Help For Young Adults Seeking Jobs

By Michelle Howe


Reports point to a steady rise in hiring trends of nonprofit organizations in the past several years. This is great news and can spell help for young adults just entering the work force after graduating from school. A potentially challenging time awaits these seventeen to twenty-four year olds as the global economic situation changes. Nonprofit job search sites can offer direction to many opportunities for young people with or without a college degree.

Numerous choices for nonprofit job directories exist. They are an excellent resource for graduates. This is encouraging for candidates as they enter the global workforce. During this exciting time of new beginnings, there can also be cause for some anxiety for graduates. Some have been pursuing a particular direction since childhood. Others are unsure about their pursuits. Browsing employment opportunities in the nonprofit sector can assist young adults from either category.

Each nonprofit job site directory listing includes its name and contact information, office locations, how long the organization has existed, and its mission statement and purpose. The mission statement could be especially beneficial. That statement explains a great deal about the listing organization. The purpose of the organization can also provide valuable information.

The job search directories are free for those seeking employment. Other comments listed for each job could include the availability of advancement in the nonprofit organization, any focused population to be served, and how long the position lasts if it is temporary. There could be information about the nonprofit on the popular social media resources. Most, if not all, of this data would be important to a young adult as he/she decided on a particular group.

Search function capabilities are also described in the listing. Sorting through the numerous positions available could require a large block of time. The ability to refine the search process can be a valuable time saver. It assists in tailoring the criteria to meet needs and wants, based on each persons unique interests and the degree obtained. For example, a young adult could select the type of degree acquired and his/her field of study. Desired geographic location is another item that can be filtered.

A resume is an important resource for graduates. Most if not all, job listings in the directories require a resume. Some of the directories have a resume creation option. Others have tips about creating a resume. There is also the option of creating a resume and uploading it to the job directory website. There is generally no fee for this service.

Additional supports available include career exploration and planning. Other tools found on many directory websites are assessments of skills, training to enhance those skills, and online classes. The sites can also provide informative webinars and client support online. A FAQ page is common to all directory sites.

The challenging global economy is providing more opportunities for nonprofit organizations to help. These organizations serve the world. Job directories that focus on nonprofit organizations can provide valuable help for young adults as they decide, or continue to focus, on a career that is full of meaning.




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