Social Services & Non-Profit

Welcome to the Social Services & Non-profit Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in the Social Sciences & Non-profit industry and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field, in addition to the opportunities available through our notable employer partner,  Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

Understanding the New Public Service Loan Forgiveness Guidelines

Published on August 2, 2022

By StudioVK

For many current and former students who work in the U.S. nonprofit sector, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been a huge advantage. And temporary coronavirus-related relief legislation means the PSLF program can help even more. 

The U.S. …

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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Published on August 2, 2022

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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8 Reasons Why Graduate School Is Worth the Effort

Published on June 15, 2022

Someone wearing red sneakers heading towards his master’s degree. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Most students cease their college careers after obtaining bachelor’s degrees. However, there is also the possibility of continuing your education into grad school. The rewards can be …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Skill Building Courses

Administrative Human Resources

Taught by Catherine Mattice
HR administration is vital to the success of every business and every employee. Effective HR administrators make sure companies stay…
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Basics of Conflict Resolution (Beta)

Taught by Lorena Díaz Quijano
Please note that this is an experiment using AI-generated audio for this course, which was originally produced in Spanish. This…
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Communicating in Times of Change

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Leadership communication is never more important than during times of change. This course helps supervisors and mid-level managers come up…
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Persuading Others

Taught by Dorie Clark
In a workplace that’s increasingly connected and less hierarchical, developing your persuasion skills can be one of the most valuable…
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Communicating with Empathy

Taught by Sharon Steed
When you seek to understand the perspective of another person, you are practicing empathy. When empathetic communication is encouraged at…
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Negotiating Your Job Offer

Taught by Christine DiDonato
Getting a job offer is a time to celebrate, but it’s also important to stop and ask, “What does my…
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Charlene Li on Digital Leadership

Taught by Charlene Li
Today’s most influential leaders have an online presence. But how do you lead “digitally” and engage followers in such a…
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Shane Snow on Storytelling

Taught by Shane Snow
Storytelling is a powerful way to make people care about products, brands, and causes. It can facilitate sales, marketing, presentations,…
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Getting Your Ideas Approved

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Pitching a big idea can be a daunting prospect if you’re unsure where to start. Gathering data and presenting facts…
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Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence (2016)

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you…
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Human Resources in the On-Demand Economy

Taught by Wayne Cascio
Companies like Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new type of labor force where the terms “employee” and “employer”…
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Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…
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Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding

Taught by Jeff Toister
The first step in converting a promising job candidate into a successful employee lies in your organization’s onboarding process. How…
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Writing in Plain English (2016)

Taught by Judy Steiner-Williams
Plain English is writing that is clear and straightforward, targeted at the appropriate reading level, and free of jargon, wordiness,…
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Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict

Taught by Fred Kofman
Do you dread difficult conversations? Avoiding conflict doesn’t save relationships. Managing conflict makes them stronger. Learn the tools that turn…
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Strategic Negotiation

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn negotiation skills to help you get what you want while also building better relationships with coworkers, bosses, business partners,…
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Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text (2015)

Taught by Suzanna Kaye
Phone, email, or text? Learn what communication method to use when. Suzanna Kaye starts with email, explaining everything from setting…
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Asking for a Raise

Taught by Lisa Gates
Connect your self worth to your market worth: ask for a raise! In this course, executive coach and negotiation consultant…
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Humor in the Workplace

Taught by Izzy Gesell
Humor can change lives and relationships. In this course, organizational consultant and former standup comedian Izzy Gesell helps us better…
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Effective Listening

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…
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