/* ==========================================================================
1. GLOBAL STYLES & RESET (100% FLEXBOX STRUCTURE ONLY)
========================================================================== */
    /** {*/
    /*  box-sizing: border-box;*/
    /*  margin: 0;*/
    /*  padding: 0;*/
    /*  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;*/
    /*  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;*/
    /*}*/

    /*body {*/
    /*  background-color: #f6f8fc;*/
    /*  color: #1e293b;*/
    /*  line-height: 1.5;*/
    /*  padding-bottom: 60px;*/
    /*}*/

    /* Outer Site Wrapper */
    .ust__ec--site-container {
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    html[dir="rtl"] {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow: unset !important;
}

    /* ==========================================================================
       2. TOP NAVBAR (DARK NAVY - UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
       ========================================================================== */
    .ust__ec--top-navbar {
      width: 100%;
      background-color: #031b4e;
      color: #ffffff;
      padding: 0 40px;
      height: 68px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 100;
    }

    /* Left Group: EN pill, Search icon, Submit CV button */
    .ust__ec--nav-left-group {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .ust__ec--lang-pill-btn {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--lang-pill-btn:hover {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .ust__ec--nav-search-btn {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      color: #ffffff;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--nav-search-btn:hover {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .ust__ec--submit-cv-btn {
      background-color: #0247bf;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.3);
    }

    .ust__ec--submit-cv-btn:hover {
      background-color: #003699;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    /* Center Group: Navigation Links */
    .ust__ec--nav-center-menu {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .ust__ec--nav-link {
      color: #ffffff;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .ust__ec--nav-link:hover {
      color: #7dd3fc;
    }

    .ust__ec--nav-link svg {
      width: 14px;
      height: 14px;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    /* Right Group: University Brand & Logo Emblem */
    .ust__ec--nav-right-brand {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .ust__ec--brand-text-block {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end;
      text-align: right;
    }

    .ust__ec--brand-title {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #ffffff;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .ust__ec--brand-subtitle {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #94a3b8;
    }

    .ust__ec--brand-logo-emblem {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0247bf 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
      border: 2px solid #eab308;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: #ffffff;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }


    /* ==========================================================================
       3. HERO HEADER SECTION ("ACADEMIC JOBS 2025 - 2026")
       ========================================================================== */
    .ust__ec--hero-academic-header {
      width: 100%;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 28%, #ffffff 55%),
                  url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') left center / cover no-repeat;
      padding: 44px 20px 30px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #e8effe;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .ust__ec--dots-pattern-topleft {
      position: absolute;
      top: 15px;
      left: 20%;
      width: 120px;
      height: 60px;
      background-image: radial-gradient(#0247bf 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 12px 12px;
      opacity: 0.25;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--hero-academic-content {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 680px;
    }

    .ust__ec--hero-main-title {
      font-size: 34px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #031b4e;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .ust__ec--hero-year-badge {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #0247bf;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .ust__ec--hero-description {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #475569;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }


    /* ==========================================================================
       4. PAGE CONTENT WRAPPER & TOP-LEVEL FLEX LAYOUT
       ========================================================================== */
    .ust__ec--page-wrapper {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1600px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* TOP-LEVEL FLEX ROW (CONTAINING LEFT MAIN COLUMN & RIGHT SIDEBAR COLUMN) */
    /* Exactly matching the reference image's red outlines */
    .ust__ec--main-section-flex-wrapper {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 24px;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       5. LEFT MAIN COLUMN (~72% - 75% WIDTH)
       Contains:
         - Explore Jobs By College Title
         - College Cards Slider (Medicine, Engineering, Admin, Academic)
         - Section Title: Jobs Available in...
         - Jobs Sub-filter (Sticky) + Job Cards List
         - View More Jobs Button
       ========================================================================== */
    .rtl .ust__ec--college-slider-container {
        direction: ltr !important;
    }

    .ust__ec--left-main-column {
      flex: 1 1 0;
      min-width: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      /* background-color: #ffffff; */
      /* border: 1px solid #e8effe; */
      /* border-radius: 20px; */
      /* padding: 24px 22px; */
      /* box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02); */
    }

    /* EXPLORE JOBS SECTION TITLE (WITH BRIEFCASE DECORATION) */
    .ust__ec--heading-accent-line {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .ust__ec--heading-accent-line .ust__ec--line {
      width: 40px;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: #0247bf;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }

    .ust__ec--main-title {
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #031b4e;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .ust__ec--main-title svg {
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      color: #0247bf;
    }

