Leap of faith: Moving from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector

Long gone are the days of retiring from the same job you were hired for straight out of school. Moving from job to job is a modern day reality. Sometimes the change is small, while at other times it is...

Career Q&A: Handling a career change

I am in mid career change. The career of prospect researcher was identified to me as a match for my transferable skills by the career assessment department at a local university. I now know what the position is and how...

Making the move to a nonprofit organization

After progressing with your career for many years, you decide that your next job will be with a not-for-profit organization (NPO). You're excited about contributing to society, and are looking forward to a positive change. What can you expect? How...

Career Q&A: Taking a year off to travel

I am in the midst of a fairly significant career decision. My wife has an option for further work on her doctorate, and I am considering taking a one-year sabbatical to go to the United Kingdom with her. How do...

Career Q&A: References from an employer who was difficult to work with

"I have been in the same job for a year but I am being bullied and feel I should be looking for something else. I have skipped from job to job different times because I was not getting enough hours....

Career Q&A: Returning to work after a health-related absence

"After more than a year's absence from the work scene (my last job was deputy ED of a large professional organization), I am now considered ready to begin work again. The reason for the long absence was health-related and the...

Career Q&A: Gaining entry-level employment in the nonprofit sector

I've sent out tons of resumés for an entry-level job in the nonprofit sector, with no results at all. I want to work in nonprofit because of my beliefs, but should I switch to the for-profit sector just to get...

Career Q&A: Including your age in a cover letter

Please advise if a person applying for a position should disclose in a cover letter that one is a mature person (over 40) so that a prospective employer is aware of the applicant's age? I know an employer is not...

Career Q&A: Pursuing a consulting career

I'm currently a marketing director with a well-known, national not-for-profit. In order to have more flexibility in my personal and professional life, I'd like to pursue a career in consulting. What are some suggestions on the best steps to take?...

Career Q&A: Tips for mastering the panel interview

Whenever I have a panel interview, I get nervous and usually blow it! Any tips? Panel interviews can be very intimidating for many job seekers. In the not-for-profit world, panel interviews are much more common than in other sectors as...
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