November 2009 - The Nonprofit Recruiter

How a rumbling stomach and other curveballs can rumble your interview

by Fredia Woolf | Nov 19, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

We are following in real time the personal job odyssey of our friend Nicholas and seeing what we can learn from his story. Last week, he almost blew his chances of being considered for a position at a company by being a little too pushy and persistent in his contact....

Are all of your job search eggs in one basket?

by Jay | Nov 17, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Are all of your job search eggs in one basket? I once knew a guy who applied to about 100 jobs and got two call backs. First of all, those aren’t great odds and tells me something isn’t right. But, second, and even worse than the outcome of his odds, was...

Self-Sabotaging your Job Search

by Fredia Woolf | Nov 10, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Have you ever wondered if there is something you are doing wrong in your job search? I am not suggesting that it’s your fault if your search stumbles or gets stale – it’s a very tough market out there – but there may well be times you do foul up. So, if you do,...

Blogging Your Way to Your Next Non-Profit Job Part 2: Building the Blog

by Nichole E | Nov 5, 2009 | Job Seekers

A few weeks back, I touched on finding your next non-profit job through blogging, which sparked an interest in readers to learn the steps needed to create a successful blog from inception to completion. (Though, any self-respecting blogger will tell you a blog is...

Recruiter Communication Etiquette

by Fredia Woolf | Nov 3, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

A tight job market creates pressure for everyone. Job seekers and recruiters alike are frustrated and annoyed, and some people behaving badly, perhaps without even realizing it. So, let’s set out some Rules of Fair Play about how recruiters and job seekers should...

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