How to Be a Better Ally at Work

Protests in the U.S. and around the world have forced people to think about how they can contribute to the cause of racial justice and equality. One particularly prevalent point of discussion has been around allyship: What does it mean …

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5 Podcasts to Help You Think (and Talk) About Race

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others have ignited conversations about race and racism in the U.S. and around the world. As a result, many of us are seeking ways to better understand how our …

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Be Bold | How to Pitch Yourself for a Job That Doesn’t Exist (Yet!)

Over the course of your career, you will likely encounter certain people, organizations, or causes you want to work for. But what if there aren’t any available job opportunities?

You may think there’s nothing to be done—but there is. Why …

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6 Tips to Protect Your Privacy During Zoom Meetings

In recent weeks, the video conferencing tool Zoom has become a lifeline for millions of people around the world. If you are a student or remote worker, there’s a good chance you’re using Zoom every day to attend online classes, …

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3 Ways to Stay Connected if You Don’t Get the Job

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 …

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Idealist Careers Try This Challenge #3 | Reconnect with Your Network

How’s it going so far? Have you completed Challenges 1 and 2? Here’s a perfect opportunity for you to freshen up your contacts.

Challenge #3

Set a calendar reminder for the 15th of each of the remaining months in 2020. …

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Work Your Story | How Pixar’s Rules for Storytelling Can Help You at Work

In 2012, former Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats tweeted 22 rules of storytelling she learned from working at the hit-making studio. These rules are meant to help a storyteller think deeply about human behavior—how our experiences affect us, what we …

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4 Myths About Networking You Have to Stop Believing

“I hate networking.”

I hear this phrase when working with clients all too frequently, and it’s usually accompanied by the person claiming they’re not good at networking and need to find a way around it, because it’s simply not going …

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