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[Featured Image] A man is holding a clipboard and pen and interviewing a lady.

12 Project Manager Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

In a project manager interview, you're likely to encounter questions about your people skills, technical knowledge, and how you would react to specific situations.

July 28, 2022

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[Featured Image] A Scrum Master leads a daily stand-up meeting in front of a whiteboard covered in sticky notes.

What Is a Scrum Master (and How Do I Become One)?

A Scrum Master is a professional who leads a team using Agile project management through the course of a project.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured image] A man with glasses and a blue folder sits at a cybersecurity workstation with three computer screens.

10 Popular Cybersecurity Certifications [2022 Updated]

Elevate your career in information security with these in-demand credentials.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured image] A female data analyst holding her laptop smiling on her way to her job.

What Does a Data Analyst Do? 2022 Career Guide

A data analyst gathers, cleans, and studies data sets to help solve problems. Here's how you can start on a path to become one.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female, with blonde hair, and wearing a dark patterned dress, is sitting in front of her desktop, in her office. She is sitting by a window.

A Guide to Machine Learning in Finance

Discover how machine learning in finance can be used to improve your financial decision-making and the types of machine learning finance jobs available.

August 5, 2022

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[Featured image] A female data analyst, wearing a gray short sleeve shirt, is standing in front of her desk, holding a laptop. The desk has a desktop computer and other supplies on it.

Business Systems Analyst: Skills, Jobs, Salary, Career Outlook

Discover business systems analyst jobs, including responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. Uncover what it takes to become a business analyst and the earning potential.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A male, wearing a dark sweatshirt, and glasses, is sitting in front of his laptop, on a desk. There is a second laptop on the desk. He is sitting behind a sofa with two blue pillows.

What is a Digital Twin? Definition, Benefits, and Types

Virtual reflections of real-world objects have become increasingly important to many businesses. Read on to find out more about this exciting technology.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured image] An SEO works on earning her Google Analytics Certification on a laptop computer. SHe has her phone and a red mug sitting on the table in front of her.

Google Analytics Certification: Benefits and How to Get It

Google Analytics is a critical service in many businesses’ and digital marketers’ toolkits. Learn more about Google Analytics Certification, how it could benefit your career, and what you need to do to obtain it.

August 3, 2022

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Business

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[Featured Image] An employee relations manager talks with a company employee.

What Is Employee Relations? Definition + Career Guide

This article explores what employee relations entails, why it matters to organizations, career opportunities, and how to improve employee relations.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two accountants discuss accounting profit in an office.

Accounting Profit: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Learn what accounting profit is, how it’s calculated, and why it matters for businesses.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female CPA, wearing a dark jacket and glasses, is holding a green folder and conversing with a male co-worker in their office.

What Is a CPA and How Do I Become One?

Discover what a CPA is, what they do, and how to become a certified public accountant. Learn how to get started on this accounting career path.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured image] A design manager with long brown hair and wearing a gray sweatshirt, is standing in front of her desktop in her office. She is wearing a headphone around her neck.

What is Design Management?

Learn how businesses use design management to create products, attract customers, and more. Discover design manager roles and how to get started in this career.

August 4, 2022

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Development

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[Featured image] A software developer wearing a plaid shirt, is sitting at their desk, in front of a desktop and a laptop, as he performs his duties.

Full Stack Developer Salary: Your 2022 Guide

Web developers who can work on both the front and back end of a website, web application, or computer program are valuable team members. A full stack developer salary is always competitive, including variables aspiring professionals needs to know.

August 9, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A male, site reliability engineer, wearing a gray shirt, and glasses, sitting in front of his desktop, in his office.

Site Reliability Engineer Salary Guide 2022

Learn about the salary you can earn as a site reliability engineer, the skills needed, and the highest-paid locations to work.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a blue shirt and glasses, and a female wearing a white and red top are working on a whiteboard with charts and notes as they discuss game development.

How Do You Become a Video Game Producer?

Explore the opportunities in video game production, and discover the required education, skills, and portfolio.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured image] A male manual tester, wearing a brown shirt, glasses is sitting in front of his desktop.

10 Manual Testing Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

To help you prepare for an interview in manual testing, we’ve rounded up 10 common questions asked. Start practicing today to land a manual tester job.

August 4, 2022

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IT

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What It Takes to Earn Computer Science Internships

Computer science internships help you earn skills and network. Explore computer science internships and what it takes to be accepted into an internship program.

August 9, 2022

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[Featured image] A photonics engineer works on light-based equipment with tools in a lab.

What is Photonics? ( + How to Start a Career in it)

An overview of photonics and photonics career paths. Learn how to get a job in photonics with this article.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A male, with red hair, beard, mustache, and wearing a blue shirt, is sitting in front of his desktop, in his office.

Cloud Computing Salary: Your 2022 Guide

What affects your cloud computing salary? Discover salaries for cloud services, cloud engineers, cloud architects, cloud developers, and cloud administrators

August 9, 2022

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[Featured image] Two females, one wearing a green sweater and the second with long brown hair, are sitting in a room with a microphone wearing headphones on a desk, as they prepare to broadcast their cybersecurity podcast.

