Field Guides to Finding a New Career: Non-Profits and Government

In today's dynamic employment scene it is common for professionals to change careers during their working lives. Whether to seek fresh challenges, live a preferred lifestyle, or find a more personally satisfying line of work, more and more people are choosing new and different career paths. Sometimes experienced workers are forced to launch a new career due to the economic realities of a changing job market. The Field Guides to Finding a New Career provide essential tools in mapping out a path in some of today's most exciting industries. This book offers a step-by-step process for assessing your personal skills and experience and applying them to nonprofits and government. Key Features Include a self-assessment quiz to pinpoint your strongest skills and qualities "Career Compasses" that identity the most important skills and qualities required for the jobs you're considering "You Are Here" tips for repurposing current skills and gaining new ones "Landmarks" that address key issues for career changers in different age groups Complete with interviews with industry professionals, lists of further resources and relevant trade organizations, and advice for making a career transition or starting your own business, the Field Guides to Finding a New Career: Nonprofits and Government is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to enter this field. Contents......Page 6 Introduction: Finding a New Career......Page 8 How to Use This Book......Page 10 Make the Most of Your Journey......Page 12 Self-Assessment Quiz......Page 16 Fundraiser......Page 24 Grant Administrator......Page 34 Lobbyist......Page 45 Publicist......Page 56 Researcher......Page 67 Legal Advisor......Page 78 Volunteer Coordinator......Page 89 Trainer......Page 100 Project Manager......Page 111 Communications Manager......Page 122 Public Official......Page 133 Appendix A......Page 146 Going Solo: Starting Your Own Business......Page 148 Appendix B......Page 160 Outfitting Yourself for Career Success......Page 162 Index......Page 172 Nonprofits and Government guides career changers in exploring career possibilities in this interesting field. With invaluable tips and practical advice from professionals, this resource provides readers with an overview of nonprofits and government as well as ways to map out career goals for the future. Self-assessment questions help readers discover if a career in this field is right for them. Careers profiled include: Communications manager Fundraiser Grant administrator Legal advisor Lobbyist Project manager Publicist Researcher Trainer. Fundraiser -- Grant Administrator -- Lobbyist -- Publicist -- Researcher -- Legal Advisor -- Volunteer Coordinator -- Trainer -- Project Manager -- Communications Manager -- Public Official. By Amanda Kirk. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Describes how to find a career in the nonprofit and government sectors, including the education and training required, opportunities for advancement, and career tracks available to applicants in these fields. Describes the responsibilities, educational requirements, and outlook for a variety of civil service and nonprofit jobs Describes the responsibilities, educational requirements, and outlook for a variety of nonprofit and government jobs