October 2009
Cover Letters are Really, Really, Really Important
A good cover letter can strengthen your application and help you get to the next stage of the hiring process. A poor cover letter can result in the instant disqualification of your candidacy.
This information may not come as a huge surprise to... Read More
Volunteer on a Political Campaign, Boost Your Career
For the first time in 25 years, the people of Massachusetts will elect a new senator. Following in the footsteps of Ted Kennedy, the champion behind such legislation as the Serve America Act, the person filling this seat inherits the potential to... Read More
Letter from the CEO: Why I Support a Nonprofit Champion to Head CNCS
Today, President Obama announced his nomination of Patrick Corvington to serve as the next CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a selection that both I and my colleagues whole-heartedly support and celebrate.
CNCS is a... Read More
Who’s Hiring Now?
Commongood Careers is proud to support the hiring needs of the nation’s most innovative and game-changing nonprofits. We are honored to welcome a number of new clients, addressing issues from fair labor to health education, including:
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Uncommon Talent: Impacting Early Literacy, One Book at a Time
What will it take to impact the school readiness of millions of urban children? According to Earl Martin Phalen, it starts with a trusted professional handing them a book.
Earl should know. He’s been a champion for urban education since 1992.... Read More
