This episode explores the bigger questions of the nonprofit sector and digs into the specific methods used for securing a job in this market.
Four young professionals discuss their latest job search after completing the MS of Nonprofit Management at Columbia University. They share what led them to grad school and which classes stay with them in practice. Aside from identifying their interests relative to types of mission they also asked: Can I see myself working with the people interviewing me? Which skills do I want to develop or use in this role? 
Savannah Cathers and Tenicia Winston show us the importance of knowing yourself and your values. Tenicia shared that for her job search she knew which mission area and salary range she wanted. She knew which skills she would be bringing along with which skills she wanted to obtain or improve. Savannah reminds listeners that starting a career may mean a job seeker changes organizations and locations while discovering their right fit. She emphasizes that aligning personal values with the organization's values is key to finding a good fit. She sees there is a place for any skill set in the sector from coding to construction and fundraising to accounting. Michela Masotti stressed the importance of informational interviews and kindness. Guided by what she learned in informational interviews, she applied to many types of organizations and ultimately decided to accept the offer from the organization where she felt the best connection with the existing staff. Caroline Schiavo echoes that kindness matters, especially in the nonprofit sector where practitioners have large networks. She knows that once a passion is found it will stick with a job seeker, their career can grow to nurture their passion. 

Listen in to dive deeper and hear advice they wish they would have heard five years ago. 

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