Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers

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Chapter Five
Become a stronger candidate: Nine ways to get out and involved

In Chapter Five you will:

• See what nonprofit hiring managers say impresses them most in a candidate.
• Explore ways to make yourself a stronger nonprofit job search candidate, including volunteering, internships, fellowships, term-of-service programs, board service, professional associations, industry publications, participation in mentoring, and a full array of education options.
• Learn some of the key ways to increase your appeal to nonprofit employers. Strengthening your nonprofit candidacy takes time, so start early!

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