Got a charity job interview? Here’s some advice!

This blog is for people who are interested in working for a charity. I can tell from the number of views of my last blog on the subject that there are quite a few of you out there! So, this time I asked the same question to a range of people already working in the sector, including a Chief Executive, a Head of Fundraising, some recruitment professionals, and some charity sector freelance professionals (in short, the kinds of people who may well be on the other side of the interview table!): What advice would you give to someone preparing for an interview to work for a charity? And here are their answers: 1. Do your research "Know the charity you're being interviewed by. Go beyond the first few pages of their website and try and really understand what makes them special and who/what they help and why. People who work for a charity work for a cause, and they want to know that the people they recruit understand and believe in that cause." Nick Posford, Head of Fundraising, Cardiomyopathy UK (formerly the Cardiomyopathy Association) "It’s important to research the charity sector, understand key issues and demonstrate why you’re motivated. Volunteering, donating or supporting charities are all good experiences to talk about at interview." Anna Gardet, Principal Consultant, Prospectus "Research, and then research some more: Don’t assume you know everything the charity does because they’re a household name, you’re a supporter/volunteer or you Like them on F