Prepare or beware! Being prepared for an interview heightens your chances of becoming hired. Follow this list for tips on what to prepare before the interview, and what to do in and after the interview to wow the hiring manager! 1. Do your research What does the charity do overall? Do you understand the…
The question every interviewee dreads usually comes close to the end of an interview. “So, what is your expected salary range?” The salary question is often mentioned, as charities need to know if they can afford to pay you before hiring you. The proposed question also answers several other questions – whether you are willing…
A covering letter can make or break your chances of getting shortlisted for your dream job, however, it’s the area that most candidates fall down on. While CVs are carefully considered and crafted, all too often the covering letter is written in haste and half-heartedly. This does not go unnoticed by prospective employers and…
Bruce Tait, Chief Executive of Charity Careers Scotland and Fellow of the Institute of Fundraising talks about Gender Discriminsation in his latest article…. “Gender Discrimination Is Hindering Tech Industry Growth!” That was the headline in February when McKinsey Global Institute reported that women make up only 22% of game developers. The report was presented as a…
Great! you’ve got your new funding in place and have an idea about what kind of person you want for the role. Now you need to craft the perfect job description. Here are our top tips to help you best present your vacancy and attract the best people. 1. Remember that the job description…
Have you ever wondered why even though you apply for lots of roles, either you don’t hear back or miss out on shortlisting? It might be the case that you’ve got some excellent skills and experience and you know that you would be a great candidate for a role – but that’s just where there…
Social care is a growing sector with rewarding careers, different job roles and great opportunities for progression. Careers in care provide job security and help you gain a sense of personal achievement by helping others and making a positive impact on people’s lives. The care sector is a very diverse field with a variety of different paths to pursue. For example, you could work with children…
A trustee is the most important person in a charity. They oversee the running of the charity, set the overarching strategy of the business and ensure that their goals are being achieved. By bringing a variety of skills and experiences from their working lives, individuals can make a real difference to a cause that is…
Scottish charities make up what is called the “third” or voluntary sector – the other two being the public sector (government; both local and national) and the private sector (commercial companies whose purpose is to make a profit. Other phrases used to describe charities include: Non-Profits Non-Governmental Organisations Good Causes Scotland has over 23,000 charities,…
What do you know about our organisation? This one comes up 90% of the time. Be sure you have done your homework! Why do you want to work for us? Tailor your answer so that you show you can contribute in positive ways, to provide a solution for what the charity needs. Tell me about…