Search: Winning Strategies to Get Your Next Job in the Nonprofit World
Search: Winning Strategies to Get Your Next Job in the Nonprofit World
“Marvelously practical and informative.” – Raul Yzaguirre, president and CEO, National Council of La Raza “A small gem.” – Joyce Henderson, VP for Human Resources, Volunteers of America “A pleasure to read.” – William Dietel, former president, Rockefeller Brothers Fund Search: Winning Strategies to Get Your Next Job in the Nonprofit World By Larry Slesinger, executive search consultant to leading nonprofits. For people who want to get their first (or a better) job at mission-driven nonprofit, executive search consultant Slesinger provides practical, concise advice on how to find openings, create network of people who know of openings that don’t get advertised, write effective resume, and more.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars A Practical Guide for Job Hunters
Mr. Slesinger has written a concise book for job hunters who, like me, haven’t had much experience looking for jobs. The chapter on Writing Persuasive Cover Letters was my favorite. I will now do a better job telling a prospective employer why a want a particular job and what makes me especially qualified for it.
4 Stars Maybe a little too concise
While the author states that this book is to be targeted to persons seeking to enter senior management or higher roles within non-profits, I think this reads more like a general job search book. It sounds like the author is writing from the standpoint of a headhunter. Here is the table of contents:
1. Defining the Nonprofit Sector
2. If You’re New to the Nonprofit World
3. Organizing your search
4. Focusing your search
5. Finding openings
6. Establishing and Cultivating your Network
7. Creating a Great Resume
8. Writing Persuasive Cover Letters
9. Acing the Interview
10. Recruiting the Right references
11. Negotiating Salary & benefits
12. If you don’t get the job
13. When the job search ends
Chapters 3-13 are what I consider topics you can find in any “job search” book. Though I should say that the author does *touch* upon how the Non-profit sector is unique in some of these respects. What I did find useful are all the website references that may provide more information.
It reads quickly- I think I finished it in about an hour. I appreciate the amount of information that it packs in its 100 pages, especially if you are looking for a resource book that is quick-and-dirty and to-the-point.
As an alternative (or as a supplementary), I think Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector by Kaplan, published in 2007 (Laura Gassner Otting), might be more informative, depending on what your objectives are.
4 Stars Helpful Resource
I read this book in the fall 2006 when I was in the midst of looking for a job in the DC area. It was a helpful resource. It reinforced information I already knew and then mentioned new information. It gives tips on creating a resume, informational interviews, interviews, the importance of a thank you card and what to include in it. I will definitely continue to refer to this resource again. I’ve mentioned it to other friends as well looking for a job in the nonprofit sector.
5 Stars Must Have Resource for Non-Profit Job Seekers
A must have resource for finding your dream job in the non-profit sector. What’s great about this book is that it is comprehensive, but short. It contains all you need to know to find and get your job in one slim, easy-to-read, volume.
5 Stars Perfect for smart people looking for a new job or challenge
Slesinger’s book is an excellent blueprint for beginning a search and following through, even when life gets in the way. The step-by-step game plan and practical advice alone are worth the cover price, and best of all Slesinger leaves you motivated and feeling like you want to immediately get started hunting for your next great job. I have to confess that I literally missed my bus stop while examining the section on resumes; I do a lot of hiring and I see a lot of resumes, and his advice is dead on.
If you want a new job or think you might, get this book now.
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