First-generation, job hunting students should use their college’s LinkedIn alumni page

One of the best sources of job hunting assistance for any college or university student at any campus is the school’s career service office. Sadly, it is also one of the most underused resources.

Beth Williams, Director of Career Services …

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The Everything Guide to a Career in Editing

I grew up near a small bookstore that always stocks at least two or three times as many books as what reasonably fits in the space. So they stack all the overflow in front of the shelves, two or three …

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Failing into your dream career

How finding out what you don’t want to do can be exactly what leads you to where you never knew you wanted to be

At 17 years old, many of us had big dreams and aspirations for our future. Some …

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A Day in the Life: Graphic Designer/Art Director

Vault Day in the Life: Ishan Khosla
Designation: Art Director, Owner
Company Name: Ishan Khosla Design
Age: 32

Education:

I did my B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington, Seattle. Although it was a science program, being in …

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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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How to Prepare for the Three Parts of an Interview

Whether it's your first interview of your tenth, an interview is always stressful. After all, an interview usually makes or breaks your chances of getting hired.

Typically, an interview consists of three parts. The first part is the introduction, when interviewers get …

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Should You Use Canva for Your Resume? Here’s What You Need to Know

Creating your resume in Canva can feel like manifesting a makeover. What can seem like a plain and boring document suddenly looks colorful and eye-catching.

So as a career coach, when I meet with clients who’ve spiced things up by …

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What Melinda French Gates Can Teach Us About Equity, Optimism, and Change

Melinda French Gates simply will not be put in a box. There is no one-size-fits-all description for this philanthropist, computer scientist, and author—just a few of the many identities this veritable superwoman can call her own. But central to many …

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15 Data Science Careers Worth Pursuing in 2021

In 2021, data scientist is the second-best job in America. A quick search on LinkedIn shows 113,000 data science positions. From Facebook and Amazon to Pfizer and the Ford Motor Company, organizations of all sizes across industries have open data …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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What are the soft skills needed to excel in STEM fields?

Employers value soft skills across all occupational fields, including science, technology, engineering, and math. In conversations that we have with employers of all sizes, the soft skills they most often mention include the ability to:

Work in a team;
Communicate …

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Attention new grads: 4 mistakes to avoid when networking

As a college senior or new grad, you may think you are totally new to networking. Actually, you’ve been doing it for years: every time you have asked a friend to tell you about a new app they like, every …

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