    /* COLLEGE CARDS SLIDER CONTAINER (INSIDE LEFT COLUMN) */
    .ust__ec--college-slider-container {
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 14px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .ust__ec--slider-arrow {
      width: 50px;
      height: 50px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
      color: #031b4e;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .ust__ec--slider-arrow:hover, .ust__ec--slider-arrow:focus {
      background-color: #0247bf;
      color: #ffffff;
      border-color: #0247bf;
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .ust__ec--college-cards-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      gap: 16px;
      width: 100%;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      padding: 6px 2px 14px 2px;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-cards-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }

    /* Single College Card (Desktop > 1199px: 4 slides visible) */
    .ust__ec--college-card {
      flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (3 * 16px)) / 4);
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 20px 14px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      text-align: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: 1px solid #e8effe;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
      transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      position: relative;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.12);
      border-color: #bcd5ff;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card .ust__ec--icon-wrapper {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card .ust__ec--icon-wrapper svg {
      width: 40px;
      height: 40px;
      stroke-width: 1.6;
      color: #0247bf;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card .ust__ec--college-name {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #031b4e;
      line-height: 1.35;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      height: 38px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card .ust__ec--jobs-count {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #0247bf;
    }

    /* Active College Card State */
    .ust__ec--college-card.ust__ec--active {
      background-color: #004ad7;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0052cc 0%, #0040a8 100%);
      color: #ffffff;
      /* border-color: #0040a8; */
      /* box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.3); */
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card.ust__ec--active .ust__ec--college-name,
    .ust__ec--college-card.ust__ec--active .ust__ec--jobs-count {
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card.ust__ec--active .ust__ec--icon-wrapper svg {
      color: #ffffff;
      stroke: #ffffff;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card .ust__ec--active-bar {
      width: 42px;
      height: 4px;
      background-color: transparent;
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .ust__ec--college-card.ust__ec--active .ust__ec--active-bar {
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }


    /* JOBS AVAILABLE SECTION TITLE */
    .ust__ec--section-jobs-title {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #031b4e;
      letter-spacing: 0.6px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    }

    /* WHITE CARD CONTAINER WRAPPING DATA 3 & 4 */
    .ust__ec--jobs-section-white-card {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #e8effe;
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 24px 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }


    /* JOBS CONTAINER (SUB-FILTER + JOB CARDS) */
    .ust__ec--jobs-filter-flex-container {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 18px;
      width: 100%;
    }
    
    .ust__ec--jobs-filter-flex-container aside.ust__ec--sticky-sub-filter {
        display: none;
    }

    /* STICKY LEFT SUB-FILTER SIDEBAR */
    .ust__ec--sticky-sub-filter {
      flex: 0 0 200px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
      position: sticky;
      top: 20px;
      align-self: flex-start;
      z-index: 10;
    }
    
    /*.ust__ec--sticky-sub-filter {*/
    /*    flex: 1;*/
    /*    display: flex;*/
    /*    flex-direction: column;*/
    /*    gap: 6px;*/
    /*    position: sticky;*/
    /*    top: 20px;*/
    /*    align-self: flex-start;*/
    /*    z-index: 10;*/
    /*}*/
 
 
 

    .ust__ec--sub-filter-item {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #e8effe;
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 12px 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--sub-filter-item:hover {
      border-color: #bcd5ff;
      background-color: #f4f8ff;
      transform: translateX(2px);
    }

    .ust__ec--sub-filter-item.ust__ec--active {
      border-color: #0247bf;
      background-color: #edf4ff;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.1);
    }

    .ust__ec--sub-filter-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .ust__ec--badge-count {
      width: 26px;
      height: 26px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: #ebf3fe;
      color: #0247bf;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .ust__ec--filter-label {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #031b4e;
    }

    .ust__ec--filter-arrow {
      color: #94a3b8;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--sub-filter-item:hover .ust__ec--filter-arrow,
    .ust__ec--sub-filter-item.ust__ec--active .ust__ec--filter-arrow {
      color: #0247bf;
      transform: translateX(3px);
    }

    /* Clear All Button */
    .ust__ec--clear-all-btn {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
      color: #64748b;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      margin-top: 4px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .ust__ec--clear-all-btn svg {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      color: #64748b;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--clear-all-btn:hover {
      color: #ef4444;
      background-color: #fef2f2;
    }

    .ust__ec--clear-all-btn:hover svg {
      color: #ef4444;
    }

    /* JOB CARDS LIST COLUMN */
    .ust__ec--jobs-list-column {
      /* flex: 1 1 0; */
      flex: auto;
      min-width: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    /* Single Job Card */
    .ust__ec--job-card {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #e8effe;
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 18px 20px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: row;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 13px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      position: relative;
    }

