conscious of. From how you present yourself to the work experiences you reference, it’s safe to say that virtually everything you do and...
When it comes to selecting that first career-launching job, it can be hard to decide where to begin. You most likely have a degree that can be applied to a variety of different roles or industries, and there are so...
Working for a nonprofit organization is sometimes overlooked by job hunters and professionals looking to make a leap in their career, often due to hyperbolic beliefs. “Nonprofits have NO budget!” is one statement that I hear often. While it is...
Choosing a career is one of life’s biggest decisions. Even though we know that people tend to change jobs and even careers multiple times throughout their lifetimes, there’s still a lot of angst and excitement around the question of what...
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