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Can You Save Your Next Employer Money?

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...

5 Things Your Resume Can Do Without

Your resume is your calling card. Long before you reach the interview stage, you are judged by your talents, your affiliations and what you can offer an organization. While you want to cover all of the above points in your resume and cover  letter, you don’t...

Weathering a Bad Reference

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...

What Happens When You’re Overqualified

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...

Old School vs. New School

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...

When Giving Back Can Get You Ahead

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...

Got 30 seconds?

Whether you’re a job seeker looking for a new position or a recruiter seeking your next potential new hire, be prepared to sell yourself! Effectively selling yourself or your business is a key component in successful networking, and there’s no better way to get the...

Welcome to the Mission Connected Blog

Welcome job seekers, recruiters, sector switchers and casual lookers! Enjoy advice and tips targeting the not-for-profit market. Find career resources, jobs and discussions on topics relevant to you and your specific goal or niche. We invite and encourage your...
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