"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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
What sort of job duties should I list in my résumé for the positions that I've held? First of all, remember that on average most hiring managers spend less than two minutes reading a résumé. I liken résumés to the...
I have worked in nonprofit agencies for seven years, and this is my only professional work experience. At times I think I'd like to work in a for-profit company. I am afraid the environment will be so different...do you have...
How should I follow up with an organization after the interview if I'm interested in the position? Great question. You should follow-up with every hiring manager after leaving an interview. For that matter, you should follow up with anyone you...
I currently live in England and I'm looking for employment in the not-for-profit sector in Canada. It is so frustrating to NEVER see any salaries stated on Canadian job specs. I am cautious about applying for a job with no...
I work for a mid-sized health charity and enjoy my work immensely. However, we have a new board member who professionally works in the same discipline as me, and has started to second-guess almost every recommendation I make. One of...
