Advice

First Day at a New Job? Here Are the 3 Most Important Questions to Ask

When it’s our first day at a new job, we tend to have all the questions. And If you know me or you’re familiar with my career advice (or if I’ve ever been your direct report!), you may know that …

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The Common Mistakes Executives Make During Negotiations: How To Avoid the Pitfalls and Secure Your Future

When you’ve landed a job you’ve been wanting, it can be difficult to be discerning during negotiations.

But this is still an important last step before you accept an offer. If you don’t come prepared to negotiate, you might discover …

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How to Deal with a Job Offer While You’re Still Interviewing

If you’ve been particularly industrious when it comes to your job search you might be feeling overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and interviews, but what happens when you receive a job offer while you’ve got a bunch of other post-interview …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Intimidating Skills List on the Job Description? Don’t Let Them Intimidate You

You’ve been sent a job description for a position that really interests you.

You’re reading the experience requested for the role, and you’re glad to see that you have most of it. But then you come to the last three …

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How Do You Know If a Job Is Right for You?

You see a job posting for a position that seems interesting.

You have many of the skills the company wants. The job responsibilities listed are interesting to you, and the pay and flexibility parameters tick your boxes. 

But still, you …

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How to Deal with a Career Setback

At some point in your career, you’ll encounter a setback. Career setbacks include not getting the job you want, getting laid off, being passed over for a promotion, missing out on a big project, and getting disciplined for poor performance. …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Create Flow at Work

Picture this scenario.

You’re in the final stages of writing a report for work.

You’ve researched your project for over six months and outlined what you plan to write in the final report for your boss and colleagues. 

Now, you’re …

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Four Signs You Shouldn’t Take a Job

As of 2023, a higher percentage of people are unhappy in their jobs than were prior to 2020.

Though the pandemic brought about unprecedented changes in workplace expectations, more people were actually satisfied at work in 2020 than today. 

The …

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The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating. But, of course, it may take some time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you want to do …

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How to Increase Your Visibility and Potential for Promotion

We recently received a question from a reader about their lack of visibility at their organization: 

“The role I play at my organization is not really visible, but I am a valuable asset,” they wrote. “I want to know how …

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