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.

The Value of a Consensus-Based Search Process

The Value of a Consensus-Based Search Process

March 10, 2016 Dale Winston

If 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?

Are You a Digitally Savvy Fundraiser?

February 25, 2016 Carmel Napolitano

Technology 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

Tips for Working With a Recruiter

January 11, 2016 Molly Brennan

Veteran 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

Why a Job Candidate's Values Matter

November 23, 2015 Brain Mohr

When it comes to interviewing job candidates for a leadership position, the stakes couldn't be higher, says talent strategist Brian Mohr....

Tips for Surviving a Group Interview

Tips for Surviving a Group Interview

August 14, 2015 Molly Brennan

The 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....

Five Tips for Starting a New Job on the Right Foot

Five Tips for Starting a New Job on the Right Foot

June 24, 2015 Molly Brennan

Congratulations 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

The New Entry-Level: Hiring from Leadership Development Programs

May 11, 2015 Commongood Careers

In 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....

An Insider’s Guide to Socially Entrepreneurial Organizations

An Insider’s Guide to Socially Entrepreneurial Organizations

March 10, 2015 Commongood Careers

In 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

Life After Fellowship: Three Career Success Stories

February 5, 2015 Commongood Careers

In 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

5 Ways to Make it Easy for Recruiters to Find You on LinkedIn

January 14, 2015 Alyson Weiss

In 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

Five Interview Tips for Nonprofit Executive Job Seekers

December 3, 2014 Molly Brennan

Molly 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....