Category: Finding Jobs

May 22
How to Find Catholic Part-Time Work

How to Find Catholic Part-Time Work In some ways, finding Catholic part-time work may be easier than finding a full-time opportunity. Churches may not have the budget for a full-time position, but they’ll often be able to budget for a part-time employee. When looking for Catholic part-time work, you also have the luxury of considering […]

Oct 05
5 Catholic Job Questions to Ask Before Getting Hired

Being offered a job is always an exciting moment, but bear in mind that, if you’re a Catholic, there might be a few Catholic job questions to ask before signing on the dotted line. Even if it seems like the perfect fit, our faith asks us for discernment in the choices we make. This should […]

Jul 12
Ministry Burnout – 3 Steps to Stay Strong while Working for the Church

Having a church job, which is so closely connected to your faith, and that you are so passionate about, carries with it a high risk of ministry burnout. That’s why it’s important, at the start of your career in the Church, to have a plan to keep your drive to serve the Church without burning […]

Jan 15
5 Professional Development Hacks on a Church Budget

Working for a church can be a calling–which is good, because it often doesn’t pay as well as the private sector. However, just like in the private sector, it’s important to keep your professional development up to date to ensure that your career has a bright future and that your parish has the best talent […]

Nov 16
Build Your Catholic Resume or Portfolio in 5 Easy Steps

Want to build your Catholic resume or portfolio, but not sure where to start? Admit it. You’re sitting in your office cubicle daydreaming again, aren’t you? You want to build your Catholic resume or portfolio, but simply don’t know where to start. Your job was rewarding at first. HR did a great job selling you […]

Jul 15
10 Tips For Getting Hired in Ministry

Does trying to get hired in ministry sometimes feel like you’re just banging your head against a wall? It’s time to burst through that wall and into your ministry career! Getting hired in ministry can be one of the most challenging steps in a career. Parishes, schools, and organizations, seek to further their mission and […]

Jul 01
Using Ignatian Discernment in Career Decisions

Some decisions are easy. Career decisions, often, are not. Deciding whether to leave or accept a job, to go to grad school, or to take the plunge into entrepreneurship or freelancing can be some of the most difficult decisions you make in your career. Before you draw out a pro/con list or flip a coin, […]

Jun 17
Boost your Catholic Career with Professional Development Opportunities

Looking back over my career, I’m often struck by how little I knew going into business in the “Catholic world.” Sure, I’d been a devout Catholic all my life, but I didn’t know much about what it truly meant to be a Catholic professional. Thankfully, I’ve been blessed to have many mentors and Catholic professional […]