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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image] A person hands their resume to a potential employer during a job interview and wonders if they are overqualified for a job.

What to Do If You Are Overqualified for a Job

Learn what it means to be overqualified for a job and how to counter negative assumptions that come with it.

March 20, 2024

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[Featured image] A person waves to a woman onscreen in a video call.

12 People Skills to Succeed at Work

Your ability to work well with others—or your people skills—are valuable abilities. Learn more about key people skills to feature on your CV.

March 20, 2024

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[Featured Image] A person uses facial recognition to get into their office.

What Is Facial Recognition?

Facial recognition is an increasingly common tool for verifying someone's identity. Learn more about what facial recognition is and its applications in different industries.

March 20, 2024

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[Featured Image] One person is handing another a paper resume.

Types of Resumes: Choosing the Right Format For Your Needs

Learn about the common types of resumes—such as chronological, functional, and combination—and decide which resume type is right for your job search.

March 20, 2024

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[Featured Image] A group of cybersecurity professionals meet in a conference room and talk about their cyber security jobs in Chicago.

Cybersecurity Jobs in Chicago

As you pursue cybersecurity jobs in Chicago, learn about the reasons why Chicago is a strong location, the common cybersecurity roles available, and how you can prepare to attain these jobs.

March 20, 2024

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[Featured Image] A group of doctors uses mixed reality to study the human skeletal system using a skeleton model and VR goggles.

What Is Mixed Reality?

Learn how mixed reality blends virtual and physical environments on the virtuality continuum, including how it works, real-world examples of mixed reality use cases, and how to start a career in mixed reality.

March 20, 2024

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