Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers

Written by the staff of Idealist.org, the Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers and the Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers are wonderful resource guides to careers in nonprofits. The books are available for free online as PDFs via Idealist.org or can be purchased in paperback online.

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The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers is a free resource for emerging professionals pursuing their first position in the nonprofit sector. Whether you're a current student, a recent graduate, or someone entering the workforce for the first time, this book is meant for you.

The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers is a free resource for transitioning professionals pursuing new career options in the nonprofit sector. If you call yourself a "mid-career transitioner," a "re-careerer," an "encore careerist," a "bridger," or a "sector switcher," this book is meant for you.