Subject: Your first job in a nonprofit
Finding a job in the nonprofit sector can be hard. There is increasingly a lot of competition for jobs and many ask for charity / nonprofit experience.
Maybe you've worked in the corporate world for years and now want to work for a charity? Maybe you've been out of paid employment or its time for a career change? What barriers are you facing? Share them here.
If you work in a nonprofit, what are your top tips for getting into the sector? Share your experience to help others starting out...
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This comment was last edited on Feb 12, 2010
Always treat your job like no other jobs there.I agree with the reasoning of Jim Bunning, but it would appear that blocking the unemployment extension might have done more harm than good. That said, his behavior in opposing the unemployment bill was reprehensible – which is why other Senate Republicans were not exactly thrilled with him. Bunning has a long history of being…let's say less than reasonable, or even rational according to many people. He's retiring at the end of his term, and since he is a baseball legend, it's doubtful that he'll need payday loans for retirement, but perhaps it's time he went out to pasture.
I've been trying to break into the Charity Sector for just over a year now. I have a degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering then was made redudant shortly after starting work. Having done a wide range of volunteering over the years it seemed natural to take a step into the Charity sector. Now a year later I am still battling to reach my goal of working within the Charity Sector. I have done unpaid intenships, personal development courses, volunteered over a wide range of sectors and still this doesnt seem enough. The area I am intrested in is Volunteer Management but there doesnt really seem a way into this career as a young graduate. I must admit it has been hard and I now currently have a role as a Volunteer Volunteer Coordinator which I am trying to find funding for the Salary. Trying to find funding is another slow process but I feel maybe the way into charties for us Graduates is to just work our way as volunteers.
