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Resources

It always pays to do your homework and we recommend starting with the basics. The following is a list of resources that Career Insiders recommends. Please understand that we only list those which we consider to be outstanding career tools. Obviously, many others exist. If you have a favorite, please write us about it and tell us why you find it useful. We will take a look and consider posting it here.

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Nonprofit Career Resources

• Career Matters (Opportunity Knocks) - Get the vital tactics that will help you find the perfect career match; whether it’s a new job or new employee you seek.

• Nonprofit Sushi (Opportunity Knocks) - Find perspective, opinions, and advice on issues affecting the nonprofit sector and careers...in the Raw!
  

Notable Reading

• "BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It" by Peggy Klaus "To brag is to talk about your best self with pride and passion in a conversational manner." explains Klaus.
  

Additional Research Tools

• Glassdoor - a free career community where anyone can find and anonymously share an inside look at jobs and companies.

• Salary Calculator

References for Writing

• Dictionary.com - Be sure the words you use mean what you intend them to.