We think it’s time to introduce you to a few more members of the Idealist family and give you an opportunity to learn from (and ask questions about!) their unique professional, academic, and personal journeys through the social-impact space.
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In the past, having inconsistent work experience and changing jobs too frequently were serious disadvantages to job seekers. Nowadays, changing jobs many times during the course of one’s career is much more common; so common in fact, that people have …
You might be the kid who loved being outdoors, exploring the nearby woods and collecting bugs in a jar or taking samples from the local pond to look at under your most prized possession: a microscope (you know, the one …
For many people, making a career switch might feel like you’re starting over from scratch. But that’s not true: You have transferable skills. “Most job seekers think the skills they use for their current job only translate for that particular …
When it comes to career advice, we’ve all heard, “Do what you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.” Or picked up Marsha Sinetar’s book proclaiming, “Do what you love, the money will follow.” Or thought of …
Work isn’t just about what you do every day, but how you get that work done, who you work with, and the environment in which you work. Your work values are your beliefs about all of these elements. For example, …
Trying to find any job can be stressful and overwhelming, let alone your dream job. Especially if you’re graduating or early in your career, how are you supposed to answer “What is my dream job” without much experience? Luckily, you …
From a young age, Charissa Wagner knew she had a knack for writing and working with people, but her career path wasn’t an obvious one. Although she went to college to pursue a degree in communications with a minor in …
You’re not one to be chained to a desk all day. In fact, you want to see the world—or at least the world outside a standard corporate office. Well, here’s the surprising truth: there are plenty of traveling jobs that …
We’ve all heard that if we love what we do, we won’t feel like we’ve worked a day in our lives. But how can you figure out what career you might love if you don’t know your passion? If you’re …