    .ust__ec--job-card:hover {
      border-color: #bcd5ff;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.08);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .ust__ec--bookmark-btn {
      width: 45px;
      height: 45px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
      color: #0247bf !important;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .ust__ec--bookmark-btn:hover, .ust__ec--bookmark-btn:focus {
      background-color: #ebf3fe;
      transform: scale(1.05);
      border-color: #ebf3fe;

    }

    .ust__ec--bookmark-btn.ust__ec--bookmarked svg {
      fill: #0247bf;
    }

    .ust__ec--job-main-info {
      flex: 1.2 1 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 3px;
    }

    .ust__ec--job-title {
      font-size: 15.5px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #031b4e;
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .ust__ec--job-category {
      font-size: 12.5px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #64748b;
    }

    .ust__ec--job-meta-column {
      flex: 1 1 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 3px;
    }

    .ust__ec--meta-label {
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #64748b;
      text-transform: capitalize;
    }

    .ust__ec--meta-value-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #031b4e;
    }

    .ust__ec--meta-value-row svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 22px;
      color: #0247bf;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .ust__ec--apply-btn {
      background-color: #0247bf;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 10px 22px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.2);
    }

    .ust__ec--apply-btn:hover, .ust__ec--apply-btn:focus {
      background-color: #003699;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.3);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    /* VIEW MORE JOBS BUTTON CONTAINER */
    .ust__ec--view-more-container {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .ust__ec--view-more-btn {
      background-color: #ebf3fe;
      color: #0247bf;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 12px 32px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--view-more-btn:hover {
      background-color: #dbeafe;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .ust__ec--view-more-btn svg {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--view-more-btn.ust__ec--expanded svg {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .ust__ec--job-card.ust__ec--extra-job {
      display: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--job-card.ust__ec--extra-job.ust__ec--visible {
      display: flex;
      animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease forwards;
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }


    /* ==========================================================================
       6. RIGHT SIDEBAR COLUMN (~25% - 28% WIDTH)
       Contains:
         - Card 1: Find the Right Job
         - Card 2: Why Work With Us?
         - Card 3: Application Requirements
       Aligned parallel to the entire left main column!
       ========================================================================== */
    .ust__ec--right-sidebar-column {
      flex: 0 0 310px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .ust__ec--sidebar-widget {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #e8effe;
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 22px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    }

    .ust__ec--widget-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #031b4e;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .ust__ec--widget-header svg {
      width: 20px;
      height: 20px;
      color: #0247bf;
    }

    /* Mobile Search Widget (Hidden on desktop > 1024px) */
    .ust__ec--mobile-search-widget {
      display: none;
      background-color: #f8fafc;
      border: 1px solid #e8effe;
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    /* Widget 1: Search Form */
    .ust__ec--search-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .ust__ec--input-with-icon {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .ust__ec--input-with-icon input {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px 38px 12px 14px;
      border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: #1e293b;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--input-with-icon input:focus {
      border-color: #0247bf;
    }

    .ust__ec--input-with-icon input::placeholder {
      color: #94a3b8;
    }

    .ust__ec--input-with-icon svg {
      position: absolute;
      right: 12px;
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      color: #0247bf;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--custom-select-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .ust__ec--custom-select-wrapper select {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px 36px 12px 14px;
      border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #334155;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      appearance: none;
      outline: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--custom-select-wrapper select:focus {
      border-color: #0247bf;
    }

    .ust__ec--custom-select-wrapper svg {
      position: absolute;
      right: 14px;
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      color: #0247bf;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .ust__ec--search-submit-btn {
      width: 100%;
      background-color: #0247bf;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 12px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      margin-top: 4px;
      transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 71, 191, 0.2);
    }

    .ust__ec--search-submit-btn:hover {
      background-color: #003699;
    }


    /* Widget 2: Why Work With Us */
    .ust__ec--benefits-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .ust__ec--benefit-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .ust__ec--benefit-icon {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
      color: #0247bf;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .ust__ec--benefit-icon svg {
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      stroke-width: 1.8;
    }

    .ust__ec--benefit-text {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #031b4e;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }


    /* Widget 3: Application Requirements */
    .requirements-link {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: #0247bf;
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .requirements-link:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
      color: #003699;
    }

    .requirements-link svg {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
    }


    /* ==========================================================================
       7. QUICK APPLY & REQUIREMENTS MODAL
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Modal Overlay & Container */
     
    .ust__ec--modal-open {
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
     
    .ust__ec--modal-open .modal-container {
        height: 100%;
        overflow: auto;
    }
    
    .ust__ec--modal-open #reqModal .modal-container {
        height: unset !important;
        overflow: auto;
    }
    
    .ust__ec--modal-open .modal-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
      width: 10px;
    }

 
 
