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Top 10 glamorous education jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

Published on January 1, 2024

The field of education, often perceived as traditional and understated, holds a variety of roles that sparkle with a unique glamour, particularly for students, recent graduates, and those early in their career paths. These positions offer a blend of intellectual …

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15 Jobs for Psychology Majors (That Aren’t All in Psychology)

Published on December 29, 2023

Psychologist is, of course, one of the great jobs for psychology majors. But not everyone who studies the mysteries of the human mind wants to work with clients or be in a counseling or therapy career.

So, what kinds of …

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How to ace a cold email, according to hiring experts: ‘Change your mindset to a warm email’

Published on December 21, 2023

“For college students and young professionals looking to get their foot in the door of their target industry, a cold email is often the first step. It’s a task that is often daunting, though — particularly for those without previous work experience. 

A cold …

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Negotiating Your Salary with Valerie Sutton

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In this course, instructor Valerie Sutton, former Director at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Career Services Office, shares smart…

Making Recruiters Come to You

In the modern gig economy, view yourself as a “business of one” and strategically market your unique value to potential…

Get Ready for Your Coding Interview

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If you’ve nabbed an interview for a software development position, it’s likely that you’ll have to face a common hurdle—the…

Job Interviewing for Leaders and Managers

Learn effective interview preparation strategies for leadership roles, focusing on researching, answering common questions with impactful stories, and making a…

How to Succeed in a Case Study Interview

Learn the essentials of navigating case study interviews, including preparation strategies, key elements evaluators look for, and tips for presenting…

Finding a Job on LinkedIn

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Harness the power of LinkedIn to find and land a job. LinkedIn is the world’s #1 professional network—not just for…

Making a Career Change

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Unhappy with your current job? Thinking about changing roles or industries? Learn how to make a career change that leads…

Intro to Machine Learning

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Learn the core ideas in machine learning, and build your first models.

Learn Intro to SQL

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Learn SQL for working with databases, using Google BigQuery.

Critical Roles Consultants Play (and the Skills You Need to Fill Them)

Taught by Bob McGannon
New consultants are often surprised by how agile they need to be to fulfill client expectations. The role you play…

Gaining Job Experience through an Internship

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Do you work in software development, but don’t know quite how to develop your own career? Whether you’re just starting…

3 Tips to Maximize a Summer Internship

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Internships are the best way to set yourself up for the top jobs in your field. Being an intern can…

Get Unstuck from a Thinking Rut

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Find out how to handle critique, use productivity styles to your advantage, energize your brain, and break away from habitual…

Learning to Teach Online

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Technology has changed the nature of education—and the jobs of educators. Online instruction requires different methods to help students learn.…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

Leading in Government

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

Technology and Data Careers in Government

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Today, some of the most exciting, meaningful, impactful, and in-demand IT careers are in helping to make cities work well.…

Architectural Design Process

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What is the role of an architect in the creation of a building? And what are the regulation factors governing…

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Instructional design (ID) models are frameworks that help you create quality training. In this course, instructional design expert Dr. Joe…
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