Movement Talent

08/27/2025

The Movement Talent team recently had the great joy of spending time together during an in-person staff retreat. We gathered to reflect on our work and the work of our fellow movement builders and wanted to share what we've been learning and how we're evolving our approach to talent recruitment and placement.

The challenges we're all facing have reinforced some fundamental truths about movement work and talent recruitment. We're sharing our reflections in this month's e-news! - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/keeping-our-eyes-on-the-pallino

07/24/2025

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably stared at a blank document wondering how to craft a cover letter that doesn’t sound like every other one in a recruiter’s inbox. We get it.

Even though the cover letter can feel like an outdated formality, the reality is that in today's competitive job market, a well-written cover letter remains one of your most powerful tools for standing out, as long as you approach it strategically.

In our latest blog post, we provide that strategic roadmap with actionable steps you can take to craft a persuasive cover letter that will connect the dots between your experience and the specific role you're pursuing.

When done well, your cover letter makes the case for why you’re the person they need to meet. That strategic approach can make all the difference between your application being overlooked and landing the interview that changes your career trajectory.

If you're reading this, you've probably stared at a blank document wondering how to craft a cover letter that doesn't sound like every other one in a recruiter’s inbox. We get it. The cover letter can feel like an outdated formality, yet according to one survey, 94% of hiring managers* say cover l...

06/20/2025

We know job searching can feel like a full-time job in and of itself – one that can leave you feeling isolated and drained. The Movement Talent team believes that connection is one of the best antidotes to the loneliness that comes with navigating today's challenging job market.

But how to get started? We're sharing what we’re doing to nurture a sense of community this summer.- https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/navigating-todays-challenging-job-market-10149030

05/15/2025

If you're feeling frustrated, overlooked, or stuck in your job search—we hear you. The current hiring landscape is more challenging than we've seen since 2020.

For the first time in many years, hiring managers are having to review hundreds of applications while managing their regular workload. Compounding those facts, decision-makers are taking longer to reach consensus in uncertain times.

In our May E-news, our team offers three tips to make your job search more effective: https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/navigating-todays-challenging-job-market

04/09/2025

Two Keys to Connecting with Top Talent 🔑 - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/navigating-career-transitions-10147643

02/28/2025

For job seekers and hiring managers alike, managing career transitions requires patience, persistence, and community. While the current job market presents real challenges, focusing on meaningful networking, clearly articulating transferable skills, and maintaining realistic expectations will position job seekers for success. - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/lunar-new-year-10146847

01/29/2025

Happy Lunar New Year! As we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake, Movement Talent celebrates alongside the people marking this joyous occasion worldwide. In Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and other cultures, these graceful creatures embody abundant wisdom, cunning, artistic spirit, and bountiful harvests. We wish you a year filled with the snake's most auspicious qualities: tolerance, passion, and creative inspiration. ("Untitled" courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum) - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/its-been-a-year-10146242

12/19/2024

It's Been a Year. Reflections from Movement Talent as we chronicle the previous year and look ahead to the next. - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/its-been-a-year

11/26/2024

We find ourselves in a moment of profound uncertainty. Our challenges are complex and deeply interconnected – from threats to fundamental rights to escalating economic pressures. Yet, in these times, our collective resilience shines brightest.

This Giving Tuesday, Movement Talent celebrates the organizations and leaders working tirelessly to build a more just future. We're highlighting our Featured Organizations and inviting you to support the movement ecosystem in any way possible. - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/investing-in-movement-leadership-for-giving-tuesday-2024

10/31/2024

One of the most common concerns we hear from job seekers is feeling caught unaware by interview questions they didn't expect.
In this month's e-news, we give you practical tips on how to ace your interview by reading between the lines - https://mailchi.mp/movementtalent/fueling-our-movements-the-importance-of-generating-resources-10144399

09/17/2024

The ability of organizations to generate resources is essential to fueling our movements for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. “Diversifying Nonprofit and Movement Revenue: A Call for Conversation and Action,” a new report from The LeadersTrust, gave us some new ideas about how we can diversify our resource generation at Movement Talent - and we hope it can do the same for your organizations. Download the report to explore these insights and more from 30+ nonprofit leaders:

09/03/2024

With additional guidance based on our team’s experience reviewing thousands of resumes over the past several years, she focused on answering three key questions:

-What were my responsibilities?
-How did I do my tasks?
-What impact did my work make?

Especially for those of you who are job seekers, we hope you take away some tangible ways to improve your resume. Read more at:

Movement Talent was fortunate to have Katelyn Chacon as our summer intern this year. We asked Katelyn to share a bit about what she learned here, particularly updating her resume. In this blog post, we share Katelyn in her own words, with additional guidance based on our team’s experience reviewin...