The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

In this guide, you’ll find resources on working and living with chronic illness or disability. You can dive in to find answers for yourself—or to have more awareness and understanding of what someone you know may be living with.

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Why Your Organization Should Close in Celebration of Juneteenth

Illustration by Marian Blair

Alongside a growing number of employers across the country, the Idealist office is closed on Monday, June 19 in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the official ending of slavery in the United States on June 19th, 1865.

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Top 10 glamorous education jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

The field of education, often perceived as traditional and understated, holds a variety of roles that sparkle with a unique glamour, particularly for students, recent graduates, and those early in their career paths.

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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From Childhood Passion to PhD, How This Engineer Forged a Career In STEM

Many of us form childhood passions that follow us into adulthood. For some, these become hobbies, and for others, these passions form the basis of our careers. That’s exactly how it happened for Ranjita Bhagwan, a principal engineer at Google, whose STEM journey began with a girlhood appreciation of math.

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Top 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing an MBA Program

Pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a significant investment of time, money, and effort. Therefore, it is essential to choose the right school that aligns with your career goals and maximizes your potential for success.

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How to Write a Powerful Personal Statement for Medical School

In this article, we’ll go over what makes a good personal statement, how to get started on yours, and some actionable strategies for success.

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Nonprofit Salaries | How to Deal When Your Heart and Budget Collide

Those of us who are drawn to social-impact careers care deeply about the causes our work supports. At the same time, like everyone else, we have bills to pay.

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How This Manager Turned His Internship Into a Meaningful Career

As a college student in Las Vegas, Nai never anticipated that his summer internship would set the course of his career path.

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What Is Discretionary Income? How to Calculate it, Increase it, and Feel Better About Money

Let’s define discretionary income, provide some examples of discretionary spending, and offer tips for increasing your wealth

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Tips For Veterans When Reading Civilian Job Descriptions

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her how a veteran should look through the qualifications in a job description and assess whether they are qualified. Here’s what we learned

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