A nonprofit szektorban való munkavállalás kompetenciaszükségletei
Competence Needs for Non-profit Sector Employment

Summary/Abstract: This study explores the varying competency requirements of university graduates in the nonprofit sector compared to the state and competitive sectors. While profit-driven companies focus on maximizing profits and business growth, nonprofit organizations aim to meet specific needs without generating profit. Due to these differing goals, nonprofits operate under different principles, leading to research on how employee characteristics differ across sectors. Our study investigates whether distinct competencies or competency clusters are necessary for graduates in the nonprofit sector versus those in profit-driven or public sectors. To investigate this, we utilized data from the Hungarian Graduate Career Tracking System conducted at the University of Pécs, covering the years 2019 and 2020. From this representative survey, we examined the likelihood of employment in the public or competitive sectors compared to the nonprofit sector based on the characteristics of competency clusters, focusing on five competency groups, using multinomial regression. A key finding of the study highlights that interpersonal competencies (including relational, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, nonverbal communication, and courtesy skills) are significantly more important in the nonprofit sector compared to other sectors. Foreign language proficiency is comparatively more essential in the public sector, while expertise is more critical in the competitive sector. Our findings suggest that the nonprofit sector needs to raise awareness among those pursuing higher education to emphasize human interaction during training. Instructors of courses related to this domain should examine and, if necessary, incorporate tasks and learning elements aimed at developing such competencies. By raising awareness of these results, the success of the nonprofit sector can be enhanced through the effective training and selection of appropriate workforce.

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