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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...
Bilingual Jobs and Presenting Your Languages Skills on Your Resume
Bilingual employees can earn up to 5-20 percent more per hour than their counterparts. Highlighting your language skills...
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...
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...
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...
Five Points for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs to Consider
So, you’re thinking about switching careers. You want to leave the 9-5 life behind and venture into the...
5 Ways to Be a Better Listener (And Improve Your Job Search)
Shut up. That’s right. Shut up. I’m not being rude. I’m trying to help you with your job...
Idealist Careers Try This Challenge # 5 | Refresh Your Resume
Congrats! You’ve made it to the fifth and final challenge in the #IdealistCareersTryThis Challenge series. To wrap up...
Dressing for an Interview When You Aren’t Familiar with the Work Culture
After all the work you have put in to create the resume, cover letter and application content to...
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...