The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference
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Product Description
A must read for anyone hoping to launch a nonprofit career! Nonprofits need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. The Nonprofit Career Guide will help you find the best opportunity for you and your interests.
This hands-on guide is filled with practical advice from real people working at all levels of diverse nonprofits. In detailed profiles, youll find out what their work is like, the career paths they followed, and what they look for when hiring new staff.
Besides getting a sense of the scope and range of work opportunities, youll find the most up-to-date information on how to: Prepare for a nonprofit career; Conduct targeted job searches and network effectively; Handle interviews with aplomb; Write persuasive cover letters and stellar resumes; Negotiate a competitive compensation package.
With The Nonprofit Career Guide, you'll get the competitive edge you need to land a great first job and build a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector.
Published by Fieldstone Alliance in collaboration with American Humanics.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
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Thorough and Comprehensive
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The author breaks down each possible career path within the nonprofit sector, explores each career, and offers advice for obtaining each job.
The jobs go from the bottom rung all the way up to executive positions. This book is thorough and is a must have for anyone new to the nonprofit world who wants to be informed and has a desire to advance.
Great Book.
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Great Resource for Students and Recent Graduates!
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The nonprofit career guidebook was an easy to read manual and would be helpful for any student or recent graduate who is interested in exploring the nonprofit sector. The guidebook did a great job of providing a general overview of the types of nonprofits, included details about the various positions that exist in the organizations and testimonials/advice from professionals who have worked/work in the nonprofit field. The book made me realize how a variety of my interests and skills can easily be used in the nonprofit field and also gave me great tips to use when applying or interviewing for a job.
I definitely recommend this book, especially because even after a full read, I still use it for a quick reference when I am applying to jobs or wondering what a specific position entails.
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Outstanding Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector
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The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference
For anyone interested in learning about or pursuing a career in a nonprofit organization this is a must reading. The book is clearly written and provides a wealth of information about the nonprofit sector. Most people would be surprised to learn about the wide variety of fields that nonprofits serve -- from the traditional role of providing services to the underserved to developing affordable housing for the poor and groups with special needs to the Arts and Cultural Affairs to health care organizations and organizations involved in promoting social entrepreneurship. A nonprofit organization may be a one person effort to help their community or a mega corporation like the United Way or the College Board.
This guide is useful for college students who are exploring career choices and for more seasoned professionals who may be considering a career change. It is also useful for individuals who want to remain active after their primary career is over and "give back" through service and are looking to learn more about the nonprofit sector.
The book reminds us of the importance of service and serving others. It highlights how important mission and purpose of organizations that make up the nonprofit sector in the US.
I will be using it as part of my course on nonprofit management for undergraduates to help them gaining a deep understanding of the organizations they will work at while completing a 150 hour field work requirement.
At $16.50 this book is a great bargain.
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A Must have Career Guide Reference
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Shelly Cryer has compiled a useful tool for college students who are examining their options following graduation. The Non-Profit Career Guide - how to land a job that makes a difference, serves as a nuts and bolts directory that can prove useful for entry into the world of Not for Profit organizations. This manual is laid out logically and is easy to use. The appendix and endnotes are of particular help to first-time job-seekers or even those making a career change. A must have for your Career Guide Reference Collection!
Gabriela A. Cipollone
Reference Librarian, Iona College
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One of the best career guides out there
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I never thought I would review a career guide, but this one deserves it. As a student, I found this guide to be indispensable. Not only does it thoroughly cover the non-profit sector, but it also offers advice and insights that can be applied to any sector.
Cryer begins by profiling the sector and highlighting future trends. Notable is the observation that salary in the nonprofit sector depends on field of work and size of organization--in certain fields, nonprofit pay is higher on average than that of their private or public sector counterparts. Furthermore, as the sector grows in prominence, more attention is being paid to salary as a means of recruiting talent. Other trends include a growing need for leadership and increased diversity. The meat of the book is in lively chapters covering sector subsections (arts, education, health international, etc.) and job functions (management, communications, development, consulting, etc.). Its snapshots of different people working in the industry provide a good sense of what to expect from the different avenues the sector has to offer.
This book made me see my career options in a new (and organized!) light.
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