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  • Jobs of the week

    • Jun 16, 2021

    This week's mission-driven career opportunities include roles in Development, Healthcare, Family Therapy, Programs and more!

  • Are you a match for the development department?

    • May 3, 2021
    • Kelli Karanovich and Marc Schultz

    Nonprofit hiring is on the rise, and development positions are more in demand than ever. Could they be right for you? Find out what development means to nonprofits, and some unexpected ways your talents may align.

  • 3 steps to success in your COVID-era job search

    • Mar 29, 2021
    • Kelli Karanovich

    The way we work has changed, and this can mean more opportunities if you're willing to network boldly, rethink skills, and apply outside of your comfort zone.

  • Ways to navigate and overcome employment gaps

    • Mar 1, 2021
    • Steve Allan

    Employers have become much more understanding about gaps in your resume – but you must still be prepared to earn it.

  • Tailor your resume for the job at hand

    • Nov 20, 2020
    • Marsha Hebert

    You don't need to reinvent the wheel every time you apply for a job – but you do need to make sure it's a proper fit for the position.

  • Jobseeker resources: Guides, services, and pros we trust

    • Oct 23, 2020

    Not everyone faces the same challenges – and the volume of advice online can be a challenge of its own. To help, we’ve curated a list of reliable sources for advice and services, including job-search guides for members of specific demographics: persons with disabilities, working moms, veterans, new graduates, and more.

  • 9 pandemic-era interview questions, and how to prep for them

    • Sep 21, 2020
    • Barbara Schultz

    What are hiring managers looking for now? The ability to be nimble, deal with ambiguity, and show calm in the middle of this storm.

  • What your remote-work resume needs

    • Jun 23, 2020
    • Carson Kohler

    How to showcase remote-work skills – in focus, discipline, and communication – and ensure employers know you're up for the challenge.

  • Pressure drop: How to understand and overcome stress

    • Jun 22, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Discover a practical approach for heading off the debilitating effects of stress, based in five proven EQ competencies, with ways to put them into action.

  • Work for Good how-to: Internships and volunteer opportunities

    • May 26, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Your dream employer may not be hiring right now – but they still have needs to fill. Check out our new internship and volunteer listings!

  • Free resume review: Your expert assessment awaits!

    • May 26, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Work for Good is excited to announce that TopResume, our new partner, is offering every jobseeker on the site a free, confidential resume review.

  • How hiring happens in a pandemic

    • May 26, 2020
    • Ed Han

    The outbreak isn’t just changing which employers are hiring – it’s changing the ways they do it. That means jobseekers need to change, too.

  • Work for Good how-to: Seeking remote jobs

    • Apr 28, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Telecommuting is the order of the day, and that's not likely to change anytime soon. Here's how to reword your job search to find the best work-from-home positions for you.

  • 7 ways to stay motivated during the quarantine

    • Apr 28, 2020
    • Molly Barnes

    Spending weeks in one spot can take a toll on productivity; fortunately, you can get restore your mojo by following just a few of these simple tips.

  • How to keep networking (without looking like an insensitive clod)

    • Apr 28, 2020
    • Jenny Foss

    It's never been more important to reach out for job leads and professional support – or to exhibit empathy and authenticity while doing so.

  • How to ace your video interview

    • Mar 27, 2020
    • Laura DeCarlo

    In this time of social distancing, expect video interviews to become the norm. Here’s a rundown of measures to take, from prep to follow-up, to adapt effectively.

  • 7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety

    • Mar 20, 2020
    • Jelena Kecmanovic

    Practical ways to build mental resilience and keep stress from overwhelming you in the era of COVID-19.

  • Work for Good how-to: Job Alerts

    • Feb 26, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    With a (very) little finessing, you can have an automated job search assistant delivering the best new opportunities directly to your inbox.

  • How We Hire roundup: Staff support

    • Feb 26, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Over four years of interviews with HR leaders, we’ve gathered a range of insightful responses to the question, What’s something cool you do to support your staff?

  • Balancing a nonprofit job and self-care

    • Jan 23, 2020
    • Sara Parcero-Leites

    In nonprofit work, we aren’t always able to say “no” when we feel overwhelmed at work – which makes prioritizing time away all the more vital to our effectiveness.