Comments on: Altruistic Tuesdays – Should you consider working for a charity?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:34:12 +0000

Having been employed by both local and state nonprofits, I would hesitate to recommend that job seekers target paid nonprofit positions as a means of gaining experience in a particular field. Levels of accountability are much higher today than they have been in years past, so even the small, local nonprofits need well-qualified candidates who will be able to skillfully execute from day one. Now, if job seekers are willing to volunteer for an organization to learn new skills, that would be a great option. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities that can help job seekers grow their experience and knowledge base. Volunteer positions involve more training and guidance from staff, which makes for a far better fit for the inexperienced than a paid position would. .-= Melissa´s last blog ..03/19/2010 #FF Ã¢â‚¬â€ Honest Advice =-.

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:26:46 +0000

In reply to GL Hoffman. GL - Thanks for stopping by. There are many opportunities for those who know how to leverage their skills. Working at a non-profit is certainly one good way!

By: GL Hoffman

GL Hoffman — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:25 +0000

This is an area often overlooked by job seekers. I can think of no other way to build experience in areas where none exists for you. There are many many organizations out there, the UNKNOWN ones, who need any kind of help. If you want to be a manager, and lack that qualification, you can pick up the experience at a charity who critically needs your help.
Thanks Miriam for bringing this to the top of mind again,