Listen in: Cybersecurity Podcasts for 2022

Learn about five of the top cybersecurity podcasts for 2022, genres of cybersecurity podcasts and tips for choosing the best podcasts.

August 4, 2022

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Design

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[Featured Image] A woman in glasses searches online for entry-level graphic design jobs on a laptop.

5 Entry-Level Graphic Design Jobs + How to Land Yours

Explore careers in graphic design and the steps to getting your entry-level job.

July 14, 2022

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[Featured image] A male wearing a plaid shirt is working on his desktop. His laptop is also on his desk.

What Jobs Can I Get with a Graphic Communication Degree?

Learn more about the school and career options for working in graphic communication. Explore the different opportunities, education requirements, and potential salary earnings.

June 17, 2022

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[Featured image] A female creative designer, wearing a white top, is working on her laptop and writing information in a notebook as she holds a pen.

What Does a Creative Designer Do?

Discover what a creative designer does and the different career paths in this field, from a graphic designer for a marketing company to a freelance t-shirt designer.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured Image] A woman wearing a gray jacket, black top, and glasses, looks for graphic design jobs on a tablet.

Graphic Design Jobs: 2022 Guide

This article explores the many different career opportunities in the graphic design field for those who enjoy art, technology, and communication. Learn more about being a graphic designer, including the salary and job outlook for graphic design jobs.

June 8, 2022

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Marketing

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[Featured image] A female, wearing a white business casual outfit and glasses, is leading a meeting with the marketing team, two males, in her office. She is standing in front of her laptop and a screen showing a graph of the effects of inbound marketing.

How to Get Started with Inbound Marketing

Discover inbound marketing strategies, such as the use of lead magnets. Learn why inbound marketing is effective and its four stages

August 4, 2022

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[Featured image] A female with blond hair, wearing a yellow top, and glasses, is holding her laptop as she prepares for a meeting to discuss promoting products for the international market with the team.

International Marketing: Career Guide (2022)

Want a global career? Learn about the benefits and principles of international marketing, find out what these marketers do, and learn how to get into the field.

July 29, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a white shirt, is working on his laptop, as he works on a marketing strategy for his marTech team.

Your Career Guide on MarTech: How to Choose, Use, and Integrate

Discover more about MarTech in this guide to what MarTech is, the types of MarcTech jobs, and how to get started with marketing technology.

July 29, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman is at home using her laptop to search for entry-level marketing jobs.

Your Guide to Landing an Entry-Level Marketing Job

Discover the different options available in the marketing industry and how to start your career with entry-level marketing jobs. Learn about the qualifications and how to progress further in the marketing industry.

July 12, 2022

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Health

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[Feature image] Biomedical engineers examine slides through microscope

What is Biomedical Engineering? Impact and More

If you’re looking for a profession that uses engineering to make a positive impact on others’ lives, consider a career in biomedical engineering. Read on to learn more about this exciting field.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female, wearing a white uniform, and has an ID around her neck, is holding her laptop in an office as she performs her duties as a medical receptionist

Front Desk Jobs: Medical Receptionist Job Description and Salary Information

Explore day-to-day medical receptionist duties, and learn more about jobs as a medical receptionist, including the skills required, salary, and career outlook.

August 4, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female, wearing a green jacket, a white shirt, and a face covering, is putting drugs in a basket, performing duties as a public health intern,

Public Health Internships: How to Find the Right One

Seeking an internship in public health? Here’s a guide to finding one that is the right fit for you and your career.

August 3, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female home care aide, wearing a green uniform and face covering, is taking care of a male patient at his home.

Your Guide to Getting a Home Health Aide Certification

Interested in becoming a home health aide? Here is a guide to whether you need a home health aide certification and how to get one.

August 2, 2022

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Professional Development

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[Featured] A Doctor of Education student in a yellow jacket carries her laptop across a university campus.

What Is a Doctor of Education (EdD)?

A doctorate in education prepares you to teach students from kindergarten through college. Find out if this degree track is right for you.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured image] A social worker wearing a stethoscope and holding a tablet speaks with a member of his community.

7 Jobs You Can Get with an MSW Degree

Wondering what you can do with a master's in social work? Learn more about an MSW degree and explore career possibilities and earnings potential.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured image] A young man in a red shirt and glasses studies for his double BA on his laptop.

Is a Double BA (Bachelor of Arts) Worth It?

A double bachelor’s degree is an advanced academic achievement. But does it really pay off? Find out if getting two degrees is worth it.

August 8, 2022

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[Featured image] Two young colleagues meet in a casual environment, one smiling at the other while sitting on a couch next to some plants, to network and talk about industry trends and their career goals.

What Is Networking? How to Grow Your Network

Networking is developing mutually beneficial relationships with people who work in or around your chosen field.

August 5, 2022

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