Interviews – CharityVillage https://charityvillage.com Find Your Position With Purpose Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:10:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://charityvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-Charity-Village-icon-150-32x32.png Interviews – CharityVillage https://charityvillage.com 32 32 Develop your Interview Toolbox: The foundation for acing your next job interview https://charityvillage.com/develop-your-interview-toolbox-the-foundation-for-acing-your-next-job-interview/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:26:16 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=705868 An Interview Toolbox lays the foundation for job interviewing success. Let’s start by reviewing the STARF Method (also commonly known as the STAR method), which is a technique for answering interview questions. It gives the interviewee a straightforward approach to answering questions, typically behavioural and situational, in a story-like format. Let’s see the STARF method […]

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]]> 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report Infographic https://charityvillage.com/2023-canadian-nonprofit-sector-salary-benefits-report-infographic/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:37 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=699092 Are you planning on hiring in the near future? Get detailed salary information relevant to your organizational size, and region. Plus, if you are looking for a role in the nonprofit sector, the 2023 Canadian Nonprofit Sector Salary & Benefits Report will be a great resource for reference when negotiating your salary. The Canadian Nonprofit […]

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]]> Do THIS…and get the job you want https://charityvillage.com/do-thisand-get-the-job-you-want/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=693355 Clarity, courage, honesty, intention, and focus are all critical to your success. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way.   #1.  Gain clarity on your path.    This may sound obvious, but for most of us, this is the most difficult part. There are so many reasons why we don’t want to speak […]

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]]> The career competencies employers are looking for https://charityvillage.com/the-career-competencies-employers-are-looking-for/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:44:10 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=687527 This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. Many employers struggle to find and hire young people, despite actively seeking them out. This challenge can result from a disconnect between employers’ sole focus on skills and the competencies they need. While similar, focusing on skill alone does not offer the insight […]

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]]> Pro tips for acing your next job interview https://charityvillage.com/pro-tips-for-acing-your-next-job-interview/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:47:19 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=681723 If you’ve found yourself in the market for a new job this year, you aren’t alone! Whether you are looking for your first job, have found yourself recently unemployed, or are ready to move on to greener pastures at a new organization, you’re joining the many Canadians on the hunt for new career opportunities. While […]

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]]> The 5 types of questions that should be asked at the end of an interview https://charityvillage.com/the-5-types-of-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-your-job-interview/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:00:27 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=673955 “Do you have any questions for us?”  While many interviewees often focus all their interview preparation on answering job-specific questions (e.g. “tell me about a time…”), coming prepared to answer “do you have any questions for us?”, typically asked at the end of an interview, is integral to your interview’s success!  But why is asking […]

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]]> Answering “Tell me about yourself” https://charityvillage.com/answering-tell-me-about-yourself/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:33:25 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=673949 “Tell me about yourself.”   While many people can fumble on answering this question in a job interview, it is actually very simple to answer. That is if you know how to approach answering it correctly.   Why do interviewers ask this question?  There are many reasons why interviewers tend to favour asking this question, including:  Sometimes the interviewer […]

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]]> Job searching over the holidays https://charityvillage.com/job-searching-over-the-holidays/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:56:43 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=671828 It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. to apply!  Oddly enough, job hunting over the holidays and New Year isn’t such a terrible idea.   While often overlooked by many job seekers, being especially active in your job-hunting journey over this time of year, which incorporates many diverse holiday celebrations (December to February), is a […]

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]]> Your fall job search checklist https://charityvillage.com/your-fall-job-search-checklist/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:22:54 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=665317 Are you considering a job change? If so, fall is a great opportunity to begin your nonprofit career search. Specifically, fall is a period when many organizations post higher than usual volumes of openings online. This posting trend can already be seen across the Canadian labour market, including on CharityVillage’s job search engine right now!  […]

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]]> Can you negotiate your salary in a nonprofit environment? https://charityvillage.com/can-you-negotiate-your-salary-in-a-nonprofit-environment/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:28:45 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=664252 The nonprofit world is focused on providing community services to the public with no intention of earning a profit. Unfortunately, people often think that this mission statement means that those who work in nonprofit organizations are not able to earn comfortable living wages. This is not true. The recognition of skills and employee experience still […]

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