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8 Job Search Mistakes to Avoid (And What to Do Instead)

There are tons of good (and not-so-good) advice out there that can guide you through the job search, but none of them can guarantee you’ll get a new role. For every cover letter template and resume format guide you read, …

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The Job Seeker’s Social Media Survival Kit

For better or worse, social media is part of the hiring process. According to a 2020 survey, 45 percent of hiring managers and human resources professionals on Ivy Exec said they “always” check candidates’ social media profiles. With another 30 …

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Updating Your Profile on LinkedIn: Skills You Should (and Shouldn’t) Add

Creating a LinkedIn profile can feel stressful enough — how much experience do you add? Do you write descriptions of what you did? Who do you connect with? Should you start making inspirational posts with emojis for emphasis? Yet LinkedIn …

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Biggest Post-Covid Workplace Trends and What to Expect in 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic became a catalyst for change in the workplace. Since 2020, change has been the only constant. Various workplace trends have emerged, with large portions of the workforce taking part. Here, we take a look at the most …

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The hidden power of being “the only” in the room

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Homogeneity rarely breeds impressive results at work.

When I was raising capital for Jopwell, my first startup, I remember going in to meet with a notable investor at a very well-known firm. I was nervous—so was …

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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…

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…

SQL Essential Training

Knowing how to code and manage relational databases and database-driven applications is a valuable skill for any career in tech. …

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…

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…

Marketing – SEO Foundations

Modern consumers navigate the world through search. From laptops, smartphones, virtual assistants, tablets, and more, they search the wild and…

Informational Interviewing

If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Master Python for Data Science

Quickly learn the general programming principles and methods for Python, and then begin applying that knowledge to using Python in…

Python for Beginners

Python—the popular and highly readable object-oriented language—is both powerful and relatively easy to learn. Whether you’re new to programming or…

Master SQL for Data Science

SQL database skills are consistently among the most sought after in the world of data science. Master the skills needed…

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Career Design Workbook

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

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Video Resource Library

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the School of Professional Studies in the coming months. As a student, …

WorkforceGPS

WorkforceGPS is your online technical assistance website created to help build the capacity of America’s public workforce investment system. Sponsored …

Informational Interviews

Informational interviews are a way to get the inside scoop on an organization and learn how people managed their careers …

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Throughout your career it’s important to stop and reflect on what you have learned, how you have changed, and what …

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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 …

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

Video Resource Library

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the School of Professional Studies in the coming months. As a student, …

WorkforceGPS

WorkforceGPS is your online technical assistance website created to help build the capacity of America’s public workforce investment system. Sponsored …

Informational Interviews

Informational interviews are a way to get the inside scoop on an organization and learn how people managed their careers …