Career Planning Checklist

Workforce diversity includes disabilities, not just gender and race

Study after study prove that the more diverse a workplace, the more productive is its workforce. So, in addition to many employers wanting to do the right thing by creating diverse, inclusive workplaces, they also understand that another, massive benefit …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a business analyst vs. data analyst? In some organizations, these roles are interchangeable. However, business analysts generally take a more comprehensive role, bridging the gap between data analysis and a business’s goals. On the other hand,

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3 red flags recruiters look out for in job candidates: They’re how you ‘get blacklisted,’ says ex-Amazon recruiter

A majority of people, 95%, intend to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by jobsite Monster. And many anticipate it will be challenging. More than half, 68% say they think it will be …

By Gili Malinsky
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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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Influential Women in Tech and What We Can Learn From Them

In 1889, Anna Bissel became the first female CEO in the United States, breaking traditional gender roles and setting an example for generations of women to come. Fast forward to today, 10 percent  of Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs. …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Featured Classes

Writing a Successful Resume

Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn…

Consulting Professional Weekly Tips

In this LinkedIn Learning class, you will learn topics such as staying connected with clients, setting pricing, blogging to increase your…

Construction Management: Reading Civil Construction Drawings

Taught by Jim Rogers
Construction personnel of all types needs to understand the role that civil construction drawings, or blueprints, play in the construction…

Stay Ahead in Construction Management

Taught by Jim Rogers
Whether you’re a construction industry veteran looking to switch roles or a brand new construction manager trying to get your…

Become a Government Project Manager

Government project management is known to have tougher deadlines, tighter budgets, and stricter requirements. Get the skills you need to…

Leading in Government

Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can…

Interviewing for Product Management Jobs

Product management positions are fun, challenging, and lucrative—but the journey from first contact with recruiters to signing your offer letter…

Product Management: Building a Product Strategy

Behind every successful product there is a clear strategic vision that takes both market and customer needs into account. Essentially,…

Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap

A roadmap is a simple but powerful tool for product development. A strong product roadmap supports your business objectives and…

Become a Product Manager

Product managers have many responsibilities: product strategy, development, and design, as well as product launch and retirement. They work with…

Develop Your Data Analysis Skills

Explore the practice of data analysis. Learn about the process of applying statistical and graphical techniques to data in order…

Become a Data Analyst

Data analysts examine information using data analysis tools and help their teams develop insights and business strategies. You’ll need skills…

Build Your Data Analysis Skills

Learn how to think about data, recognizing the questions to ask to get the right data. Identify the tools you…

Writing a Cover Letter

Cover letters matter. When done right, they spell out clearly who you are, what you have to offer, and—most importantly—why…

Building Professional Connections

In this LinkedIn Learning Class, you’ll learn how to start conversations that build real connections, and use social media to…

Real Estate Analytics

In the world of real estate, one of the best ways to set yourself apart from the crowd is by…

Data Science Foundations: Fundamentals

Taught by Barton Poulson
Instructor Barton Poulson defines the relationships to other data-saturated fields such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. He reviews the…

Become a Data Visualization Specialist: Concepts

Taught by Doug Rose
Data visualization is ultimately the make-or-break moment for any data science operation or business analytics project. Develop a solid foundation…

Consulting Foundations

In this LinkedIn Learning class, you will learn the critically important components of consulting—including marketing, selling, contracting, managing engagements, and…

Top Entry-Level Jobs in Healthcare

In this LinkedIn Learning Class, you will be introduced to ten high-demand, entry-level jobs in healthcare and allied healthcare that can…

Career Planning Resources

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Resume Building

Creating a Professional Resume

Employers only look at a resume for 7-10 seconds so it’s important to use a common …

Cover Letters

Tailored Cover Letters

Write a tailored cover letter for every job application you submit. Why? Because every job is different …

Career Design Workbook

The Career Design workbook will guide you in your career search through in-depth looks at industries, search techniques, and application …

How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources

As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. …

Upkey is a free platform with all you need to kickstart your career. Create your job-winning resume fast & easy …

Informational Interview Steps

 

Informational Interview Steps
Identify someone to interview:Professors, advisors, alumni, and members of professional organizations are great candidates for informational interviews. …

Career Guides

Career Resources

Resume Building

Creating a Professional Resume

Employers only look at a resume for 7-10 seconds so it’s important to use a common …

Cover Letters

Tailored Cover Letters

Write a tailored cover letter for every job application you submit. Why? Because every job is different …

Career Design Workbook

The Career Design workbook will guide you in your career search through in-depth looks at industries, search techniques, and application …

The Vault Guide to the Top 100 Law Firms is the most comprehensive, candid guide on the nation’s most prestigious …

How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources

As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. …

A proper résumé and effective job-hunting skills can go a long way in getting a foot in the door. An …

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Jingyao Gong

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Weidi Hu

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  • Quantitative Summer Risk Analyst Citibank
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Hui Hsuan Kao

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  • Quantitative Risk Analyst BNP Paribas CIB
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Prita Kartika

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  • Change Management & Outreach Intern United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Kshitij Kumar

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  • Investment Banking Summer Analyst Marathon Capital, LLC
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Jiantong Liu

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  • Operations Assistant OTT Pay Inc.
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Yuxuan Ouyang

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  • Senior Risk Analyst Goldman Sachs
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Tony White

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  • Library Director SUNY Purchase
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Demin Yu

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  • Enterprise Risk Management Associate Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
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