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[Feature Image] After learning how to work at Google, one hopeful applicant enters the building for an interview.

How to Work at Google: Navigating the Application and Interview Process

If your dream job is to work at Google, which Glassdoor has named one of the best places to work for 15 years running [1], start by learning how to navigate the application and interview process.

May 17, 2025

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[Feature Image] A hopeful intelligence agent researches how to work for the CIA.

How to Work for the CIA: A Guide

Discover how to work for the CIA. Learn about the types of work the CIA focuses on, the career options available at the CIA, and tips for meeting CIA requirements and completing the CIA application.

May 5, 2025

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[Featured Image] A professional studies at a desk, seeking to update her skill set.

Which Jobs Will AI Replace?

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at a fast rate, changing the way people live and work. Discover which jobs AI will replace and how to help make sure your skills are still in demand with advances in AI.

April 24, 2025

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[Feature Image] After learning how to work at Google, one hopeful applicant enters the building for an interview.

How to Work at Google: Navigating the Application and Interview Process

If your dream job is to work at Google, which Glassdoor has named one of the best places to work for 15 years running [1], start by learning how to navigate the application and interview process.

May 17, 2025

Article

[Feature Image] A hopeful intelligence agent researches how to work for the CIA.

How to Work for the CIA: A Guide

Discover how to work for the CIA. Learn about the types of work the CIA focuses on, the career options available at the CIA, and tips for meeting CIA requirements and completing the CIA application.

May 5, 2025

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Top courses for career development

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Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Services

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4.7
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Macquarie University

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

4.8
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

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Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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[Featured Image] A learner who will soon graduate walks down colorful stairs and celebrates after learning how to get a job fast.

How to Get a Job Fast: Quick Tips for Job Seekers

Discover tips on how to get a job fast, including resume recommendations, details on how to optimize your online presence, and options to learn new skills quickly to help increase your chances of landing the job you want.

April 21, 2025

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[Featured Image] A newly hired employee is excited about the great benefits of working at Google.

Benefits of Working at Google: Top Reasons to Join the Tech Giant

Working at Google provides you with various benefits like competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and more. Learn more about these benefits, along with other ways that working at Google can pay off.

April 10, 2025

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[Featured Image] A person in a home office studies for a professional certificate on a laptop.

What Is a Professional Certificate?

Discover what a professional certificate is and how it can unlock new career opportunities and enhance your skill set in today’s competitive job market.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] A business person in a suit and tie rides their bike down a path on their way to their career job.

What Is a Career? Types of Careers and How to Get Started

A career involves working multiple jobs to achieve your professional goals. Consider potential career options and learn to distinguish between a job and a career.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] Recent college graduate using a tablet and notes while adding relevant coursework to a resume.

How to List Relevant Coursework on a Resume

When you complete classes as part of a degree program or outside of a degree program, you can sometimes list that coursework on your resume to help demonstrate your experience. Learn how to list relevant coursework on a resume.

March 18, 2025

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[Feature Image] A prospective career changer learns how to start a cover letter on their laptop as they brush up on their resume writing skills and prepare to apply for a new position.

How to Start a Cover Letter: Prompts to Help You Begin

A great first paragraph on your cover letter can help you stand out from other job candidates. Learn how to start a cover letter with compelling prompts to help you begin, as well as how to address a cover letter and which greeting is appropriate.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] A young animator is in their office putting together a portfolio of his best work as part of their strategy to get an animation job at NETFLIX.

How to Get an Animation Job at Netflix: Tips for Pursuing a Career in Creative Storytelling

Learn about the steps to pursue an animation job, the key requirements you should be aware of, and effective strategies for preparing for interviews and networking with industry professionals.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] A person working on a laptop in their home deciding how to end a cover letter professionally.

How to End a Cover Letter

Discover how to end a cover letter in a way that leaves a good first impression, sums up your skills and experience, and highlights your suitability for the role.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured image] A team of content writers in an office discussing openai playground vs chat gpt for their next project.

OpenAI Playground vs. ChatGPT: What’s the Difference?

Explore the differences between OpenAI and ChatGPT to determine which artificial intelligence platform best suits your needs.

March 17, 2025

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[Featured Image] A professional studies at a desk, seeking to update her skill set.

Which Jobs Will AI Replace?

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is developing at a fast rate, changing the way people live and work. Discover which jobs AI will replace and how to help make sure your skills are still in demand with advances in AI.

April 24, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] A learner who will soon graduate walks down colorful stairs and celebrates after learning how to get a job fast.

How to Get a Job Fast: Quick Tips for Job Seekers

Discover tips on how to get a job fast, including resume recommendations, details on how to optimize your online presence, and options to learn new skills quickly to help increase your chances of landing the job you want.

April 21, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] A newly hired employee is excited about the great benefits of working at Google.

Benefits of Working at Google: Top Reasons to Join the Tech Giant

Working at Google provides you with various benefits like competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and more. Learn more about these benefits, along with other ways that working at Google can pay off.

April 10, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] A person in a home office studies for a professional certificate on a laptop.

What Is a Professional Certificate?

Discover what a professional certificate is and how it can unlock new career opportunities and enhance your skill set in today’s competitive job market.

March 18, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] A business person in a suit and tie rides their bike down a path on their way to their career job.

What Is a Career? Types of Careers and How to Get Started

A career involves working multiple jobs to achieve your professional goals. Consider potential career options and learn to distinguish between a job and a career.

March 18, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] Recent college graduate using a tablet and notes while adding relevant coursework to a resume.

How to List Relevant Coursework on a Resume

When you complete classes as part of a degree program or outside of a degree program, you can sometimes list that coursework on your resume to help demonstrate your experience. Learn how to list relevant coursework on a resume.

March 18, 2025

Article

[Feature Image] A prospective career changer learns how to start a cover letter on their laptop as they brush up on their resume writing skills and prepare to apply for a new position.

How to Start a Cover Letter: Prompts to Help You Begin

A great first paragraph on your cover letter can help you stand out from other job candidates. Learn how to start a cover letter with compelling prompts to help you begin, as well as how to address a cover letter and which greeting is appropriate.

March 18, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] A young animator is in their office putting together a portfolio of his best work as part of their strategy to get an animation job at NETFLIX.

How to Get an Animation Job at Netflix: Tips for Pursuing a Career in Creative Storytelling

Learn about the steps to pursue an animation job, the key requirements you should be aware of, and effective strategies for preparing for interviews and networking with industry professionals.

March 18, 2025

Article

[Featured Image] A person working on a laptop in their home deciding how to end a cover letter professionally.

How to End a Cover Letter

Discover how to end a cover letter in a way that leaves a good first impression, sums up your skills and experience, and highlights your suitability for the role.

March 18, 2025

Article

[Featured image] A team of content writers in an office discussing openai playground vs chat gpt for their next project.

OpenAI Playground vs. ChatGPT: What’s the Difference?

Explore the differences between OpenAI and ChatGPT to determine which artificial intelligence platform best suits your needs.

March 17, 2025

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