When recruiting chief executives for not-for-profit organizations, I pose one key question to each candidate: Are you truly passionate and committed to the organization’s mission and its work? This is fundamental. As a not-for-profit CEO, you will be eating and...
It’s increasingly important for many students and grads to find a career with purpose. Studies have indicated that Millennials value purpose and fulfillment more than a large paycheck. They want to know that what they are doing is making an...
Volunteer work can broaden and deepen your experience and provide skill development in a way that is often not possible or available to you elsewhere. We hear all the time about the challenges faced by those actively job hunting, particularly...
It started with a short conversation with someone in the nonprofit sector about a sabbatical he had taken, and it made us wonder how widespread the practice was. We’ve all heard about sabbaticals in the academic world, where a period...
In any job hunt, getting lost in the shuffle of candidates is a real fear for applicants and can be a frustrating experience. The nonprofit sector is a very attractive place for Gen Y and Z candidates. And we get...
No one likes rejection, but as a job seeker it’s important to be aware that each rejection is another step towards securing employment. When dealing with job rejection, the concept of ‘negativity bias’ comes into play – the tendency for...
Managers play a critical role in keeping nonprofits afloat. They perform many functions that allow their organizations to run smoothly: they plan, organize, delegate, and keep things on track. And, in best-case scenarios, they lead. When it comes to building...
Picture this: You are invited to a party. You’re a pretty social person, so you’re excited about the prospect. But then, it hits you. You are unemployed. And what do people ask when you first meet them? ‘So, what do...
When it comes time for preparing that first big interview, there are so many things to be conscious of. From how you present yourself to the work experiences you reference, it’s safe to say that virtually everything you do and...
Did you jump out of bed this morning before your alarm, eager to get to work and get at it? If not, you’re not alone. Increasingly, many workers are suffering from a case of the Mondays, even when it isn’t...
