38: How to transition from corporate to non-profit

When making a career change from corporate to non-profit, who wouldn’t want that HR perspective? The chance to find out from a Human Resources manager what they’re looking for when hiring. Thanks to nonprofit consultant and coach Niki Lomibao, that’s exactly what you’ll get in this episode!

Niki has 10 years of HR experience in the non-profit world and she’s hired plenty of career changers. As the principal CEO of Desert Blue Consulting & Coaching, Niki gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to transition to nonprofit.

In this episode of Career Switch Podcast, we cover the common assumptions many of us make when we think about switching to non-profit. Niki also shares what you should do NOW before you start applying for non-profit jobs and she reveals three interview questions you’ll likely be asked by HR managers to see if you’re a good fit for non-profit.  


Episode Highlights:

• Myths about working in non-profit
• The biggest difference between working for corporate vs non-profit
• What you should do NOW before you apply for non-profit jobs
• Soft skills HR managers look for in career changers
• 3 interview questions to see if you’re a good fit for non-profit

Find Niki Lomibao at:

Website: www.desertblueaz.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikilomibao_desertblue

LinkedIn:

Niki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-l-4b980975/

Desert Blue Consulting and Coaching:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/desert-blue-consulting-coaching/

Resources for nonprofit jobs:

 https://www.idealist.org/en

 https://www.indeed.com

 https://nationalnonprofits.org/nonprofit-jobs/search

 https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/

Music credit: TimMoor from Pixabay

Podcast info:
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