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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...
Ask Alexis | Can I Leave a Job Off My Resume?
Dear Ask Alexis, My last job was as a temp for two months. My boss at the job was...
How to Research Potential Employers Before Interviewing
A job interview is like an open-book test: read and learn everything you can about the company. Every piece...
The Idealist Careers Guide to Presenting Yourself on Paper | Resumes and Cover Letters
Before you can land a job, you’ve got to get an interview. And to do that, you (almost)...
Transform Your Interview into a Conversation
Hiring managers often won’t hire a candidate because the candidate lacks energy and doesn’t show enthusiasm. You’re so anxious during...
Why Going Solo Could Be The Key to Finding Your Passion
As humans, we’re innately social, which has many benefits; we get to enjoy dinners out, new experiences and...
Eight Tips for Interviewing Online Successfully
Whether you’re looking for a remote position or a local position, companies often use online video (Google Meet,...
5 Ways to Improve as a Female Leader in the Workplace
Despite having a record-high number of female CEOs running Fortune 500 companies, this still only represents 6.6 percent...
How to Network Outside of a Networking Event
Upper lip sweat. It’s the bane of my existence. I can look as cool as a cucumber everywhere...
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...
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...