The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector
Author: Stephanie Lowell
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Guiding MBAs into the Nonprofit Sector As interest in nonprofit sector careers grows among MBA students and MBAs further along in their careers, the number of interesting opportunities and the need for MBA skills in this sector also continues to spiral upward. Yet MBA students and alums have experienced frustration with the job search process in this field. The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector is a great resource for newly minted MBAs and alums interested in entering the nonprofit sector - whether as full-time managers, board members, or volunteers. Tapping the career histories of thirty-four Harvard Business School alums who have carved out successful and personally rewarding lives in the nonprofit sector, Stephanie Lowell has created a resource that is both inspirational and practical. Topics covered include: nonprofit subsector overviews with descriptions of key roles and positions for MBAs the pros and cons of a nonprofit career managing expectations salary expectations cultural differences the job search process as it applies to nonprofits an extensive bibliography of resources Reflecting the depth and breadth of the nonprofit sector, the HBS Guide covers management careers in arts and culture, community economic development, education, environment, foundations, government, health care, international aid and economic development, social services, social purpose businesses, and socially responsible business/corporate community relations.

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting
Author: Maggie Lu
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The 2002 edition of The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting provides invaluable job-search advice for the prospective management consultant. Harvard Business School graduates, students, and faculty reveal firsthand insights into the industry, describe what a consultant's work is really like, outline current industry trends, and offer guidelines for approaching the case-study interview. Also included are profiles of well-known consulting firms, a mailing list of recruiting contacts, and a selective bibliography of relevant books and directories compiled by the Harvard Business School Career Resources librarian.

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Management Consulting
Author: Harvard Business School
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2000
Genre: Business consultants
ISBN: 9781578513239

Guide includes profiles of some 60 well-known consulting firms, a mailing list of recruiting contacts, a selected bibliography of books and directories, and a list of job posting websites.

The Nonprofit Career Guide

The Nonprofit Career Guide
Author: Shelly Cryer
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2008-05-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1618589237

FINALIST 2008 Book of the Year Awards, Career Category, ForeWord Magazine A must read for anyone hoping to launch a nonprofit career! Nonprofits need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. The Nonprofit Career Guide will help you find the best opportunity for you and your interests. This hands-on guide is filled with practical advice from real people working at all levels of diverse nonprofits. In detailed profiles, you'll find out what their work is like, the career paths they followed, and what they look for when hiring new staff. Besides getting a sense of the scope and range of work opportunities, you'll find the most up-to-date information on how to: Prepare for a nonprofit career Conduct targeted job searches and network effectively Handle interviews with aplomb Write persuasive cover letters and stellar resumes Negotiate a competitive compensation package. With The Nonprofit Career Guide, you'll get the competitive edge you need to land a great first job and build a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector. Published by Fieldstone Alliance in collaboration with American Humanics.

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Finance

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Finance
Author: Helen Lee
Publisher: Harvard Business School Career
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781578513246

The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Finance 2001 is an indispensable resource for anyone considering a job search in finance or investment banking. This all-in-one guide details the trends in finance, describes the industry's vast and varying career opportunities, and provides guidance on the recruiting process. Included in this new edition are profiles of leading investment banks, commercial banks, and Fortune 500 companies that hire MBAs; a selected bibliography; and a useful glossary of finance terms.

I Don't Know what I Want, But I Know It's Not this

I Don't Know what I Want, But I Know It's Not this
Author: Julie Jansen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2003
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780142002483

Examines the epidemic of workplace dissatisfaction and, using a variety of career assessment tests and personality quizzes, presents a step-by-step program to help readers find the right job and implement a positive career change.

Nonlegal Careers for Lawyers

Nonlegal Careers for Lawyers
Author: Gary A. Munneke
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781590316757

Great opportunities exist for law students and practicing lawyers outside the traditional practice of law. This important resource shows you when and how to choose a nonlegal career; the specialized skills legal training provides; how to plan and conduct a job search; and provides details on careers in business and industry, government and public service, associations and institutions, and entrepreneurial ventures. A resource section provides surveys and listings of nonlegal careers in several categories, and a listing of publishers and suggested readings on nonlegal careers.

A Dictionary of Nonprofit Terms and Concepts

A Dictionary of Nonprofit Terms and Concepts
Author: David Horton Smith
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2006-11-08
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0253112222

This reference work defines more than 1,200 terms and concepts that have been found useful in past research and theory on the nonprofit sector. The entries reflect the importance of associations, citizen participation, philanthropy, voluntary action, nonprofit management, volunteer administration, leisure, and political activities of nonprofits. They also reflect a concern for the wider range of useful general concepts in theory and research that bear on the nonprofit sector and its manifestations in the United States and elsewhere. This dictionary supplies some of the necessary foundational work on the road toward a general theory of the nonprofit sector.

Teaching Nonprofit Management

Teaching Nonprofit Management
Author: Karabi C. Bexboruah
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-04-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1788118677

This peer-reviewed edited volume provides strategies and practices for teaching nonprofit management theories and concepts in the context of the undergraduate, graduate, and online classroom environments.