Back up the bus

Because you're graduating from college in a few weeks, you know exactly what you want to do with your life and have it all mapped out, right? HA! I graduated almost a year ago, and I still don't have a clue. Heck, my DAD graduated, well, several decades ago and he still doesn't have a clue. (Sorry, Dad.)

Considering that's reality and that it's perfectly OK, I'm thinking we should take a little trip backward for a sec and review some of the basics of working in the nonprofit world -- and what you might have in your head that's not necessarily true.

Take a break from studying and read this (short, I promise!) piece, The Truth About Nonprofit Careers, from good ol' Monster. They've got some myths worth busting: For example, try "Nonprofit Jobs Are Easy to Get." If you've even peeked out into the job market, you know that's not true.

Check out the article -- you should know what you are, aren't or might be getting into.