Help For Young Adults Available Through Nonprofit Sector

By Michelle Howe


Young people ranging in age from seventeen to twenty- four that have recently graduated from high school or college can face challenges to finding their niche in a challenging global economy. There are many resources available that can provide help for young adults entering the international workforce. Studies indicate that the non-profit sector has seen stable growth in hiring over the last many years, and this trend is expected to continue.

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.

The nonprofit job directories are free to search. There should be pertinent information for each of the jobs listed. Important items such as job description, location, full or part time status, experience required, desired qualifications, such as the ability to speak a foreign language, are included. Other necessary information in each listing would be salary, unless it was commensurate with experience, as well as when the job starts, and when the application period closes.

Additional comments that may be provided are the potential for growth within the organization, the populations served, and the time frame for the position if it is a temporary one. Many of the nonprofit organizations may have a page on one of the many socially popular media links. All of this information would be meaningful to a new graduate because it would help he/she to have a good idea of whether or not he/she wanted to work for that specific nonprofit.

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.

Practically every job listing in the directories want to see a resume for each candidate. If a job seeker has a resume already prepared, it can be uploaded to any job directory and submitted with the application. If there is no resume, some directories provide an option for creating one. There are also resume preparation tips. These options are generally free to utilize. This is a powerful resource.

Other resources available from the job directories include career planning, skill assessments and training, and courses available via the Internet. If the graduate is unsure about what career he/she might be suited to, the directories offer career testing. The Frequently Asked Questions information can be helpful, as can seminars via the Internet and chat support.

It is good to know that there is help for young adults as they enter the changing global job market. As the demand for of nonprofit services increase, these directories will provide an important role in supporting those needs. Young people will be better equipped to make an informed decision when they utilize these resources. It could be a choice that becomes the career of a lifetime.




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