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Did you know you can get FREE access to our applicant tracking system? When you post a job using Quick Apply we’ll gift you CharityJob Recruiter, which comes with features such as... ✨ Salary checker Our salary checker tool shows the average salary range based on the title and location of your role. ✨ Screening questions Screening questions allow you to efficiently screen candidates on important criteria. Use yes/no, long-text or short-text formats, with options to include work-based tasks. ✨ Anonymous recruitment Our anonymous recruitment feature removes names from applications, which eliminates the bias associated with seeing a candidate’s name at the shortlisting stage. ✨ Interview scheduling Schedule interviews through the same platform you used to choose the finalists. You can invite candidates and colleagues at the same time, and scheduled interviews will automatically sync with your calendar. ✨ Candidate pipeline Easily see and keep track of your candidate hiring pipeline at a glance. Move candidates seamlessly through the different stages of your recruitment journey. ✨ Bulk replies and email templates Getting back to all applicants has never been easier using our customisable templates and bulk reply option. ✨ Monitor applications If you're using Quick Apply, you can track views, clicks and applications for each of your job ads all from your own personalised dashboard. #ATS #ApplicantTracking #CharityJob #CharitySector #CharityRecruitment

The CharityJob research team are currently looking into the usage of AI within recruitment. We're interested to hear recruiters’ perspectives and thoughts on AI and its place in recruitment.   If you're a recruiter or have recruited in the last two years, and you’d like to take part in our 5-minute survey, please comment 'interested' on this post or email us at research@charityjob.co.uk and we’ll send you the survey link.   We’ll donate 100 meals for every 100 survey responses we receive through The Felix Project.   Thank you so much!

Most people will experience a bad job interview at some point. It’s what you do afterwards that matters. Here are our tips. Reflect on the interview 🧐 Try to sit with the experience for a while and let it settle in your mind. Then you can begin to reflect on what went wrong. Were you nervous? Underprepared? Did you find it hard to gel with the interviewers? Or maybe your mind just went blank? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! Don’t be hard on yourself 🤕 It can be easy to let your inner critic get the better of you. But was the interview really that bad? If you feel you answered just a couple of questions badly, there’s no harm in emailing the hiring manager to clarify those answers. A bad interview can also be a sign that that particular charity isn’t the right fit for you. If so, trust your instinct and move on. Make notes ✍️ As soon as possible after the interview, write down all the questions you were asked while they’re still fresh in your mind. Highlight the ones you feel you didn’t answer well. This will be so useful to refer back to later―you can use it to focus your preparation for future interviews. Don’t burn your bridges 🔗 Be sure to email the interviewer to thank them for their time as you normally would. Maintaining a respectful and courteous relationship is an important part of being professional. It also means the door isn’t closed to you if you decide to apply for another role at the same charity in the future. Give yourself time to recover 🧘♂️ The job search can be gruelling. It’s important to pace yourself and look after your mental health. Make sure you do something to unwind after the interview. Remember that having a bad job interview is a common experience. You may want to chat it through with a trusted friend or family member. Take feedback on board 📋 The recruiter should send you feedback―if they don’t, make sure you ask them for some. Respond graciously to constructive criticism, and take it on board carefully. Ultimately, this is what makes a bad interview worthwhile, transforming an initial disappointment into a useful learning experience. Develop your skills and experience 🌱 Depending on the recruiter’s feedback, further development may be helpful. There may be opportunities in your current role, whether taking on a new project or seeing if training is available. Or consider upskilling with courses or volunteering in your spare time. And of course, interviews themselves are the most effective practice for interviews! So… Keep going 💪 Don’t let a bad job interview put you off applying for similar roles. In fact, you’re now better placed than ever to succeed, because you know your blind spots. #careeradvice #charitysector #interviews

