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- Two aspects of the nonprofit sector that help young people thrive
- 5 pieces of advice from twitter for young people who want careers in public service
- 4 tips young nonprofit professionals should keep in mind when job hunting
- Three nonprofit job websites for job seekers
- Want to start a nonprofit? Consider these six alternatives
- 4 Ways Young Nonprofit Professionals can Establish Good Mentoring Relationships
- Making the most of your entry level job
- 7 Ways to Jumpstart Your Nonprofit Career in 2010
- Launching a Career in Social Change: Resume and Cover Letter Tips for College Grads
- 5 Nonprofit Career Exploration Tips for College Students
- First Steps in Doing Good for High School and College Students
- When Employers Ask Job Applicants for Passion, What Does That Look Like?
- Getting a Good Start at a Nonprofit
- Social media resources for the young social change job seeker in NYC
- Non-Profit Success Tip: The Field is Huge-Find Your Place
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Hi! I am trying quite hard to find a good nonprofit job in marketing or development, but I feel that I am at the same time both over and under qualified for most jobs because I hold a JD and BBA in marketing, but have less than 2 full years of experience with paid nonprofit work. I’ve been told outright I am a ‘flight risk’ because of my education. Despite being extremely frustrated with employers being immediately suspect of my genuine desire to work for a purposeful organization (because I’m probably ‘just waiting for something better to come along’), I do not regret my educational decisions. Rather, I just want to give up on trying to explain it to those who don’t really understand what a JD really is. Should I consider a master’s in nonprofit management? I love learning and always want to master my craft, but I don’t want to waste time and resources if experience (which no one will give me) is the only thing that will help me.
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