5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job was originally published on Firsthand.
Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a …
For job seekers with disabilities, the job search may include questions and challenges that others may not regularly come up against. In addition to wondering whether the roles you’re applying for are a fit, you may also be concerned about …
Here at Idealist, we’re embracing the sweeter side of the season and getting into the October spirit!
We surveyed our team to find out their answers to some spooky career questions. But we’ve got no tricks here, only bite-sized career …
Telecommuting, remote jobs, work-from-home positions … whatever you call them, you may have applied for an offsite position at some point during your job search. While the perks of a remote job may be obvious—no commute, flexible schedule, fewer co-worker distractions—you …
This article was originally published by Kathy Morris on ZIPPIA.
Applying for jobs can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re a trans applicant. Do you out yourself immediately or wait until paperwork is filed? Can you avoid outing yourself at all? …
When the opportunity for an internal promotion arises, the path to success may seem familiar, yet it requires a unique approach.
Unlike crafting a resume for an external job hunt, where you present your achievements to an unfamiliar audience, an …
Fall internships — while not as popular as their summer counterparts — are a great way to get practical work experience, build job skills, network, and learn what career you’re interested in. Their lesser popularity can actually benefit you if you’re looking …
If you’ve made it to the interview portion of the internship application process, congratulations! You’re one step closer to landing a position. So, what should you expect from internship interview questions?
As with many parts of the internship application process, …
This article was originally written by STEPHANIE VOZZA and published on Fast Company.
Lackluster résumés can lead to fewer interview opportunities. Here’s how to avoid this problem.
Résumés are fairly cut-and-dry documents. Following the traditional template helps you convey your …
Okay look—resumés are great. When done right, they're clean, concise, and well organized. And if you've been following all the great advice out there, yours should be in pretty good shape.
Cover letters are different—they're freewheeling, making them more difficult …
