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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Bridgespan was birthed out of Bain’s desire to expand its support of nonprofits. In 2003, Bridgespan created the “Bridgestar” initiative to focus on leadership development and to help professionals transition into nonprofit careers. Nonprofit Job Board. BRIDGESPAN HISTORY .

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How to Apply for a New Job After You’ve Been Fired

Harvard Business

Say, for instance, your dismissal was due to a personality clash with your manager or a mismatched cultural fit. He suggests researching workplaces that partner with nonprofits that help “convicts reinsert themselves” in the workforce. “There are no bad personalities,” says Fernández-Aráoz.

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How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Transition Back to Work

Harvard Business

One of the biggest challenges professionals face in the midst of a career transition is managing their brand and how they’re perceived. In your cover letter and interviews, be sure to cite any germane volunteer experience. The hiring manager may have two unspoken concerns: Does she really want to be here?