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Quick Tips for Those in a Job Search
Lessons learned from doing searches for nonprofit clients.
As I work with nonprofit clients in supporting the growth of their donor relationships and fundraising, I also have been doing quite a bit of recruiting. Through several client searches, I have worked with and interviewed over a hundred candidates, and have some ideas for you if you’re in a job search.
These days people are laid off in a variety of ways.
I see a lot of stories on LinkedIn where it’s as simple as a text or an email to set up a meeting in 30 minutes, and by the end of that call, the person is unemployed.
Some are fortunate to receive severance, others are left with their final paycheck.
It’s never an experience one looks forward to. It can be dehumanizing. It was for me.
My first tip is to rewrite your resume.
Where is it?
Many haven’t seen their resume in years.
This is one of the first things I like to talk about when a friend tells me they have been laid off. I offer the tip of not using the same resume for every job you apply for. It’s OK to have a resume template but tailor it to the specific position you’re applying for.
