Featured Profession
Grant Writing
The grant writer—also known as a proposal writer, foundation relations manager or institutional giving officer—occupies a special, superhero-sized place in the fundraising world. True-life, fairy-tale stories about lifesaving (or organization-saving) grants abound. Richard Linklater received a $2,300 grant from a Texas-based nonprofit, supporting independent film, to complete Slackers, the movie that established his career. A grant writer crafts funding proposals to convince grant-making institutions—foundations, corporations, and government agencies, primarily—to give money. In the simplest terms, a grant proposal describes a grant-seeker’s mission, programs, activities, and how much money the grant-seeker needs to undertake its work. A successful grant proposal also outlines all the compelling reasons why a grant-seeking nonprofit, and the work described in the proposal, makes a difference in the world. Read More
Job Advice
Job Skills: Facebooking and Tweeting?
Given the number of people using social media to find jobs, is it acceptable (or wise) to list Facebook and Twitter as important skills on a resume? Read More
13 Tips for Not Sweating the Big Interview
A job seeker recently asked me what to do if he sweats … profusely! He is very self conscious of his sweaty palms and the actual sweat beads that form on his face. Here is my baker's dozen of suggestions. Read More
A Day in the Life
A Day In The Life: Videogame Lead Animator
Jonathon Cooper is lead animator for Montreal-based videogame outfit BioWare Read More
A Day in the Life: Business Assurance Trainee, BDO Stoy Hayward
Vault brings you a day in the life of Jen Simmons, Business Assurance Trainee at BDO Stoy Hayward, Business Assurance division in London. Jen studied a BA Degree in Finance Accounting and Management and has been working at BDO Stoy Hayward for 7 months. Read More