For the past few years, the United States–and the world in general–has experienced rapid fluctuations in economic stability and purchasing power. The general trend has been downward. Layoffs and firings all over the place. People unable to find work. The prevalence of terrible dead-end jobs because there exists nothing better.And then there are those who are looking to quit. But that ain’t you!
If you happen to be looking for a new job, whether it’s because you don’t have one currently or you hate the one you have, then there are a few options: networking connections, Craigslist, Monster, as well as others. And if you’re using a job search engine, then be sure to put these job searching tips and tricks to use.
But on top of all those other options, have you considered IdeaList? Have you ever even heard of it? You should give it some consideration, and here’s why.
What is IdeaList.org?
Way back in 1985, Ami Dar had an inkling of a great idea: a global network that would pool together the available resources in people and organizations and use those resources for the betterment of humanity. Fast forward through a lot of hard work and IdeaList is born in 1996.
Their website summarizes the vision of IdeaList in three distinct and concise points. They want to live in a world where:
- All people can lead free and dignified lives.
- Every person who wants to help another has the ability to do so.
- No opportunities for action or collaboration are missed or wasted.
And let’s not forget the play on words here. IdeaList is really just idealist with a capital ‘L’–in other words, someone who is guided by ideals rather than practical considerations.
So it’s a list of ideas for an idealist’s purposes. How delightfully clever!
Finding New Jobs
Perhaps IdeaList sounds good and all, but you’re wondering how it could possibly help you find a new job. Fear not. Let me explain.There are plenty of organizations and businesses out there that are doing good work and looking for helping hands. But they’re not just looking for free labor; they’re looking for quality help. Free is nice, but you often get what you pay for, and these people understand that.
So these organizations are looking for employees and they are willing to pay wages for the work they need. Respectable wages.
Click on the Jobs section of the website and you’ll be presented with a big pile of job listings. Areas of focus include teaching and education, office work and administration, social services, event planning, counseling, and more.
Don’t need a full-time job? That’s fine, too. You can filter the results by the employment type (part-time, contract-basis, etc.), by the level of professionalism required (entry level, managerial, executive, etc.), by the requirements (diplomas, degrees, etc.), and by salary ranges.
Volunteers and Internships
Maybe you don’t qualify for the available jobs. Don’t give up yet! There are a few other avenues for you to explore.While you continue looking for a job, you can build up your resume by participating in volunteer activities. You can also learn new skills by landing internships in the field you intend to pursue.
Filter the list of volunteering opportunities by area of focus, weekly time commitment, duration of volunteering, days available, and more.
Filter the list of internship opportunities by area of focus and whether the internship is paid or not.
Conclusion
Sure, sites like Craigslist and Monster have much more variety and quantity of postings. However, IdeaList operates on a grander scale by supporting organizations that work towards making the world a better place.When you land a job through IdeaList, you know that your energy and effort will be going towards something bigger than yourself, reaching out and affecting those all across the world–not just filling the piggy banks of the CEOs above you.
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