    .rtl button.modal-close {
        left: 15px;
        right: auto; 
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      background-color: rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 99999;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
      padding: 20px;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-overlay.ust__ec--active {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .modal-container {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 20px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 500px;
      padding: 32px 34px;
      box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
      transform: translateY(16px);
      transition: transform 0.25s ease;
      position: relative;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-overlay.ust__ec--active .modal-container {
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    

    .modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      background: #0247BF;
      border: none;
      color: #ffffff;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 24px;
      font-weight: 600;
      width: 20px;
      height: 20px;
      padding: 20px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }
    
    .modal-close svg {
      width: 15px !important;
      height: 15px !important;
      display: block;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .modal-close:hover, .modal-close:focus {
      background-color: #0247BF;
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-title {
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: #031b4e;
      margin: 0 0 4px 0;
      line-height: 1.3;
      letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-subtitle {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      color: #0052cc;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .ust__ec--form-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-overlay form.wpcf7-form p {
      margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .ust__ec--form-group label,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 label {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #334155;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
      display: block;
    }

    .ust__ec--form-group input,
    .ust__ec--form-group textarea,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="text"],
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="email"],
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="tel"],
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 textarea,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 select {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 10px 16px;
      border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #0f172a;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      outline: none;
      font-family: inherit;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
    }

    .ust__ec--form-group textarea,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 textarea {
      min-height: 70px;
      height: 80px;
      resize: vertical;
    }

    .ust__ec--form-group input::placeholder,
    .ust__ec--form-group textarea::placeholder,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input::placeholder,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 textarea::placeholder {
      color: #94a3b8;
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .ust__ec--form-group input:focus,
    .ust__ec--form-group textarea:focus,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="text"]:focus,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="email"]:focus,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="tel"]:focus,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 textarea:focus,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 select:focus {
      border-color: #0052cc;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.12);
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-submit-btn,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="submit"],
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7-submit {
      background-color: #0052cc;
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 700;
      padding: 14px 20px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 6px;
      transition: all 0.2s ease;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.25);
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-submit-btn:hover,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:hover,
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7-submit:hover {
      background-color: #0040a8;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 64, 168, 0.35);
    }

    /* Contact Form 7 integration inside Apply Modal */
    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    .ust__ec--modal-overlay .wpcf7-response-output {
      margin: 0px 0 0 0 !important;
      padding: 12px 16px !important;
      border-radius: 8px !important;
      font-size: 13.5px !important;
      font-weight: 600 !important;
    }


    /* ==========================================================================
       8. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (PURE FLEXBOX ADJUSTMENTS)
       ========================================================================== */
    /* Laptops / Large Tablets (<= 1199px): 3 slides visible */
    @media (max-width: 1199px) {
      .ust__ec--college-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (2 * 16px)) / 3);
      }
    }

    /* Tablets (<= 1024px): Stack sidebar below main content */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .ust__ec--main-section-flex-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      .ust__ec--left-main-column {
        width: 100%;
      }
      .ust__ec--right-sidebar-column {
        width: 100%;
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .ust__ec--sidebar-widget {
        flex: 1 1 280px;
      }
      .ust__ec--college-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (2 * 16px)) / 3);
      }
      .ust__ec--jobs-section-white-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
      }
      .ust__ec--mobile-search-widget {
        display: flex;
      }
      .ust__ec--desktop-search-widget {
        display: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* Small Tablets / Large Mobile (<= 768px): 2 slides visible, stack sub-filter */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .ust__ec--page-wrapper {
        padding: 16px 12px;
      }
      .ust__ec--college-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (1 * 12px)) / 2);
      }
      .ust__ec--jobs-section-white-card {
        padding: 18px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
      }
      .ust__ec--section-jobs-title {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin: 0 0 12px 0;
      }
      .ust__ec--jobs-filter-flex-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
      }
      .ust__ec--sticky-sub-filter {
        width: 100%;
        position: static;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px;
      }
      .ust__ec--sub-filter-item {
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 6px);
        padding: 10px 12px;
      }
      .ust__ec--clear-all-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .ust__ec--job-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 16px;
      }
      .ust__ec--bookmark-btn {
        position: absolute;
        top: 16px;
        right: 16px;
      }
      .ust__ec--apply-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .ust__ec--view-more-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .ust__ec--jobs-list-column {
            width: 100%;
        }
    }

    /* Small Mobile Phones (<= 576px): 1 slide visible */
    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      .ust__ec--college-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
      }
      .ust__ec--sub-filter-item {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
      }
      .ust__ec--slider-arrow {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
      }
      .ust__ec--jobs-section-white-card {
        padding: 14px 10px;
        border-radius: 14px;
      }
      .ust__ec--section-jobs-title {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.4;
      }
      .ust__ec--right-sidebar-column {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      .ust__ec--sidebar-widget {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
      }
    }