Career Advice

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…

Whats it like to work for one of North America’s most innovative fundraising companies?

  Donorworx is a full-service face-to-face fundraising agency that takes pride in growing non-profit organizations monthly donor database with engaged and passionate donors who will stick around for the long term.  What makes donorworx special? Quite simply the extraordinary people who join the donorworx community. Donorworx is made up of a vibrant group of people,…

How to Answer the Salary Question. Do you truly deserve more or less?

The question every interviewee dreads usually comes close to the end of an interview. “So, what is your expected salary range?” The salary question is often mentioned, as companies need to know if they can afford to pay you before hiring you. The proposed question also answers several other questions – whether you are willing…

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…