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[Featured Image] A man and woman are sitting at a table together and practicing tips for how to learn a new language.

How to Learn a New Language: Tips for Beginners

Learning a new language can unlock exciting opportunities in both your personal life and career. Discover effective tips for how to learn a new language quickly, including options for learning online.

October 24, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman holding a pen looks at the notes and highlights in her planner, as well as a calandar, as she considers how to prioritize tasks.

How to Prioritize Tasks for Greater Productivity

Learning how to prioritize tasks is an important step for more productivity, less stress, and improved focus on what’s important to you. Read on to discover different methods, including using a matrix to prioritize work or personal tasks.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman wearing a gray blazer and a black turtleneck is shaking hands with her job interviewer across a desk and wondering how long interviews last.

How Long Do Interviews Last? Typical Duration and What to Expect

Job interviews can last 15, 30 minutes, an hour, or more and vary by format, stage and role. This guide covers typical durations, factors that affect interview length, and tips to help you prepare and make the most of your time during the hiring process.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A man and woman are sitting at a table together and practicing tips for how to learn a new language.

How to Learn a New Language: Tips for Beginners

Learning a new language can unlock exciting opportunities in both your personal life and career. Discover effective tips for how to learn a new language quickly, including options for learning online.

October 24, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman holding a pen looks at the notes and highlights in her planner, as well as a calandar, as she considers how to prioritize tasks.

How to Prioritize Tasks for Greater Productivity

Learning how to prioritize tasks is an important step for more productivity, less stress, and improved focus on what’s important to you. Read on to discover different methods, including using a matrix to prioritize work or personal tasks.

October 22, 2024

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Top courses for career development

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Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Services

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
400 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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Macquarie University

Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Business Writing, Professional Development, Communication, Proactivity, Personal Development, LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Planning, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Design Thinking, Branding, Interviewing Skills, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
243 reviews

Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz

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

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
14 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

[Featured Text]: A group of diverse people collaborate, demonstrating a valuable skill needed for many sociology degree jobs.

Sociology Degree Jobs: What Can You Do with a Sociology Degree?

Learn more about what you can do with a sociology degree and explore various sociology degree jobs along with salaries and job outlook.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A professional overcomes the Einstellung Effect while brainstorming ways to find a solution to a pressing problem.

Improve Your Problem-Solving: Master the Einstellung Effect

The Einstellung Effect describes a counterintuitive problem in problem-solving. Dive into to learn how to spot this phenomenon and how to use this awareness to improve your problem-solving skills.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young woman who learned how to let recruiters know you're open on LinkedIn shakes hands with a job interviewer across a desk.

How to Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's "Open To Work" feature can be a useful tool to make your job search a little easier. Learn how to use it—and keep your job search private from your current employer.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman in the midst of a career pivot smiles and raises her arms with joy as she looks at her laptop.

How to Make a Successful Career Pivot

Discover how making a career pivot starts by self-assessing what you want and understanding that a pivot is a minor career change, not a new career altogether.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] An employee does remote work on her laptop from her kitchen at home.

What Is Remote Work? Your 2025 Guide

Get answers to the question “What is remote work?” and more with this guide. Explore benefits, drawbacks, career opportunities, and how to decide if this work environment is right for you.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a workspace and creates a list as part of a chunking strategy.

What Is Chunking, and How Can It Improve Memory?

Learn about the strategy of chunking and how to use it to improve memory.

October 22, 2024

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[Featured Image] A man in a plaid shirt and glasses sits at a table working on a laptop, sending an email, one of the most common forms of asynchronous communication.

What Is Asynchronous Communication (And Why It's Essential)?

Asynchronous communication refers to interactions that happen at different times for those involved, such as emailing. Learn more about asynchronous communication and how it helps teams improve productivity, inclusivity, collaboration, and company culture.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A job applicant shakes an interviewer's hand before leaving the interview.

Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview

There can sometimes be signs that you will get the job offer after wrapping up your final interview. Learn more about what they are and what you can do after an interview while you wait to hear.

October 21, 2024

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[Featured Image] A prospective male college student looks at career path options on his laptop.

What Is a Career? Definition and Examples

Knowing more about careers can help you choose the right one for you. Learn how a career differs from a job, explore two types of career paths, find out how to choose a career, and more.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman wearing a gray blazer and a black turtleneck is shaking hands with her job interviewer across a desk and wondering how long interviews last.

How Long Do Interviews Last? Typical Duration and What to Expect

Job interviews can last 15, 30 minutes, an hour, or more and vary by format, stage and role. This guide covers typical durations, factors that affect interview length, and tips to help you prepare and make the most of your time during the hiring process.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Text]: A group of diverse people collaborate, demonstrating a valuable skill needed for many sociology degree jobs.

Sociology Degree Jobs: What Can You Do with a Sociology Degree?

Learn more about what you can do with a sociology degree and explore various sociology degree jobs along with salaries and job outlook.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A professional overcomes the Einstellung Effect while brainstorming ways to find a solution to a pressing problem.

Improve Your Problem-Solving: Master the Einstellung Effect

The Einstellung Effect describes a counterintuitive problem in problem-solving. Dive into to learn how to spot this phenomenon and how to use this awareness to improve your problem-solving skills.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A young woman who learned how to let recruiters know you're open on LinkedIn shakes hands with a job interviewer across a desk.

How to Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn

LinkedIn's "Open To Work" feature can be a useful tool to make your job search a little easier. Learn how to use it—and keep your job search private from your current employer.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in the midst of a career pivot smiles and raises her arms with joy as she looks at her laptop.

How to Make a Successful Career Pivot

Discover how making a career pivot starts by self-assessing what you want and understanding that a pivot is a minor career change, not a new career altogether.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] An employee does remote work on her laptop from her kitchen at home.

What Is Remote Work? Your 2025 Guide

Get answers to the question “What is remote work?” and more with this guide. Explore benefits, drawbacks, career opportunities, and how to decide if this work environment is right for you.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman sits at a workspace and creates a list as part of a chunking strategy.

What Is Chunking, and How Can It Improve Memory?

Learn about the strategy of chunking and how to use it to improve memory.

October 22, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A man in a plaid shirt and glasses sits at a table working on a laptop, sending an email, one of the most common forms of asynchronous communication.

What Is Asynchronous Communication (And Why It's Essential)?

Asynchronous communication refers to interactions that happen at different times for those involved, such as emailing. Learn more about asynchronous communication and how it helps teams improve productivity, inclusivity, collaboration, and company culture.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A job applicant shakes an interviewer's hand before leaving the interview.

Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview

There can sometimes be signs that you will get the job offer after wrapping up your final interview. Learn more about what they are and what you can do after an interview while you wait to hear.

October 21, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A prospective male college student looks at career path options on his laptop.

What Is a Career? Definition and Examples

Knowing more about careers can help you choose the right one for you. Learn how a career differs from a job, explore two types of career paths, find out how to choose a career, and more.

October 21, 2024

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