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Standing out in Non-Profit Hiring

From tech companies to schools, from hospitals to marketing firms, hiring practices across industries vary. Job seekers interested in working for non-profit agencies will likely have a different experience from peers who are targeting for-profit organizations. Here are a few common hiring practices for non-profits:

  • Posting to non-profit job search boards like Idealist.org to find job, internship, and volunteer opportunities
  • Prioritizing transferrable skills from any jobs, club/organization experience, projects, or other volunteer work on your resume
  • Valuing volunteer with or intern at non-profits related to issues you care about

This article by Alexis Perrotta on Idealist.org shares more details about what job seekers can expect and how they can stand out from other job/internship candidates. Happy searching!

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Associate Director, Career Advising & Programming
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