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If you focus on any single year, the job market can seem like a fickle thing. Headlines amplify the ups and downs and people react. But zoom out, and you’ll see that it’s an ongoing cycle of movement followed by a freeze. In the off years, people hunker down—job seekers and hiring organizations alike—often in response to uncertainty or external disruption. Then movement gradually resumes; organizations create jobs, some people make a change, others follow, and momentum builds again.
Right now, at least within the nonprofit and association sector, we’re seeing that swing toward movement. Organizations that held tight last year are creating new roles, investing in upskilling, and planning for an uptick in retirements. Candidates are seeing that movement and are becoming more open to conversations and reassessing what’s next. The freeze we saw last year is starting to thaw.
What feels different this time is the level of strategic thinking happening alongside that movement. The nonprofits and associations we talk with aren’t just backfilling roles; they’re rethinking business models, exploring new revenue strategies, and investing in growth in ways that feel more intentional than in past cycles. And they are looking for candidates with the skills to drive that growth.
This month, I’m sharing a closer look at three trends my team has seen so far this year and how that will shape leadership hiring. And for job seekers, practical guidance on navigating your job search and how to protect yourself against hiring scams.
— Bob Corlett
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