Close Search
 
MEDIA, JOBS & RESOURCES for the COMMON GOOD

Professional development

Careers Blog

people hiding faces behind paper sheets with question marks while waiting for job interview

Infer or not to infer…

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 9th December 2019 -  With the end of the year in sight, experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones shares a few key things to think about over the coming weeks that might be inferring things about you to potential employers and preventing you from achieving your dream job.

Careers Blog

woman applying for a job online

Overwhelmed?

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 21st October 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones explains why you’ll be more successful with one application that is focused, than having 20 that are not.
Screenshot of an X-CHANGE video showing Julia Keady interviewing a member of the XFactor Collective.

Sector-first video library launches in bid to better support changemakers

Contributor, Tuesday, 15th October 2019 -  The X-CHANGE gives not for profits free access to over 100 short videos

Careers Blog

A desk from the 1990s with phone and PC

In the olden days… and what’s happening today

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 16th September 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones looks back on the changes in recruiting over the last 10 years and shines some light on what’s going on when you don’t get a reply from a prospective employer.
Man dressed as a clown in a job interview

Should you be funny in a job interview?

Wendy Williams, Monday, 9th September 2019 -  A man walks into a job interview and fills his glass of water until it overflows. “Nervous?” asked the interviewer. “No, I always give 110%...”
two men talking across a desk

Time for a pay rise? This is how you ask for it.

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 2nd September 2019 -  The “money” chat with your manager can be awkward, especially if you’re working for a charity with not a lot to spare. But remuneration for your hard work is important, and sometimes there is no way around it but to ask for that pay rise you kn
Woman in a seminar

Can we stop paying for professional development?

Contributor, Tuesday, 20th August 2019 -  NonprofitReady shares six of the most popular online courses, available for free, to help you make a greater impact.

Careers Blog

Woman sitting in a cafe speaking on the phone.

Call me! Why recruiters want you to pick up the phone

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 19th August 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones advises job seekers to call before they apply, and always read the selection criteria carefully.

Careers Blog

person signing a cover letter

To cover or not to cover…

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 15th July 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones offers job seekers some advice on the do’s and don'ts of a great cover letter.
pba inverse logo
Subscribe Twitter Facebook
×