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How to get a great job! 5 things employers look for when hiring

Nickey Alexiou is a specialist in organisational development and human resources and is a friend and advisor to Charity Careers Canada. In her recent article for us she outlines the 5 things employers look for when hiring! If you are seeking a role with Canadian non-profit and need help understanding how best to get your dream job for…

Escape the rat race and work for a non-profit

Have you decided that there is more to life, want to escape the rat race and the corporate world but don’t know where else to put your great business skills to use? Or you are just about to graduate and are thinking of your future career choice? If so, then you might think of joining the…

7 Rules for a Great Job Applicaton

Have you ever wondered why even though you apply for lots of roles, either you don’t hear back or miss out on shortlisting? It might be the case that you’ve got some excellent skills and experience and you know that you would be a great candidate for a role – but that’s just where there…

A Guide to the Canadian Not-For-Profit Sector

Charities belong in what is often referred to as ‘The-Not-For-Profit or Community & Voluntary Sector’, making them distinct from public (government) and private, commercial organisations. There is often confusion about what constitutes a charity, what they do and how they operate – much of the language used is interchangeable and invariably there is crossover between…

Size matters – the biggest non profit organizations in Canada

If you are looking for a job with a non profit organization in Canada, you may be interested to know who the biggest ones are as its likely they’ll have more jobs that you can apply for. Here is the list of Canada’s 10 largest non profits measured by donations. In total, Canadians donated over $1.5 billion…

10 Tips for writing a great resume for your next job with a non profit

A helpful guide to resume writing With competition for non profit jobs being as strong as ever it is vital that you make a great first impression with your CV. Here are Charity Careers Canada’s top ten tips: 1. Font Use a strong, clear, professional font. Do NOT use Times New Roman, it is the default font…

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