Career Q&A: A primer on conducting informational interviews

Conducting an information interview can be a great way to learn about different nonprofit careers. Follow these tips to get the most out of your next information interview.

Career Q&A: Putting your career plan into action

Is going above your immediate supervisor to discuss your future ambition with your organization ever a good idea?

The dirty (half) dozen: Six myths that can stop your nonprofit career cold

Examine the six myths about a career in the nonprofit sector – before eagerly jumping into it!

Career Q&A: Addressing the question of weakness during a job interview

If life circumstances have forced you to take a number of short-term jobs, how do you prove to a future employer that you can be counted upon?

Career Q&A: What to do when your job becomes obsolete

Careers within any industry are subject to change, with new careers opening up and other careers becoming obsolete. What do you do if the work you are trained to do is no longer needed?

Career Q&A: What counts as “experience” and how do I get it?

When job ads ask for a certain number of years of experience, what does that actually mean? And how do you go about getting that if you've just graduated from a school program or are making a career change?

Career Q&A: When and how to follow up on an application

When is the best time to follow up once you've submitted a resume? How do you follow up when a job ad states "no phone calls"?

Career Q&A: Getting out of a job search rut

Are you sending out resume after resume without gaining many interviews? You might be stuck in a job search rut.

Ten professional development benefits of volunteering

How volunteering can contribute to your professional development.

Governance Q&A: Should I tell my boss that I’m looking for a new job?

A small charity depends on the program coordinator, but no career path or challenging roles are made available.