How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Are you the type of person that runs out of money as soon your paycheck hits your bank account? Do you pay your bills and then have little to no money left to cover an emergency or discretionary spending? If …

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8 Creative Ways to Announce a New Job on LinkedIn

LinkedIn isn’t just a professional networking platform—it’s a space where careers grow, milestones are celebrated, and opportunities can arise from a single post. It’s no surprise, then, that posting about a new job on LinkedIn has become routine for …

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Interview Questions, Answered: ‘What Are Your Salary Expectations?’

While a job can be a significant source of accomplishment and satisfaction in your life, it’s also the primary way you earn money. That’s money you use to pay your bills, save for the future, and spend on whatever you …

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The Idealist Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits

Here is a short list of some common benefits currently being offered at many organizations across the sector. Take a read through to understand what each benefit means, as well as what questions to ask (and what you may want …

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Trick or Treat! It’s the Idealist Career Advice Candy Bowl

Here at Idealist, we’re embracing the sweeter side of the season and getting into the October spirit! 

We surveyed our team to find out their answers to some spooky career questions. But we’ve got no tricks here, only bite-sized career …

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Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026): Estimate Your Real Pay Before Accepting an Offer

Gen Z’ers care about their salaries, and for good reason. They’re growing up in a time of high inflation rates, where rising costs make it more about affording to live than just earning more.

If you’re starting your first job …

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Early career starting salaries for students jump 7.4% as hires increase 31.6%

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is reporting a massive improvement in the U.S. job market for college and university students and recent graduates.

The overall average starting salary for Class of 2022 graduates is up 7.4 percent …

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How to Answer Desired Salary Questions on Job Applications

During the application for just about any job, you’re likely to be asked about your desired salary. Often, you’ll even be asked multiple times

This question can stress job seekers. If you give away your desired salary too early, the …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Not Sure What You Should Be Making at Your First Job? Here’s How to Figure Out the Right Number to Aim for

Launching your career by landing your first full-time job can be thrilling, but there might be one small thing you’re not so sure about as you wait to hear the words, “You’re hired!”: Money.

How do you know what to …

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Why Employers Respect Candidates Who Negotiate

Negotiation is a skill that employers respect, even if they don’t necessarily have the wiggle room in the company’s budget to pay you what you’re asking. But negotiating is one of those things that’s easier explained than done. Negotiating can …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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