Hey, can we be a little nicer to job applicants and stop treating them like crap? by Vu Lee for Nonprofit With Balls. Preview: Here are 20 things we can do. This is not a comprehensive list. 1. Disclose salary… Read more ›

Questions to Ask References (downloadable pdf) by the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector in Canada. Preview: The following sample questions suggest the types of information you might seek from references about potential job candidates. Consult applicable legislation to ensure you are asking questions… Read more ›

Recruitment Checklist (downloadable pdf) by the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector (external link) in Canada. Covers steps from the decision to hire to the actual selection of  a candidate. Preview: Before you recruit Review the organization’s recruitment and selection policy and/or practices… Read more ›

Don’t Make These 8 Mistakes When Negotiating Salary (downloadable pdf) by Alison Green: The popular author of askamanager.org made a quick list for your reference courtesy of US News & World Report (external link). Preview: Avoid these eight mistakes and you’ll be significantly… Read more ›

How to Overcome a Fear of Negotiating and Get a Bigger Paycheck (downloadable pdf) by Jennifer C. Berkshire: Discussion of the impacts of not negotiating as well as simple steps to prepare you for your next opportunity to negotiate. From the Chronicle… Read more ›

Ban the Box Overview (downloadable pdf) MINNESOTA SPECIFIC. This law is designed to protect job candidates with an arrest or criminal record from discrimination when applying for jobs. Includes an FAQ (downloadable pdf). From the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (external link). Preview: … Read more ›

When You Don’t Disclose Salary Range, a Unicorn Loses Its Wings (downloadable pdf) by Vu Le: A blog post discussing the implications of “DOQ” or “BOE” postings and barriers they pose to applicants. From Nonprofit With Balls (external link). Preview: It perpetuates the… Read more ›

Our Hiring Practices are Inequitable and Need to Change (downloadable pdf) by Vu Le: A blog post detailing the barriers to immigrants and people of color in standard nonprofit hiring processes. From Nonprofit With Balls (external link). Preview: The Consequences The way… Read more ›

Negotiation Suggestions (downloadable pdf) compiled by Andi Cheney for PAHRTS. A brief list of considerations for your next negotiation opportunity. Preview: BE PREPARED. You need to be informed and ready to have the conversation as soon as you apply. The employer could bring… Read more ›