How To Become a Business Analyst

Whether you’re looking to get into business as a fresh graduate or make a career change, becoming a business analyst is a great option. Professionals in these roles are in high demand because analysts are key players in helping businesses …

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A Day in the Life: Director of Communications, LeanIn.org

“The question isn’t can women lead, but how do we get them there?”

I sat listening to Kelly Parisi– the spirited Communications Director of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In initiative– at the Washington Women in PR annual Woman of …

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How to Turn Your Social Media Presence into a Full-Time Job

Have you ever wondered how influencers turn a profit using social media? Taking artful photos for Instagram or creating YouTube videos may seem like just a fun hobby to you, but it can actually provide a significant income stream and …

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Is Health Care a Good Career Path?

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the vital role that health care workers play and highlighted the industry’s ongoing labor shortage. In fact, the pandemic aggravated the labor crunch, as millions of workers — nearly one in five — left the health care …

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Pros and Cons of Graduate Film School

George Lucas went (to USC). Kathryn Bigelow went (to Columbia). And Ang Lee and Martin Scorsese both went (to NYU). But there are scores of other accomplished directors—including Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, the Wachowskis, and Miranda July—that never set foot …

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5 Tips for Breaking into the Fashion Industry at Any Age

A career in the fashion industry, to recent grads or career-switchers, can seem like an elusive dream—only for the privileged, polished, experienced elite. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. With the right attitude and work ethic, anyone at …

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Which Social Media Channels Do Hiring Managers Check?

The rumors are true: HR managers do look over your social media pages before making a final decision on your hiring. So to find out what exactly hiring managers are looking for on social media, we spoke with Jenna Richardson, …

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What Education Can Learn From Uber? Technology

Technology gives our generation the opportunity to revolutionize industries. Ridesharing apps such as Uber became the future of public transportation. So what can the education industry learn from Uber?

Disruption and evolution best describe the future state of education in …

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What to Do When Your Job Is Hurting Your Mental Health

Although improved awareness around mental health has made workplaces more attuned to supporting struggling employees, some workplaces are still making employees’ mental health worse. And not only is poor mental health detrimental to you on a personal level, but it can …

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