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Nervous? 5 Ways to Take Control in a Job Interview
image by Pixabay The little-known key to a successful interview is tricky. The secret is you–the job candidate–come in...
How to Stand Out in the First 6 Months of a New Job
If you’re about to start a new job, chances are you’re rejoicing that the job hunt is over—but...
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...
Home Safety Tips for the Digital Age
Once upon a time, home security focused more on community initiatives like a neighborhood watch team. Now, technology...
7 Creative Personal Websites (and Where to Make Yours)
The top reason you should create an online portfolio is that, even if every other applicant has one (which...
Idealist Careers Try This Challenge #1 | Reflect on Your Successes
Back by popular demand, allow me to (re)introduce the #IdealistCareersTryThis Challenge! In January of 2019 (remember that?!) over...
Have an Awesome Job Fair: Tips to help you land your next opportunity
You’ve made the decision to attend a job fair. Great move! We have some simple tips for you...
How to Leverage Social Media in Your Job Search
Social media has become a huge part of the recruitment and hiring process, especially with the type of...
Advice I’d Give To My Twenty-Something-Self Entering the Workforce
I’m at a point in my life when I think I can fairly claim to know a few things. I’ve had...
How to Make an Impression at a Career Fair
Job seekers who shine at career fairs are few and far between. Here’s how to take this valuable campus...
Is Your Budget Sending a Mission-Driven Message?
The budget of an organization, department, or program is a moral document that speaks to our values. But...