Calling all fundraisers! Fundraising Convention, the UK’s largest professional fundraising event, is returning this July. This year’s Fundraising Convention, which is held annually by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, features an exciting line-up of the sector's leading speakers and some of the brightest stars of the sector's future, all designed to deliver a rich, diverse and engaging range of workshops, case studies and debates. Check out the programme and get your tickets here 👉 https://buff.ly/3RJbAAp #CIOFFC #Fundraising #ProudSponsor

❓ How do charity staff feel about their current pay? ❓ Who’s looking to change jobs in the next year? ❓ What are people looking for in a new job? To find out, join our free webinar on Wednesday 26th June at 10:30am. We’ll be discussing findings from the CharityJob Pay and Retention Report 2024. It’s based on over 1,800 survey responses from CharityJob candidates working in the sector. We hope to see you there! Find out more info and secure your spot. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-3x9WkB #charityjob #salaryreport #salarybenchmarking #charitysector #salarytrends

Keen to do something worthwhile with your career but not quite sure what? Let us guide you through a few of the most popular charity causes. Animals 🐾 Animal charities have a wide range of goals. Some are dedicated to animal rescue and furthering animal welfare. Vet charities provide free and low-cost treatment to pets in need. There are charities that focus on helping specific types of animals, from dogs and cats to donkeys. Or you might be drawn to working for a wildlife conservation charity. Art, culture and heritage 🎨 If you’re passionate about art, working for a charity that promotes it could be a great choice. Some arts charities put their funding into supporting artists and research. Some are dedicated to bringing the therapeutic and transformative qualities of art into people’s lives. Many art foundations and museums are charities and non-profits. Children and young people🧑🤝🧑 Children are the key to a positive future—and there are loads of rewarding charity roles that involve supporting them. Some organisations specialise in education and activities. Some care for children experiencing poverty, abuse and health conditions. Environment 🌱 Inspired to take on one of the biggest emergencies of our time? If your dream is to help tackle today’s climate issues, consider working for an environment charity. There are plenty of opportunities in this growing sector, from climate research to protecting threatened habitats to campaigning for green policies. Health ❤️🩹 Alongside the NHS, charities play a vital role in supporting the nation’s health and wellbeing. Health charity roles include providing care and support directly, conducting research, and campaigning and raising awareness. Many charities focus on specific areas of health (for example mental health) or a particular condition. Human rights and social justice 📢 Are you passionate about ensuring freedom, dignity and equality for everyone? A job at a human rights or social justice charity could be for you. They involve championing protected characteristics such as gender, sexuality, race, age and disability. International development 🌍 Combining research and practical aid, international development supports people living in developing nations. This can range from humanitarian work to construction of infrastructure and emergency response. Office and admin roles are available, but experience in engineering, health and law can help you find paid work a bit closer to the action. Poverty and social welfare 🤝 Social welfare charities are there for people who are vulnerable due to factors like poverty, unemployment and illness. They often provide practical support and advice with things like food, work, money and housing. They also campaign to tackle the root causes of poverty. #careeradvice #charitysector #charitycauses #socialimpact

No matter how good you are at your job, or how long you’ve been there, you’re not immune to the impact of redundancy. If it happens to you, here are some ways you can manage being made redundant. Take time to evaluate the situation 🕒 Reflect on what’s happened and what steps you want to take next in your career. Start by thinking about the reason for the redundancy. (It’s important to know your rights and to check that the reason was fair.) Focus on the impact of redundancy on your mental health. Losing a job is a huge stressor. Talking to friends and family or a medical professional about the experience may help. Next, set your sights on finding a new position. You don’t necessarily have to do the same job as before. This could be your opportunity to explore something new. You can use this downtime as a chance to brush up on new skills or even do a bit of volunteering. Prove your value to new employers 💎 Being made redundant doesn’t make you a bad employee. Consider the value you offered your previous employer and think about ways you can demonstrate that same value to hiring managers. Include all your best accomplishments from your last job in your CV and cover letter, and start thinking about how you can achieve the same level of success at your next job. And don’t underestimate the importance of soft skills. Address employment gaps 📝 Explaining gaps in your employment history can be challenging, but at the end of the day, we’ve all been there. Don’t forget, your interviewer is human too, and often employment gaps are out of our control. If your tenure in your previous position was brief, you might be tempted to leave it off your CV entirely. But that can make for a larger employment gap. Be honest and upfront about your job history. Recruiters will appreciate it more than you might think. Learn to move forward 🚶 It’s not always possible to avoid redundancy. But what you can focus on is making yourself as skilled and employable as possible. Taking classes and getting training can help to keep your skills up to date. If your role is made redundant, remember that the impact of redundancy doesn’t have to be negative. You can bounce back from redundancy and even use it as a stepping stone in your career. 💡 Want to read more? Find the full article via the link in the comments. #redundancy #careeradvice #charitysector

