Editor’s Note: When this post was originally written, we admittedly did not have the understanding we have now of the severity and extent of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But with more employers encouraging social distancing to control the spread of …
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We are officially living through some pretty scary times. Fears over the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have already resulted in significant changes to the way we go about our daily lives. For many of us, the adjustment to “the new normal” …
You commute to work listening to updates on the spread of the new coronavirus. More people quarantined, more schools shut down, more deaths recorded, and more areas impacted.
You’re trying to keep a level head and not panic, doing as …
So, you’ve just been turned down for that job you’ve been interviewing for. Now what?
Stay connected!
There’s a critical moment of opportunity after receiving a rejection and below, you’ll find some tips to try the next time you find yourself …
At Idealist, we’ve been working closely nonprofits for many years to help them find passionate and talented employees, volunteers, and interns who want to work in the social-impact space. However, over the past few years, we’ve seen an explosion of …
Every job has its challenges. But when you have a great relationship with your boss, you may not be as bothered by the downsides. At least in the day-to-day, you have someone that supports you and your career.
So what …
Some of us have a clear sense of how we want to make an impact in the nonprofit space from the very start while others need a little help to really understand what’s out there. If you find yourself at …
In these polarizing times, there’s one thing most people can agree on: animals are amazing. Whether you’re a dog lover, a cat cuddler, or enjoy being around farm animals, here are seven orgs looking to hire some animal lovers.
Before you can land a job, you’ve got to get an interview. And to do that, you (almost) always will have to demonstrate your value and experience along with a hint of your personality in your cover letter and resume.
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Dear Ask Alexis,
I have been interested in beginning a career in the nonprofit sector for a long time, but I’m not really sure where to start. I am a fashion designer, and have been working in that industry for …
