ProInspire Alumni Shares Experience with Common Good Careers: My First Year as a Business Professional in the Nonprofit Sector

ProInspire Alumni, Gillian Peron shares her experience as a ProInspire Fellow at Good 360 with Common Good Careers:

“Dear Candidate: Thank you for your interest in our organization.  While your qualifications were impressive, this was a highly competitive process, and we are not able to extend you an offer at this time…”

During the eight months it took to transition from my first career in the private sector to my new role in the nonprofit community, I heard this sentiment more times than I care to remember.  It was difficult, in the face of such rejection, to persevere and continue searching for the right opportunity—but I am so glad I did.  Before I get too far ahead of myself, let me share my background and the experiences that led to my current role as… Read the rest of Gillian Peron’s article here.