Careers and Job Search – CharityVillage https://charityvillage.com Find Your Position With Purpose Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://charityvillage.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-Charity-Village-icon-150-32x32.png Careers and Job Search – CharityVillage https://charityvillage.com 32 32 CharityVillage Connects: Celebrating the 2023 CharityVillage Award Winners https://charityvillage.com/charityvillage-connects-celebrating-the-2023-charityvillage-award-winners/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:39 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=708183 On November 29, at the CharityVillage Conference & Awards, we announced this year’s winners in a variety of categories, including fundraising, workplace mental health, and diversity, equity & inclusion, as well as, outstanding individual impact. As 2023 comes to a close, let’s come together to celebrate the commitment, passion and drive that will keep Canada’s […]

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]]> Breaking Down Barriers Through Knowledge Exchange https://charityvillage.com/breaking-down-barriers-through-knowledge-exchange/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:49:20 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=708235 On February 29, join us for a free webinar to learn how to break down barriers through knowledge exchange. In this session, you will learn about the REAL Xchange and the Knowledge Transfer and Translation Hub, a platform offering free resources for staff in the not-for-profit sector. One of the engagement pillars for the REAL […]

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]]> 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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]]> Staying resilient in your transition to an impact career https://charityvillage.com/staying-resilient-in-your-transition-to-an-impact-career/ Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:46:04 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=703419 As a climate coach, I have the privilege of supporting people to find meaningful work that makes a difference for the planet. I love working with big-hearted people and supporting their inspiring ambitions to promote the long-term wellness of life on earth.  If you’re looking to work in the sustainability sector, know that you have […]

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]]> Free online tests for career exploration https://charityvillage.com/free-online-tests-for-career-exploration/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:08:46 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=702880 What career(s) would be a good fit for you? One great strategy to find out is to try online assessments. These tests are used to determine a person’s strengths and interests to help guide their career path. Some of the most common work assessment test categories are: Personality assessments Skill assessments Career assessments Benefits of […]

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]]> I’m a Career Peer Educator. Here’s what I learned using ChatGPT to write a resume https://charityvillage.com/im-a-career-peer-educator-heres-what-i-learned-using-chatgpt-to-write-a-resume/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:26:54 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=702200 This article was previously published by CareerWise and is reprinted with permission. The swift advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have caught the world’s attention for their potential to enable more efficient task completion. This was certainly the case when tech startup OpenAI released their AI chatbot ChatGPT for public testing in November 2022. OpenAI’s product lineup continues with GPT-4, their latest cutting-edge […]

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]]> Truth telling – Your #1 superpower https://charityvillage.com/truth-telling-your-1-superpower/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:57:34 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=701519 I’ve coached well over 500 clients, and in every single case, it is clear that what these individuals want professionally is the same – to find work that:   is meaningful for them and has a positive impact in some way.   allows them to feel good about themselves and their contributions; and   provides positive feedback and […]

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]]> I tried to write a blog about workload and it took me six months https://charityvillage.com/i-tried-to-write-a-blog-about-workload-and-it-took-me-six-months/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:46:30 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=700824 This article was originally published by YMCA WorkWell and is reprinted with permission. Click here to view the original article. At YMCA WorkWell, we’re on a mission to identify, research and take action on the top organizational challenges to employee well-being. Currently, our number one focus is burnout, and for good reason. Our 2021 Workplace Well-Being […]

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]]> How to deal with burnout in an impact job https://charityvillage.com/how-to-deal-with-burnout-in-an-impact-job/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:34:03 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=700354 When I was young, I made a decision to dedicate my life to following my passion for climate action. And for more than a decade, I worked tirelessly to make this a reality. I managed a national employee engagement program at a globally recognized ENGO. I co-founded a volunteer-led group called Carbon Conversations TO (which […]

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]]> BC Non-Profit Conference Countdown – Final Speaker Line-up! https://charityvillage.com/bc-non-profit-conference-countdown-final-speaker-line-up/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:18:19 +0000 https://charityvillage.com/?p=700125 The Volunteer BC & BCACG Conference is around the corner – October 26 & 27 in Richmond, BC. This is a great event for non-profits, charities, and volunteers.  The FINAL Speaker Line-Up and Schedule is out!  Why Join Us? This event is your chance to discover new approaches and reimagine how your organization can thrive. […]

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