Sector Switchers: Three Ways to Move Your Resume to the Top


Making Changes

A newsletter dedicated to job seekers · July 2009


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Dear Laura,

Thank you for subscribing to our job seeker newsletter.

In this edition, you'll find helpful tips, a feature article covering a topic central to your search, as well as information regarding our consulting services.

This newsletter is meant to help you in your search. To that end, your feedback is appreciated so that we may continue to improve what we offer.

Attention Sector Switchers!
Three Ways to
Move Your Resume to the Top

In this tenuous economy, it is more critical than ever for a job seeker to outshine the competition in order to land a new job. For sector switchers, enhanced experience, commitment, and knowledge of the nonprofit sector are what set them apart from other candidates, and ultimately, lead to their dream job. For those considering a career shift to the nonprofit sector, contributing time, expertise, and knowledge to one of the more than 1.8 million registered nonprofits are ideal ways to ease this transition, strengthen a resume, and make a difference.

Click here to read the whole article...

Join us for our September Webinar!
Change Your Career:
Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector

Join Laura Gassner Otting, NPAG's President and author of the book, Change Your Career: Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector (Kaplan 2007), and Erin O'Connor Jones, Director of Candidate Services and author of Change.org's Sector Switcher Blog, on Thursday, September 24, at noon EST for our next quarterly webinar focused on those looking to marry their purpose with their passion.

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009

Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Learn more about the nonprofit sector and the many exciting career opportunities it offers! This webinar will provide Laura and Erin's collective wisdom about the nonprofit sector and provide practical tips for navigating your job search. So, if you have ever considered switching from the for profit to the nonprofit sector or are currently job searching in the nonprofit sector, don't miss this informative webinar!

These webinars are free, but available on a limited basis and spaces must be held with reservations.

Click here to register...

Finding Your Place
in the Nonprofit Sector

Now that you have determined that the nonprofit sector is right for you, you must find your place among the sector's many opportunities. Doing so requires a three-tiered decision-making making process.

1. What is your motivating social cause?

2. What approach would you take to solve this cause or this problem?

3. What skills and experience do you bring to the table?

Read what you need to know here!

NPAG Gives Back...
and Extends a Thank You to
the West End House!

In June, Team NPAG held their annual retreat, bringing together our staff from around the world. In keeping with our mission to Give Back, we structured the three-day meeting that did just that, choosing to work with vendors throughout who dedicate a portion of their profits to social good, and beginning with an entire day at the West End House Boys & Girls Club in Allston, Massachusetts. In the morning, we helped the staff cook a special meal for that evening's year-end awards ceremony, as well as food to freeze for the children who use the facilities throughout the year. In the afternoon, we made paper flower centerpieces for that night's festivities.

We would like to extend a special thank you to Andrea Howard, Executive Director, Lisa Smith, Kids Café Coordinator, and the rest of the staff! If you have a moment, check out the West End House, and all the great work they do year round.

Learn more about our Giving Back Program here.

Save the Date!

Laura Gassner Otting has been selected to present at the Providers' Council 34th Annual Convention and Expo, Mission: Possible on October 29, 2009 at Marriott Copley Place in Boston. She will present on Using Leadership Transitions to Reenergize Board, Staff, and Volunteers.

Date: October 29, 2009

Location: Marriott Copley Place, Boston

For more information about this conference, click here.

The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is a consulting firm that take a unique, "new economy" approach to searching for talent with our unbundled services. We are dedicated to strengthening the capacity of nonprofits and their staff, and well as supporting job seekers through individual resumes, cover letters, and job search strategy coaching.

Sincerely,

Laura Gassner Otting, President

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group LLC

email: lgo@nonprofitprofessionals.com
phone: 617-527-9661
web: http://www.NonprofitProfessionals.com