Finding open positions that are right for you

For much more information about the job search, including long-distance and international searches, check out the Idealist Guides to Nonprofit Careers for First-Time Job Seekers and for Sector Switchers.

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A little like house hunting

Think of your nonprofit job search the way you might think about the process of finding a new place to live.

First, you might go online to learn about the local market: housing prices, neighborhoods and trends, and available property.

After a bit of research online, you might chat with people you know to ask about their experiences finding a place and about the neighborhoods they live in. They might know of people looking for roommates, or selling their house. In other words, you might activate your network.

Finally, you'd take a look at open properties in person, attend open houses, investigate structures, notice neighborhood culture and assets, and get a feel for the area.

These steps of going online, chatting in-person, and on-site are very similar to the steps you'd take in finding jobs to apply for.

• Tools for the job search
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• Career resources

Additional resources:

• Chapter Six of the Idealist Guides to Nonprofit Careers
  • For first-time job seekers
  • For sector-switchers and people at mid-career

• For service corps participants and alumni:
  • Part Two of Service Corps to Social Impact Career

• BACK to Skills for Landing a Nonprofit Job