Career insights
The Career insights column offers articles of interest to jobseekers and prospective employers. For more information, contact Kyoko Uchida, managing editor, kyoko.uchida@candid.org.
Four Things Your Resume Says About You – That You Don't Want It To
May 26, 2016Your resume is your one-minute opportunity to create a good impression and convince people in a position to advance your career that they need to learn more. Don't waste it by making these simple mistakes....
Sector Switching: Making the Jump From For-Profit to Non-Profit
April 7, 2016Thinking about switching from the for-profit to not-for-profit sector? Koya Leadership's Molly Brennan shares five tips that will help ensure the transition is a smooth one....
The Value of a Consensus-Based Search Process
March 10, 2016If the leadership of a nonprofit or association is not on the same page prior to launching a search for a new team member, there's a high probability the search will go awry....
Are You a Digitally Savvy Fundraiser?
February 25, 2016Technology is transforming how development professionals engage with donors across mobile and online platforms. Consultant Carmel Napolitano tells you what you need to know to position yourself for success in the twenty-first century....
Tips for Working With a Recruiter
January 11, 2016Veteran nonprofit sector recruiter Molly Brennan describes how to leverage the job recruiter-seeker relationship to land your next job....
Why a Job Candidate's Values Matter
November 23, 2015When it comes to interviewing job candidates for a leadership position, the stakes couldn't be higher, says talent strategist Brian Mohr....
Interview Strategies for Hiring Managers
October 22, 2015The latest article in our MyCareer series features five tips for hiring managers from Koya Leadership Partners' Molly Brennan....
Tips for Negotiating a Job Offer
September 25, 2015Molly Brennan offers five tips for discussing compensation when negotiating a job offer....
Tips for Surviving a Group Interview
August 14, 2015The group interview doesn't have to be the stuff of nightmares. Molly Brennan shares some tips designed to help you turn a potentially stressful situation into a great opportunity to impress a lot of people with a say in whether you get the job or not....
Ctrl + Alt + Del…How to Reboot Your Stalled Job Search
July 8, 2015Career coach and personal branding strategist Randi Bussin shares seven tips aimed at helping you improve your job search outcomes.....
Five Tips for Starting a New Job on the Right Foot
June 24, 2015Congratulations on landing the job! Now it's time to transition into your new role. Molly Brennan, managing partner at Koya Leadership Partners, describes how to make the process productive, seamless, and enjoyable....
The New Entry-Level: Hiring from Leadership Development Programs
May 11, 2015In the latest article in our MyCareer series, Commongood Careers explains why leadership development programs are increasingly popular in the social sector, identifies the best ones in operation today, and provides case studies and advice for anyone seeking to benefit from them....
Invest in Leadership Development to Retain High Performers of All Races
April 8, 2015In the latest article in our MyCareer series, Miecha Forbes shares findings from executive search firm Koya Leadership Partners' recent report about leadership diversity....
An Insider’s Guide to Socially Entrepreneurial Organizations
March 10, 2015In the latest article in our MyCareer series, Commongood Careers provides a handy definition of social entrepreneurship and some advice aimed at helping you figure out whether working at a social enterprise is a good fit for your talents and professional goals....
Life After Fellowship: Three Career Success Stories
February 5, 2015In the latest article in our MyCareer series, the folks at Commongood Careers describe how three recent college grads used short-term fellowships to launch their careers....
5 Ways to Make it Easy for Recruiters to Find You on LinkedIn
January 14, 2015In the latest article in our MyCareer series, Alyson Weiss, who works at a career services nonprofit in Boston and conducts workshops on LinkedIn, explains what recruiters look for on the social networking site — and what you can do to stand out from the crowd....
Five Interview Tips for Nonprofit Executive Job Seekers
December 3, 2014Molly Brennan, managing partner at Koya Leadership Partners, a national executive search firm dedicated to the nonprofit sector, shares the advice she most often gives to clients seeking top management jobs in the sector....
Resumes 2.0 – A Round Up of Web-Based Resume Creation Tools
October 29, 2014In the latest article in our MyCareer series, job search consultant Kirstin Griffiths reviews four web-based tools designed to help you create a resume that is well-organized, clear, and concise....