⚠ The CharityJob Salary Report 2024 has landed! ❓ How has the charity sector recruitment market changed since 2022? ❓ What are the average salaries for different types of job in the charity sector? ❓ How do charity salaries measure up to the Living Wage? To find out, join our free webinar on Wednesday 24th April at 10:30am We’ll be discussing the findings from the CharityJob Salary Report 2024, based on over 48,000 jobs posted on our website last year.  We hope to see you there! Find out more info and secure your spot. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eM-9kNsc #charityjob #salaryreport #salarybenchmarking #charitysector #salarytrends

How have charity salaries changed over the past year?  And how does yours compare to average salaries across the sector? We’ve just published the CharityJob Salary Report 2024! Find out salaries by job type, experience level and charity size. We analysed data from more than 48,000 paid jobs posted on our site last year and compared it to data from 2022 to bring you an up-to-date overview of the charity recruitment market.  The good news? On average, salaries are going up. But as we all know, the economic climate remains tough. It’s essential for jobs to pay fairly so that everyone can afford to live healthy lives.  Read the full report below. 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyxXKG-7    #salaryreport #charitysalary #charitysector #charityjob

When you’re first thinking about moving into the charity sector, the prospect of finding a job might feel overwhelming. Here’s how to find a job in the charity sector... 👇 If you’re starting your career 👶 No matter where your experience lies, there’s bound to be something in the charity sector that matches your skills. Large charities have internship and graduate scheme opportunities, although these are less plentiful in the charity sector due to budget and time constraints. You’re more likely to stand out if you’ve got some experience of the sector or of your role already. This doesn’t have to be from an internship or graduate scheme in the sector. It can also be from work experience in another sector or from volunteering. If you’re transferring from another sector 🔀 The charity sector hosts a wide variety of roles for which you’re highly skilled. Even if there’s no direct equivalent to your job in the charity sector, there will be roles that suit your transferable skills and experience. Getting some experience through volunteering could be a great way to show that you understand how to adapt to the ways of working in the charity sector. You don’t need to have lots of free time to be a volunteer. Depending on what you want to do, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer virtually and fit the hours around your schedule. Take a look at our career guides 📚 If you want to know more about specific jobs in the charity sector, take a look at our career guides. You can find out more about what different jobs entail, the experience you’ll need and salary expectations. Set up job alerts 🚨 Set up daily or weekly job alerts from our job search page to get a selection of relevant roles straight to your inbox. Job alerts keep you up to date with the latest opportunities that match your criteria. Create a CharityJob account 🎯 Creating an account makes it easier for you to save and apply for jobs on our site. If you upload a CV to your profile, we can send you jobs that match your CV and the type of role you’re currently looking for. Fill in your search preferences, including salary range, location and cause to get even more specific recommendations. We also show recommended jobs for you on your profile, based on your recent searches. Sign up for our career advice newsletter 👋 Our support doesn’t end with simply hosting charity jobs. We also keep you updated with the latest career advice. Whether you’re just starting your career or are transferring from another sector, we’ve got advice tailored to your situation. Sign up to our weekly career advice newsletter so you don’t miss the next instalment. #charity #charitysector #charityjobs #careeradvice #jobhunt