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.:Resource Guides:Interviews-Jenny Shegos.
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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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Check out www.acorn.org, along with www.justicecorps.org
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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Are you prepared to work long hours? Are you passionate about community? Are you ready to spend most of your time door-knocking in low income communties talking to complete strangers? Can you be flexible in the work place?
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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Health care, community development, renters' rights, fair and affordable housing, predatory lending, education
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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Learning as you go; trial and error. Support and knowledge from senior staff.
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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What do you think the role of a community organizer should be?
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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Prepare to be challenged and work very hard.
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