Here Is Why You Are Getting Rejected From Jobs You Are Qualified For — And How to Fix It

“I applied for a job last Friday that had only just been posted that day,” a Fairygodboss community member wrote on the feed. “My qualifications are a pretty perfect match.

Today, I got a rejection email. I was extra careful …

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Celebrating Top-Ranked Firms for Diversity: BCG and Schellman

In honor of the final days of Pride Month, we’re highlighting two of our top-ranked employers for diversity and inclusion: leading consulting firm BCG and leading accounting firm Schellman.

These two employers are exemplary in the areas of recruiting, mentoring, supporting, and advancing …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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4 Tips to an Executive-Level Resume (and What to Leave Out)

Corporate job searches aren’t what they used to be. The competition for these jobs is fierce. Of course, there will be a lot of unqualified individuals applying for the same position as you. However, there will also be many people …

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LinkedIn’s 2022 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career: The top jobs, industries and cities to launch your professional journey

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Gianna Prudente
Associate News Editor at LinkedIn

Asa Jones’ career journey began with an unexpected turn.

The Kansas City, Mo. native was working on a marketing degree at the University of Houston when she …

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Ashley Nance Professional Development Manager
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8 Things You Should Never Do In An Interview

Interviews are hard. And depending on your skills and experience, you might love them or you might hate them. But no matter what your feelings about interviews are, as long as you’re searching for a job, you won’t be able …

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50 Best Consulting Firms to Work For in 2022

Today, we're excited to release our annual ranking of the Best Consulting Firms to Work For in North America. Our Consulting Rankings highlight the best firms in dozens of categories and include the overall Top 50, the Most Prestigious Consulting Firms, …

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Top 5 Tools for Digital Marketing

When it comes to digital marketing, few things are as important as the tools digital marketers rely on to get their jobs done. These include everything from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to analytics tools like Google Analytics. …

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The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating. But, of course, it may take some time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you want to do …

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Hold Stay Interviews to Keep Your Employees Satisfied

With so many employees quitting in the so-called “Great Recession,” it’s difficult not to become preoccupied with filling vacancies or connecting with team members on their way out. 

But Harvard Business Review suggests that focusing too much on incoming and …

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Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Hybrid Workers

It’s clear that an inclusive workplace is important to most employees. In an Atlassian survey, 80 percent of respondents said that diversity and equality is an important part of an effective workplace.

Prior to the pandemic, organizations were implementing training …

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