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Written by James Digby - Group Talent Acquisition & Employer Brand Lead at Cambridge Assessment
There are advantages and disadvantages to working in each and every company. It is often hard to know what a company is actually like to work for and whether you will enjoy working there yourself. When there are so many options to pick from it can be quite easy to rule out a company due to pre-conceptions of what they, or their sector, are like.
When considering a job move, being open minded can lead to some great surprises that perhaps remove some of your previous impressions.
How do for-profit and not-for-profit organisations differ?
It’s worth mentioning that for the vast majority of not-for-profit organisations surplus revenue is still highly important. This can only come from hard work, being competitive and being good at what you do. In this respect there are similarities between the not-for/for-profit sectors.
As a recruiter or candidate making the move from for-profit to not-for-profit recruitment then there are a number of differences that should be taken into account. When a recruiter fully understands these differences they can become more efficient in attracting the right people. For a candidate understanding these differences can help you make the right career move.
The top 5 things to consider when recruiting or applying for a job in the not-for profit sector are:
A good rule of thumb when picking a job is to choose something you enjoy doing, this could be in either sector. If you had previously thought that not-for-profit was something not for you then I would recommended reconsidering. There are great opportunities within such organisations and they are forever looking for talented new candidates.
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