Rebecca had a new baby. Paul had a dream. Ellen turned 50. Simon was tired of being bogged down by administrative details. People leave work in the nonprofit sector to become freelancers for a wide variety of reasons. The variety...
You've got your eye on a job in the nonprofit sector. Perhaps it's that first foot-in-the-door position. Or maybe you're ready to move up a rung or two on the career ladder. In either case, what's your best ticket to...
I overheard someone talking about looking for a job and preparing their "elevator speech" (yes, I was in an elevator). What exactly is an elevator speech, and do I need one? Going up? It is quite an irony that you...
Applicants for a job will recognize that common interview question: "Why did you leave your last employer?" In my consulting work I have discovered a number of valid reasons why one should consider moving on from a job. Years ago...
I'm really stuck — although I have well-known organizations on my resume, I don't have any references I can use. My last boss passed away suddenly and I've lost touch with my previous bosses (none are still at the original...
In my last column, we reviewed how you can best determine your market worth. This is a great first step, but you must still negotiate your best deal with your prospective employer. Let's look at some of the factors that...
Recent trends show a dramatic increase of the number of people wanting to transition from the for-profit world to the nonprofit sector. If you are contemplating a similar move, here are some steps that you can take to ensure that...
They say it's not what you know, it's who you know, and Karen has come to believe that. After wrapping up a successful marketing and publicity contract in the arts sector, she found herself six months into her job search...
Is there a guideline to value yourself financially to a potential employer? I'm currently in a job I love, with people I like to work with. Because I work at a small not-for-profit organization, I end up doing many jobs,...
I moved to Canada from Ireland a few weeks ago. I am a qualified psychotherapist and have been job searching on every website I can access. Most people tell me that these days one has to know people in order...
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