Welcome to the Idealist Career Center!

From this portal you can find a variety of resources to help you explore meaningful career transitions, whether this is your first or 21st.

How to use the Idealist Career Center for your career transition

• If you get stuck, take a look at this map.
• Subscribe to our blog for regular career transition news and tips.
• Get help searching for job openings on Idealist.

What is your career path?: Self-knowledge for career seekers

• Link to resources and exercises to help you pinpoint the direction you're heading in.

Entry points and learning strategies

• Consider ways to get started and to strengthen your journey.

Skills for landing a job

• Find tips and guideposts for seeking a job, developing a compelling application, and closing the deal.
• Get help searching for jobs on the new Idealist.

Sector knowledge for job seekers

• What are the main economic sectors in the United States? An introduction to the nonprofit, public, and business sectors, with trends and research affecting the nonprofit sector workforce.

Nonprofitspeak 101

• Terms and definitions used throughout the sector and Idealist Career Center.