Archive for July, 2009

Back to Basics Guide for Nonprofit Recruiters

by: Michele Allen July 30, 2009

Today’s economy has flooded the labor pool creating more of a labor ocean; there are more people available to work than there are available jobs.  On a very basic level, this means recruiters are inundated with applicants all vying for a handful of opportunities. The already-difficult task of finding the “needle in a haystack” just [...]

Relax! You’re Just Talking

by: Nichole E July 27, 2009

Often when you’re in an interview, the pressure is on to perform. Unfortunately, in your excitement to sell yourself, you can forget to be human. Salespeople will tell you that in order to close the deal, stop focusing on the sale at the end, and start paying attention to the person and the conversation going [...]

Can You Save Your Next Employer Money?

by: Nichole E July 27, 2009

Today’s economic situation requires employers to run their organizations a little differently now than from even a year ago if they want to stay afloat. According to a recent news article, fundraising, accounting, and finance positions are much sought after by skilled job seekers right now.

@execSearches Updates: 07-27-09

by: F. Jay Hall July 26, 2009

Finance Manager, Non profit, New York, NY http://bit.ly/s7Ehs #nonprofit #jobs #socialservices # Director, Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence, Portland, Maine http://bit.ly/9EiSF, #nonprofit#jobs#advocacy # Director of Development, Children’s Home Society of Florida Miami, FL http://bit.ly/dtGND #nonprofit #jobs #fundraising # Human Resources Director, AFSCME, Washington, DC http://bit.ly/LJzgD #jobs #laborunions # Systems Administrator, Superior Court of California, County [...]

5 Things Your Resume Can Do Without

by: Nichole E July 23, 2009

While you want to cover all the points above in your resume and cover letter, you don’t want to go overboard. TMI (too much information) is never good for anyone, and the job hunt is NO exception. Prevent yourself from getting looked over or tossed out for providing information that isn’t necessary.

Weathering a Bad Reference

by: Nichole E July 22, 2009

When hunting for a new job, your references often have the big say as to whether or not you get the job. While hiring managers don’t necessarily take the word of a former employer as gospel, what a former employer says may carry weight in regard to getting you the job you want. Employers and hiring managers [...]

What Happens When You’re Overqualified

by: Nichole E July 21, 2009

When job hunting, being overqualified is not usually a question. Being UNDER qualified tends to be the concern. Still, from time to time, we find ourselves in the position where we are overqualified for a position. This once happened to me , so when I applied for the job, I didn’t focus on the fact that I was [...]

Old School vs. New School

by: Michele Allen July 14, 2009

There are a million ways to get in touch with all kinds of people these days – friends, colleagues, family members, future clients and potential candidates for a job opening.  There is also a clear divide between old-school and new-school recruiters when it comes to reaching out and touching someone.  Non-Profit recruiters must stay abreast candidates’ preferred method(s) [...]

When Giving Back Can Get You Ahead

by: Nichole E July 13, 2009

A recent new article sparked a thought in me that I’ve always believed to be true: Volunteering not only opens the doors for the people you help, but it can open doors for you as well. The article, located at boston.com, reports that volunteering is turning in to a win-win situation for many people. While not [...]

Put Forth Positive Thinking and a Positive Image in Your Job Search

by: Nichole E July 9, 2009

I remember a time almost five years ago when I was out of work. It wasn’t long into my unemployment when I got into a comfortable routine of getting up in the morning and looking over the paper with my coffee. Still situated comfortably in my pajamas, I would sit and look over that morning’s [...]