Career Q&A: I want a higher level nonprofit job

I am feeling the need to progress in my career – to go from being in charge of implementing projects to more program development and management. What is the fastest way to make this happen? How fast you will be...

Career Q&A: Are unpaid internships really good for my career?

Internships are supposed to be stepping stones into your next gig – but what happens when you come back and everything is the same as before? I am currently doing my second (almost unpaid) internship. Although each opportunity been interesting...

Career Q&A: Can a lack of specialization hurt your career?

I have been (thankfully) gainfully employed in international human rights work for the past ten years. The organization I have worked for is closing down over the next year and I am finding it challenging to think about where to...

Career Q&A: I accepted a job offer and shortly afterwards found out I’m pregnant

I accepted a job offer recently. Shortly afterwards, I found out I am pregnant. Do I need to tell them now or can I wait for my first trimester? First of all, congratulations are in order! From a legal standpoint,...

Career Q&A: I’ve just been laid off

I have been with my organization for over seven years and have recently been told that I am being laid off. The organization has been going through a series of massive transitions – including multiple rounds of lay-offs for over...

Career Q&A: Passed over for a promotion

My supervisor’s position recently opened up and I applied for it but did not get it. One of the reasons I had wanted this position was to have an opportunity to remedy some of the frustrations I had with my...

Career Q&A: Help! I feel like my career path is stagnating

I have been working for the same nonprofit for almost seven years. For the most part it has been a great work opportunity but it is a very small organization with very little room for career advancement and I am...

Career Q&A: Received one nonprofit job offer but hoping for another

I have been in a fairly grueling job search for the last six months and my money is running out. I have had several interviews lately and just received an offer – but not for the job that excited me...

Career Q&A: Preparing for the reference check process

What is the best way to prepare for reference checks to make sure they strengthen my chances at getting an offer and not damage them? This is a really good question and, unfortunately, many people have learned the hard way...

Career Q&A: Tips for job searching when you already have a good job

I'm happy with my job right now but would be interested in moving on if I saw the right position. Given that my need to find a new job is not urgent, what could I be doing that would help...