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[Featured Image] A person who learned how to let recruiters know you're open on LinkedIn shakes hands with a job interviewer across a desk.

How to Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's #OpenToWork feature can be a useful tool to make your job search a little easier. Learn how to use it and keep your job search private from your current employer.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person in the midst of a career pivot smiles and raises their arms with joy as they look at their laptop.

How to Make a Successful Career Pivot

Discover how making a career pivot starts by self-assessing what you want and understanding that a pivot is a minor career change, not a new career altogether.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] An employee does remote work on their laptop from their kitchen at home.

What Is Remote Work? Your 2026 Guide

Get answers to the question “What is remote work?” and more with this guide. Explore benefits, drawbacks, career opportunities, and how to decide if this work environment is right for you.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person who learned how to let recruiters know you're open on LinkedIn shakes hands with a job interviewer across a desk.

How to Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's #OpenToWork feature can be a useful tool to make your job search a little easier. Learn how to use it and keep your job search private from your current employer.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person in the midst of a career pivot smiles and raises their arms with joy as they look at their laptop.

How to Make a Successful Career Pivot

Discover how making a career pivot starts by self-assessing what you want and understanding that a pivot is a minor career change, not a new career altogether.

October 21, 2024

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Top courses for career development

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University of California, Santa Cruz

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

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Status: Free Trial

Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
453 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Status: Free Trial

Kennesaw State University

Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Communication, Negotiation, Professionalism, Business Writing, Decision Making

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
198 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

[Featured Image] A person sits at a workspace and creates a list as part of a chunking strategy.

What Is Chunking, and How Can It Improve Memory?

Learn about the strategy of chunking and how to use it to improve memory.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person in a plaid shirt and glasses sits at a table working on a laptop, sending an email, one of the most common forms of asynchronous communication.

What Is Asynchronous Communication (And Why It's Essential)?

Asynchronous communication refers to interactions that happen at different times for those involved, such as emailing. Learn more about asynchronous communication and how it helps teams improve productivity, inclusivity, collaboration, and company culture.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A job applicant shakes an interviewer's hand before leaving the interview.

Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview

There can sometimes be signs that you will get the job offer after wrapping up your final interview. Learn more about what they are and what you can do after an interview while you wait to hear.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A prospective college student looks at career path options on their laptop.

What Is a Career? Definition and Examples

Knowing more about careers can help you choose the right one for you. Learn how a career differs from a job, explore two types of career paths, find out how to choose a career, and more.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A female real estate appraiser with a tablet is in a neighborhood gathering competitive intelligence for a business meeting.

A Guide to Competitive Intelligence

Competitive intelligence gives you the information you need to make the best strategic business decisions. Discover why competitive intelligence is important and how it can help you gain a competitive edge.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person sits at a desk and uses analytical skills while viewing financial data on a computer.

Analytical Skills: What Are They and How Can They Help Me Get a Job?

Good analytical skills are critical for getting a job across almost any industry. Learn what they are and how you can improve yours to help you find a job.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person works on memory retention exercises while sitting at their desk at home in front of their laptop.

What Is Memory Retention? (Why It Matters and How to Improve It)

Explore what memory is, how memory retention benefits you, and real-world strategies for improved memory retention in your professional career.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A human resources professional explains exempt vs. non-exempt employees to a new team member who is onboarding.

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What's the Difference?

When hiring employees, it is essential to determine how to classify them for compensation purposes. Explore the primary details you need to know about exempt and non-exempt employee statuses in more detail.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two young professionals shadow a professional mentor during their practicum as they learn about job responsibilities in a particular field.

What Is a Practicum?

If you’ve never heard of a practicum, you might be surprised to learn of its benefits. Explore what a practicum is, the experience it provides, and the fields that require practicums as part of your education.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] An employee does remote work on their laptop from their kitchen at home.

What Is Remote Work? Your 2026 Guide

Get answers to the question “What is remote work?” and more with this guide. Explore benefits, drawbacks, career opportunities, and how to decide if this work environment is right for you.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person sits at a workspace and creates a list as part of a chunking strategy.

What Is Chunking, and How Can It Improve Memory?

Learn about the strategy of chunking and how to use it to improve memory.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person in a plaid shirt and glasses sits at a table working on a laptop, sending an email, one of the most common forms of asynchronous communication.

What Is Asynchronous Communication (And Why It's Essential)?

Asynchronous communication refers to interactions that happen at different times for those involved, such as emailing. Learn more about asynchronous communication and how it helps teams improve productivity, inclusivity, collaboration, and company culture.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A job applicant shakes an interviewer's hand before leaving the interview.

Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview

There can sometimes be signs that you will get the job offer after wrapping up your final interview. Learn more about what they are and what you can do after an interview while you wait to hear.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A prospective college student looks at career path options on their laptop.

What Is a Career? Definition and Examples

Knowing more about careers can help you choose the right one for you. Learn how a career differs from a job, explore two types of career paths, find out how to choose a career, and more.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A female real estate appraiser with a tablet is in a neighborhood gathering competitive intelligence for a business meeting.

A Guide to Competitive Intelligence

Competitive intelligence gives you the information you need to make the best strategic business decisions. Discover why competitive intelligence is important and how it can help you gain a competitive edge.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person sits at a desk and uses analytical skills while viewing financial data on a computer.

Analytical Skills: What Are They and How Can They Help Me Get a Job?

Good analytical skills are critical for getting a job across almost any industry. Learn what they are and how you can improve yours to help you find a job.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A person works on memory retention exercises while sitting at their desk at home in front of their laptop.

What Is Memory Retention? (Why It Matters and How to Improve It)

Explore what memory is, how memory retention benefits you, and real-world strategies for improved memory retention in your professional career.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A human resources professional explains exempt vs. non-exempt employees to a new team member who is onboarding.

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What's the Difference?

When hiring employees, it is essential to determine how to classify them for compensation purposes. Explore the primary details you need to know about exempt and non-exempt employee statuses in more detail.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two young professionals shadow a professional mentor during their practicum as they learn about job responsibilities in a particular field.

What Is a Practicum?

If you’ve never heard of a practicum, you might be surprised to learn of its benefits. Explore what a practicum is, the experience it provides, and the fields that require practicums as part of your education.

October 21, 2024

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