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Week 2 of our Job Seeker Toolkit is here! This week, we're diving into what recruiters really look for when reviewing your resume and sharing templates designed specifically for social impact professionals. We're also exploring strategies to avoid burnout during the job search process, because staying energized and focused is just as important as having strong application materials.
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A mission-driven resume makes employers stop and pay attention. The secret? Tailoring it for every role! Study job descriptions and highlight your most relevant impact, not just experience. Our resume templates and tips show you how to craft applications that showcase measurable results, equity commitment, and why this role is your next right move.
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The job market is tougher than ever, even with unemployment holding steady at 4.1%. When the search drags on, it shows up in your applications; they get generic, you start to disengage. So here's permission to scale back when you need to. A few strong, thoughtful applications beat dozens of rushed ones every time!
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What We’re Writing Right Now
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Get the inside scoop on what recruiters actually look for when they open your resume. Our team walks through their exact process, from the homework they do beforehand to what grabs attention in those first critical moments. Location and career story matter more than you think, and the fastest way to stand out? Showing measurable impact, not just listing what you did!
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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When I connect with new clients, the first thing I ask them to send me is their current resume. I find that most job-seekers are underselling themselves - their impact, their qualifications, and their unique value proposition. If I - someone who is well-versed in education/social impact organizations and job functions - has to google your previous organization (because you didn’t provide a high-level overview of the mission/core business) or wonder what you actually did in your past job, you probably have clear ways to optimize your resume!
In a job search, you are the product and a resume is your marketing document. Just like no marketing campaign is the same, there’s no singular one-size-fits-all template for a resume. However, like with any campaign, there are best practices to consider employing.
A strong resume tells a story of results vs responsibilities. It also clearly expands on the scope of your work. Review your resume: does it clearly tell the reader what you accomplished (goals achieved and value added), with plenty of numbers, or does it list your job functions?
- Replace phrases like “responsible for” or “tasked with,” to action verbs such as “initiated,” ”developed,” or “overhauled.”
- Not sure what kind of results to include on your resume? Review target job descriptions and the required experience and role overview - identify proof points of you doing that kind of work in past jobs (i.e. a college counselor would include data about the college-going and -graduating rates of their students, amount of money secured in scholarships, partnerships formed with nonprofits and universities, etc.).
- Here’s an example of a result vs a responsibility: “raised $50,000 by writing 3 grants in 2 months to support the launch of an innovative community garden” vs “researched and wrote grant proposals to local and national foundations.”
Yes, the way you deliver the story of your impact is useful, AND the story itself is what matters most. Don’t lose sleep over formats and templates - what you find on the free templates section or Microsoft Office and Canva is fine. Instead, ask yourself - have I provided ample proof points of my capacity to step into this target job tomorrow and deliver? If not, identify new content you can add to better illustrate your qualifications for target roles.
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The New TrulyHired Job Board is Here!
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At the Y, kids can realize their potential, teens can prepare for higher education or career opportunities, and families can connect and have fun together. The YMCA of Honolulu is looking for an Operations leader with a solid background in hospitality and the ability to serve a diverse set of stakeholders to support their Central Branch location in Honolulu, HI. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the Central YMCA’s short-term accommodations, front desk, and facility functions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive responsibility in operations management, residential housing, hospitality, or nonprofit administration.
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Foundations, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that has supported educators for over 30 years. They are seeking a Content Development Specialist to create, edit, and polish high-quality materials that support professional learning, technical assistance, and capacity-building projects. The specialist will work across multiple projects and collaborate closely with Education Specialists, Directors, and the Executive Director, increasing the team's overall capacity to deliver strong content to partners. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in education, OST, instructional design, or a related field. This person also possesses exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and engagingly for diverse audiences.
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Democracy Prep Public Schools currently operates 15 high-performing schools in New York, Las Vegas, and San Antonio educating 5,300 citizen-scholars. Their mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars for success in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship. Democracy Prep is searching for a new Senior Director of People Experience to lead the development and implementation of strategies and enhance the overall employee experience across the charter school network. This is a hybrid position in New York City, NY. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in HR or people leadership within a charter school, CMO, or K-12 setting.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing job seekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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