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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

Volunteering is tied to having fewer symptoms of depression and being more satisfied with your life. There are also health benefits for those who start volunteering much earlier in life. And participating in community service programs can lead to better job prospects for volunteers, that same agency has found. million. .$170

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12 Job Boards for Nonprofit Professionals Worldwide

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When possible, nonprofit professionals want the flexibility and work-life balance that remote work can offer. Job Seekers. A extensive job board and career resource center for nonprofit professionals and foundation executives. Founded in 2007, FlexJobs features remote and flexible job opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

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5 ways to project enthusiasm in a job interview

Fast Company Tech

Showing enthusiasm in a job interview can be the make-or-break factor in getting that position. In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidates keen interest in the job is the most important factor in determining whether they get the new role. Questions like this show that you take the job and its role very seriously.

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Why job postings may be attracting narcissistic candidates—without companies realizing it

Fast Company Tech

When companies advertise job openings, they often use buzzwords like ambitious and self-reliant to describe their ideal candidate. In my latest study, published in the journal Management Science with coauthors Scott Jackson and Nick Seybert , I found that these terms may attract job applicants with more narcissistic tendencies.

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40% of managers say their mental health declined on the job

Fast Company Tech

More than a third of managers reported feeling like they were not sufficiently prepared to handle the people management and leadership aspect of their jobs, and that their company had not given them the tools they needed to perform.

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Afraid of AI taking your job? Make this mental change

Fast Company Tech

But even in a scenario like that, some current jobs will surely be lost. Im just pointing out that there are plenty of reasons why many of us are worried, anxious, or downright afraid of AI taking our jobs at some point. Im not going to try to predict the future and say what is right. So its more about desire and less about WAF.

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How to talk about AI in a job interview when you’re not a techie

Fast Company Tech

As artificial intelligence begins to devour the world , job seekers must adapt their strategy to stand out in the hiring process. We asked three hiring experts in different industries how non-techies can best navigate questions about AI in a job interview. Tip 1: Show curiosity Good news! Not being skilled in AI isnt a deal-breaker.

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