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ARE YOU JUST STARTING TO LOOK for a job in the nonprofit sector? Don't know where to begin or how to go about finding work in this area? To help you get started, we've created this overview on how to look for jobs in the nonprofit world.

The six headers listed below provide an introduction to the types of jobs available in this field, advice on how to go about determining where you fit into the third sector, and tips for finding work in the nonprofit world. Many of the sections also include stories from readers who have shared with us their experiences in finding jobs and working for nonprofits. If you have a story you would like to contribute, please contact us here. If you notice any broken links or bugs, please email web@idealist.org.

Whether you are looking for full-time employment, a fellowship in public service, or a job in a different country, this overview will provide you with ideas and resources for beginning your search. Good luck!

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1. What is the nonprofit sector?
   
2. What to expect from working in the nonprofit world
   
3. Where do you fit in the third sector?
   
4. Finding your dream job—or at least a position in that ballpark
   
5. Other ways of entering the nonprofit sector
   
6. Finally...