Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers

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Chapter Three
Self and career assessment: The foundation of a successful job search and career

In Chapter Three you will:

• Understand the vital role that self-knowledge plays in both your job search and your career.
• Grasp the kind of work that will appeal to you and communicate that connection during your career search.
• Clarify your mission, values, priorities, and greatest skills.
• Create a realistic picture of where your passion fits into the nonprofit sector through the "Career Tracks Exercise."
• Use the "Four Lens Framework" to better understand what draws you to the nonprofit sector.
• Learn a short exercise to help you rate your interest in applying for a position.
• Begin researching your potential salary range—and learn why research is critical to a successful career search.

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