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The Idealist Careers Guide to Presenting Yourself on Paper | Resumes and Cover Letters
Before you can land a job, you’ve got to get an interview. And to do that, you (almost)...
Why You Should Check Your Emotions After Receiving a Rejection Letter
That flashing blue light at the top of your phone makes your heart stop. Slowly, you exhale through...
Why Going Solo Could Be The Key to Finding Your Passion
As humans, we’re innately social, which has many benefits; we get to enjoy dinners out, new experiences and...
Nudging Yourself Into Success in the Job Search
Picture this scene: You wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and motivated. Your duffel bag is packed...
5 Ways to Improve as a Female Leader in the Workplace
Despite having a record-high number of female CEOs running Fortune 500 companies, this still only represents 6.6 percent...
Wait! Before You Relax After Your Job Interview, Do This
You’re finished with the interview! You answered every question with style and pizzazz and wooed the hiring manager...
How Not to Manage a High Performer
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Note: This is being re-shared from Linkedin. I’ve observed high performers drowning...
How to Research Potential Employers Before Interviewing
A job interview is like an open-book test: read and learn everything you can about the company. Every piece...
Eight Tips for Interviewing Online Successfully
Whether you’re looking for a remote position or a local position, companies often use online video (Google Meet,...
Ask Alexis | Can I Use My Fashion Design Skills in the Nonprofit Sector?
Dear Ask Alexis, I have been interested in beginning a career in the nonprofit sector for a long...
There’s an App for That—The Tools You Need to Supercharge Your Job Search
Hunched over your laptop, you ignore your cramping hand (the result of the copious amounts of note-taking that...