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Transportable skills, are those that can directly move to the new context. This skill set is the same used in both the old position and new position, despite the context. The woman from the example above could say: "I have successfully negotiated media relations, press releases, on-camera work, and print advertisement for a large company." While the subject matter of your organization’s mission is different, these same skills would be invaluable for better communicating your mission: "I am confident I can use these skills in an environmental context." Transportable skills could include those in accounting, finance, computer technology, entrepreneurship, Web design, horticulture, human resources, management, public relations, and supervision.
Know what you can get: Salary and beyond many job-seekers assume that nonprofits cannot pay competitive salaries. While that may be the case for new or smaller nonprofits, many nonprofits pay market wages for positions. If issues of salary and benefits are significant for you, have that discussion with the HR office early in your process. Similarly, if you are moving from a high-paying for-profit position and are willing to take a pay cut, it is probably strategic to include that information in your cover letter. An appropriate way to phrase this willingness is: "While I understand there may be a significant difference in my current salary and the salary range associated with this position, I am very interested in working for the Guide Dogs Association of America, and am open to discussing the differential."
Salary alone should not be the determining factor when considering a nonprofit job offer. A wealth of benefit options may be available to you. Inquire about flextime, telecommuting, bringing your kids in on snow days and casual dress. Find out if the organization offers a 403(b) retirement option -- the nonprofit equivalent of a 401(k), transportation subsidies, maternity/paternity leave, and conference travel funding. Nonprofits know that they may not be able to afford extremely competitive salaries and therefore may be more flexible in their benefit and lifestyle package options.
Expanding your job search to include the nonprofit sector is a smart approach to finding the career of your dreams. Whether your passion leads you to a job or a job leads you to a new passion, nonprofits are viable alternatives to corporate positions. Why not consider changing your career and changing the world at the same time?
Questions about some of the terminology used in this article? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.
QuintZine regular contributor Maureen Crawford Hentz is the director of career services at Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston. An independent career and HR consultant she has been working with career-seekers for 1- years. She has a master’s degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. A popular conference lecturer, she specializes in large and small specially designed workshops for professional organizations, students and environmental groups. Her most popular career workshops address topics including: Non-Verbal Techniques To Use During an Interview; Powerful Resumes; and Interviewing Etiquette You've Never Even Thought About. She has a particular interest in job-searching techniques for differently-abled candidates, new grads, and career changers.
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