6 Job Search Tips for New Grads and Anyone Else Starting Their Careers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Graduating from college or otherwise applying for your first professional job is stressful in any circumstance. But it feels especially daunting when the economy, the job market, and the world in general seem to be turned upside down.

As the …

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8 Tips for Combating Coronavirus Anxiety When You Still Have to Do Your Job Every Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life—and work—as we know it. If you still have a job and income to count on, you already know how lucky you are compared to the millions of people who are suddenly unemployed. But that …

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Working in Silos? 6 Ways to Level Up Your Cross-Functional Game

“Silos.” Perhaps one of the most overused but still relevant words in the compendium of nonprofit jargon. Despite the importance of cross-functional collaboration, many mission-driven organizations still seem to operate in silos, with clear divisions—and lack of communication between—teams.

But …

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How To Launch Your Supply Chain Management Career With This Company’s High-Impact Co-Op

No matter what someone studies—whether it’s something as broad as English or as specific as Supply Chain Management—nobody ever feels quite ready to enter the workforce until they actually do it.

Getting that first real job is the bridge between …

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The Idealist Careers Guide to Mastering the Job Interview | How to Present Yourself in Person

Once you’ve gotten an invitation to interview, you can be fairly certain that you have already impressed the potential employer—at least on paper. Here’s what to do to ensure that you make a good impression during your in-person interview:

Plan …

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Q&A With An Under Armour Footwear Designer (Who Started As An Intern)

David Chung has one of the coolest jobs you can think of: He designs basketball shoes at one of the world’s leading athletic apparel and performance footwear brands, Under Armour.

We sat down with David to find out what it’s …

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Why This Growing Retail Giant Wants To Hire Data-Driven Business And Economics-Related Majors

Juan was a finance major in college. Mallory
majored in supply chain management. Neither of them studied anything closely
related to retail or fashion, but it turned out their dream job actually is at
Ross Stores.

Ross is an off-price …

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What’s It Like To Work On Technology at L’Oréal? (This Female IT Leader Gives Us The Inside Scoop)

Mary Pauline has worked in tech for more than
15 years. She’s worked in IT, managed developer teams, and now she serves as a
Division Systems Officer, overseeing tech strategy for the company’s Consumer
Products Division. And she’s spent nearly …

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