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  • Pressure drop: How to understand and overcome stress

    • Jan 9, 2023
    • Marc Schultz

    Discover a practical approach for heading off the debilitating effects of stress, based in five proven EQ competencies, with ways to put them into action.

  • What we're reading: Career Insight October 2022

    • Oct 13, 2022
    • Marc Schultz

    Stories for jobseekers, including tips for shaking off a toxic workplace, "boomeranging" to a previous position, and more.

  • What we're reading: Career Insight September 2022

    • Sep 8, 2022
    • Marc Schultz

    New articles for jobseekers, including "quiet quitting," saying "no" in the workplace, and more.

  • What we're reading: Career Insight August 2022

    • Aug 18, 2022
    • Marc Schultz

    Articles for jobseekers from the past month, including a job interview practice tool, loan forgiveness, and more.

  • What we're reading: Career Insight July 2022

    • Jul 27, 2022
    • Marc Schultz

    Our favorite articles for jobseekers on trending workplace topics, including C-suite burnout, Beyonce, asking for a raise, and more.

  • Are you a match for direct-service social work?

    • May 31, 2022
    • Marc Schultz

    If helping people is your passion, a position is waiting for you in the field of direct service, where demand is high and only growing. Find out which talents and skills to highlight in your next application.

  • How to ace your video interview

    • Jan 27, 2022
    • Laura DeCarlo

    Video interviews are now the norm. Here’s a rundown of measures to take, from prep to follow-up, to adapt effectively.

  • How to have a great Great Resignation

    • Jan 13, 2022
    • Marc Schultz

    Is it really time to move on? Check in on some of the latest advice for navigating our current labor market shakeup.

  • How to talk about COVID-19 during a job interview (without getting political)

    • Sep 17, 2021
    • Carson Kohler

    With the coronavirus at the center of every conversation these days, how do you appropriately handle the topic in a job interview?

  • Resume trends: Could you use an assist from TikTok or Elle Woods?

    • Aug 11, 2021
    • Kelli Karanovich and Marc Schultz

    At this moment, there are two big factors to consider when putting together a stand-out resume: the communications technology now available to you, and the screening technology increasingly used by employers.

  • Find your workplace fit by interviewing with values in mind

    • Jul 20, 2021
    • Kelli Karanovich

    The interview can be the perfect way to discover whether an potential employers values are a fit. Just follow these tips for expressing and assessing workplace values.

  • Are you a match for the development department?

    • May 3, 2021
    • Kelli Karanovich and Marc Schultz

    Nonprofit hiring is on the rise, and development positions are more in demand than ever. Could they be right for you? Find out what development means to nonprofits, and some unexpected ways your talents may align.

  • 3 steps to success in your COVID-era job search

    • Mar 29, 2021
    • Kelli Karanovich

    The way we work has changed, and this can mean more opportunities if you're willing to network boldly, rethink skills, and apply outside of your comfort zone.

  • Ways to navigate and overcome employment gaps

    • Mar 1, 2021
    • Steve Allan

    Employers have become much more understanding about gaps in your resume – but you must still be prepared to earn it.

  • Tailor your resume for the job at hand

    • Nov 20, 2020
    • Marsha Hebert

    You don't need to reinvent the wheel every time you apply for a job – but you do need to make sure it's a proper fit for the position.

  • 9 pandemic-era interview questions, and how to prep for them

    • Sep 21, 2020
    • Barbara Schultz

    What are hiring managers looking for now? The ability to be nimble, deal with ambiguity, and show calm in the middle of this storm.

  • Work for Good how-to: Internships and volunteer opportunities

    • May 26, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Your dream employer may not be hiring right now – but they still have needs to fill. Check out our new internship and volunteer listings!

  • Free resume review: Your expert assessment awaits!

    • May 26, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Work for Good is excited to announce that TopResume, our new partner, is offering every jobseeker on the site a free, confidential resume review.

  • How hiring happens in a pandemic

    • May 26, 2020
    • Ed Han

    The outbreak isn’t just changing which employers are hiring – it’s changing the ways they do it. That means jobseekers need to change, too.

  • Work for Good how-to: Seeking remote jobs

    • Apr 28, 2020
    • Marc Schultz

    Here's how to retool your job search to find the best work-from-home positions for you.