Being Interviewed for Social Sector Jobs

5 Tips for Students

The structure and content of job interviews in the social sector can be confusing. Follow these five tips to determine whether an organization’s culture is right for you.

In the last post in this series, we looked at some of the reasons that interviewing for entry-level jobs in the social sector can be challenging. Due to lack of a predictable recruiting “cycle” and attempts to mimic private sector interview practices, the job interview process in the social change space often feels more stressful than it needs to. This piece provides a list of tips for candidates to keep in mind while navigating the interview process and using it to determine whether an organization would be a good professional and personal fit.

Five Tips for Interviewing for Entry-Level Jobs in the Social Sector

1. Hold your power.

Any job interview is as much an opportunity for you to decide whether you want to work for a company as it is a time for the company to determine whether they want to hire you. Remember that YOU have a lot of power and authority in the interview process as well, and the process should be a two-way interaction. Allow this knowledge to equip you with confidence. In an earlier post in this…