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Gem Spotlight with Rachel Peek
Rachel’s role expands across fundraising, events, projects, partnerships and communications. She is dedicated to the charity sector and helping people to make a difference in the world. Thanks to Rachel for giving us an insight into her philanthropy and fundraising journey in the NFP sector.
Should you include your photo on your resume?
This question receives a mixed response, so we sought an answer via LinkedIn Poll. Thanks for those who voted. If we use “majority rules” as the decider, the answer is clearly NO.
Read more for insights into this debate…
How to Present at Interview
You have been invited to interview, how do you prepare and excel?
Settle the nerves, breathe and get ready!
For any meeting, preparation is key. Interviews are no different.
Gem Spotlight with Jenni D'Orival
Jenni commenced with Gembridge in February 2020 and with the timing of COVID-19, she has spent more time working from home than in the office, conducted more interviews via Zoom than in person and more elbow bumps than handshakes. Let's get to know Jenni...
How to find new opportunities in the NFP Sector
If you’re looking for opportunities in the ‘for purpose’ sector, there are many great websites for job-seekers that wish to make a difference and contribution towards social impacts or causes close to their heart.
Many jobs don’t get advertised and it is predicted that over 50% of opportunities are appointed without advertising, directly via the hidden job market. So it’s definitely advised to go beyond traditional and advertised job-search options and leverage your network.
How to prepare a standout CV / Resume
At Gembridge, we receive many applications each week. Recently, an advertisement for one position attracted 315 applications, and a completely different position received only 3 applications plus additional applicants driven through our database and pro-active search process. So, we read a lot of resumes and share our insights, tips and suggestions with you.
Welcome to Gembridge!
We’re excited to launch our new blog – a space where you’ll read about recruitment, job seeker tips and hot topics. We’ll also feature some insightful Q&As with leaders and experts from the NFP sector. We hope it’ll be a valuable blog for employers and candidates and an inclusive place where others can share and connect.