Job Shadow Testimonial: Ryan Tager

“I just completed my job shadow yesterday in NYC. My match was awesome and super welcoming. I was able to sit in on a meeting, meet different team members, and see what she does on a daily basis. I am …

By Patti Moran
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Job Shadow Testimonial: Gregory Blohm

“[The Job Shadow] was amazing, honestly a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to be a part of the NFL and to have had that opportunity gave me a better chance to obtain a position with the organization. My match …

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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Job Shadow Testimonial: Chloe Lal

“I shadowed my match yesterday and it was unbelievable. I had so much fun and tried to take in as much information as I could while forming new relationships with the faculty and players. I came in with a bunch of questions and my match was able to answer all of them, and he gave me a tour of the state-of-the-art practice facility. It was definitely a dream come true and a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget.” -Chloe Lal, Class of 2021, shadowed an alum who now works for the Boston Celtics as a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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Idealist Careers Try This Challenge #2 | Where Can You Grow?

How did Challenge #1 go? Were you able to detail five professional successes from 2019? Did you recall a success you had perhaps forgotten about? Be sure to keep us posted on your “aha moments” (or your “I’m-totally-and-completely-stumped moments”) by …

By Idealist Careers
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Should You Get an MBA?

Over the last decade, a new trend has been emerging at business schools around the world: more impact-focused degrees that apply business-world solutions to cultural, environmental, or social problems traditionally overseen by the nonprofit sector.

But is an MBA a …

By Idealist Careers
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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Interview Q&A | “What’s Your Current Salary?”

If you’ve been on at least a few interviews (or even if you’ve just filled out a few online applications), then you are most likely familiar with this question: “What’s your current salary?”

And, oh, the agonizing over how to …

By Idealist Careers
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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How Can I Build a Winning Cover Letter for a Student Job?

Milinda from New Mexico State University asks:

“What would be an example of a good cover letter for a student job?”

Thanks for your question, Milinda.  Writing a cover letter for a student job is no different than for a …

By The Campus Career Coach
The Campus Career Coach | Real-world career advice for students.
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Is Your Online Presence Hurting Your Career?

For many of us, social media is an integral part of everyday life—and for many employers, a prospective hire’s online presence can be a major factor in determining employability. In addition to reading through resumes and cover letters, hiring managers …

By Idealist Careers
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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How Can I Break into the Human Resources Field with Only a Bachelor’s Degree and No Experience?

Renee from Harrison College asks:

“How can I get my foot in the door in Human Resources with my Bachelors and no experience in this area?  I have been searching now for over a year after being informed by my …

By The Campus Career Coach
The Campus Career Coach | Real-world career advice for students.
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I Started A School For Autism Education In Africa—And I Got My Start At NECC

Whitney Hammel has changed more than a few lives—and in more than a few ways.

Growing up in a small town in Oregon—“like, a 500-people-small town”—Whitney’s dreams were fairly humble for someone who has and continues to accomplish so much. …

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