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Career Change at 40: Moving Into Your Next Stage in 2026

If you’re in your forties, you’ll likely be coming into your new career with a set of established skills. You can use your work and life experiences up until this point as guidance toward your next steps.

May 19, 2022

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How to Write a 30-60-90 Day Plan (+ Template)

A 30-60-90 day plan can set you up for success in your new job. Find out how to write one for a smooth transition.

May 18, 2022

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Important Communication Skills and How to Improve Them

Communication skills in the workplace include a mix of verbal and non-verbal abilities. Learn more about the importance of communication skills and how you can improve yours.

May 17, 2022

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[Featured Image] A person with short dark hair and a beard wearing a blue shirt sits at a desk looking over their resume.

Career Change at 40: Moving Into Your Next Stage in 2026

If you’re in your forties, you’ll likely be coming into your new career with a set of established skills. You can use your work and life experiences up until this point as guidance toward your next steps.

May 19, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A person with long dark hair wearing glasses and a blue shirt has a pen up to their chin and is thinking about their 30-60-90 day plan.

How to Write a 30-60-90 Day Plan (+ Template)

A 30-60-90 day plan can set you up for success in your new job. Find out how to write one for a smooth transition.

May 18, 2022

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Top courses for career development

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Goodwill Industries International

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Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Team Performance Management, Interviewing Skills, Executive Presence, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Management Training And Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Oral Expression, Workforce Development, Professional Networking, Communication

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University of California, Santa Cruz

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

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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10 High-Paying, Entry-level Office Jobs + How to Get One

Explore entry-level office jobs that offer salaries above the national average and discover the steps to getting your entry-level job.

May 11, 2022

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10 Leadership Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

Leadership interview questions tend to inquire about your experience working with a team, resolving conflicts, communicating with others, and motivating people to do their best.

May 9, 2022

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9 Useful Questions to Ask a Recruiter During a Phone Screen

Learn what recruiters are aiming to find out during an initial phone screen, and questions you can prepare to ask at the end so you're empowered to make the best decision for your larger career goals.

May 6, 2022

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10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Public speaking is a skill that many people want to improve. Here are some tips to help you feel confident when presenting ideas to a group of people.

May 4, 2022

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How to Find a Job: 15 Ways to Expand Your Search

While LinkedIn and Indeed are popular ways to spot new job openings, there are many other ways to broaden your search and find the right job to meet your needs and goals.

May 4, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A person wearing a grey shirt writes in their notebook while sitting in front of their computer.

7 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills

Writing, like any other skill, is something you can get better at with time and practice. Learn how.

May 3, 2022

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How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? Why Shorter is the New Trend

Learn how to craft an effective short cover letter to highlight your impact, and about the rise of short-form response prompts that employers are using to screen candidates at the application stage.

April 29, 2022

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7 Internship Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Practice for your next internship interview with these questions and learn how to frame your answers to convey the best information possible.

April 29, 2022

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[Featured Image] A person carries their coffee as they confidently walk to a job interview for the next stage of their career path.

What Is a Career Path? How to Create Your Own

Define your career path, explore your career potential, and begin charting a career path that aligns with your passion and life goals.

April 27, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A group of employees engages in a strategy meeting in a conference room with a laptop and whiteboard.

Important Communication Skills and How to Improve Them

Communication skills in the workplace include a mix of verbal and non-verbal abilities. Learn more about the importance of communication skills and how you can improve yours.

May 17, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A person in a grey sweater sits at their kitchen table and works on applications for entry-level office jobs.

10 High-Paying, Entry-level Office Jobs + How to Get One

Explore entry-level office jobs that offer salaries above the national average and discover the steps to getting your entry-level job.

May 11, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A hiring manager in a business suit writes on a notepad as they interview someone for a leadership role.

10 Leadership Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

Leadership interview questions tend to inquire about your experience working with a team, resolving conflicts, communicating with others, and motivating people to do their best.

May 9, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A job candidate speaks with a recruiter on a video screening call.

9 Useful Questions to Ask a Recruiter During a Phone Screen

Learn what recruiters are aiming to find out during an initial phone screen, and questions you can prepare to ask at the end so you're empowered to make the best decision for your larger career goals.

May 6, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: Man wearing a dark suit, red tie, and white shirt leading a panel. The panel includes three men and one woman.

10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Public speaking is a skill that many people want to improve. Here are some tips to help you feel confident when presenting ideas to a group of people.

May 4, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A computer programmer sits in front of a wood-paneled wall with their laptop open.

How to Find a Job: 15 Ways to Expand Your Search

While LinkedIn and Indeed are popular ways to spot new job openings, there are many other ways to broaden your search and find the right job to meet your needs and goals.

May 4, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A person wearing a grey shirt writes in their notebook while sitting in front of their computer.

7 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills

Writing, like any other skill, is something you can get better at with time and practice. Learn how.

May 3, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person in a maroon shirt holding a cup of coffee looks over their cover letter and smiles.

How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? Why Shorter is the New Trend

Learn how to craft an effective short cover letter to highlight your impact, and about the rise of short-form response prompts that employers are using to screen candidates at the application stage.

April 29, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A person wearing glasses, a grey jacket, and a white blouse sits across a desk talking to a person wearing a blue blouse and glasses.

7 Internship Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Practice for your next internship interview with these questions and learn how to frame your answers to convey the best information possible.

April 29, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A person carries their coffee as they confidently walk to a job interview for the next stage of their career path.

What Is a Career Path? How to Create Your Own

Define your career path, explore your career potential, and begin charting a career path that aligns with your passion and life goals.

April 27, 2022

Article

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