Be Bold | How to Pitch Yourself for a Job That Doesn’t Exist (Yet!)

Over the course of your career, you will likely encounter certain people, organizations, or causes you want to work for. But what if there aren’t any available job opportunities?

You may think there’s nothing to be done—but there is. Why …

By Idealist Careers
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Springboard Partners With CareerKarma

Despite the recent shift to virtual working environments in the wake of COVID-19, online learning has been at the forefront of education for many years. While skill-based learning is indeed different from brick and mortar systems both in method and …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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A Work-From-Home Productivity Schedule That’ll Help You Get the Most Out of Your Day

Six years ago I left my cubicle to work from home and for the first few days (OK, maybe weeks), I walked aimlessly from room to room, cruised the fridge for mini Babybels, and tried a home work setup at …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Amazon expansion

RALEIGH – Amazon will be hiring an additional 2,000 people across North Carolina as part of the Internet giant’s efforts to meet growing demand during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The new positions – a mix of full-time and part-time – will lift Amazon’s …

By Connie Fowler
Connie Fowler Employer Relations Manager
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Wake Tech is offering free IT training for displaced workers

RALEIGH — As job losses mount in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Wake Tech Community College is stepping up to help displaced workers.

North Carolina’s largest technical college based in Raleigh will now offer cost-free IT training for those who …

By Connie Fowler
Connie Fowler Employer Relations Manager
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How to Transfer Your Tech Skills to a Mission-Driven Career

Are you looking to make your way into the nonprofit world from a career in tech? It’s not as big a leap as it may seem.

More and more essential nonprofit functions, from volunteer management to digital communications, are becoming …

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Tips for Job Hunting During COVID-19

It’s undoubtedly a dire time for job hunters. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to record unemployment claims in the US and an uncertain job market that analysts say will take years to bounce back.

Despite this, career experts are advising …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How Will COVID-19 Impact the Job Market?

As the global economy reels from COVID-19 government-sanctioned lockdowns, the job market remains unstable. Whether you’re a soon-to-be-grad, mid-career professional, or someone who’s been recently laid off and is considering a career switch, you may be wondering what this means …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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20 Video Interview Tips to Help You Dazzle the Hiring Manager and Get the Job

By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics of setting up for a video interview: Find a quiet, clean place to have it, make sure your mic is turned on, and—seriously—put on some pants. But with more and more employers …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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Making the Most of a Temp Job

We take temporary jobs for a number of reasons—a job loss, a move to a new town, the desire for a more flexible schedule in order to pursue a side gig, or just a much-needed paycheck. If you’re lucky, your …

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Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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