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Cybersecurity vs. Software Engineering: 2021 Career Guide

You’ve decided that your career path should be in software development. It is a broad category and you may find that you need to narrow your focus before settling on one of the many computer science programs available.  

If …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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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. …

By Firsthand
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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3 Ways to Organize Your Job Search With Excel Spreadsheets

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In today’s market, finding a job is frequently a difficult task. Combining thousands of job results from various sources and emailing hundreds of resumes might get complex quickly. Without the proper organizational …

By Curt McPhail
Curt McPhail Executive Director
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7 action verbs to use on your resume: They are ‘your secret sauce,’ says expert

Published Wed, Apr 12 202310:19 AM EDT

There are numerous dos and don’ts when it comes to creating your resume, but one important “do that job gurus” advise is the inclusion of action verbs like “led” and “executed.”

By Curt McPhail
Curt McPhail Executive Director
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Career pathing: Talent leaders moving at the speed of growth

Embedded into the world of work, employers should embrace an inclusive career pathing continuum for leaders that enhances their knowledge and skills with opportunities worldwide, allows for flexible time models and provides the support needed for career growth and development.

By Lee Smith
Lee Smith Career Specialist
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What Does ChatGPT Really Mean For Your Job?

Every now and then, a new application comes along that gets everyone excited (and perhaps a little scared) about the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI). Right now, the app of the moment is undoubtedly ChatGPT – the conversational AI interface built …

By Lee Smith
Lee Smith Career Specialist
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Summer 2024 Internship Stipend Program Fact Sheet

Internship funding for Summer 2024 will be on a rolling basis starting in February 2024, with the last applications being accepted in May 2024, funding permitting.

The proposed timeline is as follows:

February 2024

Applications accepted Feb 1st – Feb 21st, …

By Jenn Sainovski
Jenn Sainovski Internship & Information Manager
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Breaking the Cycle of Privilege

Administrators at Bunker Hill Community College noticed that their paid internships weren’t reaching minorities and women in the numbers they intended. Here’s how they fixed it.

Earning through learning: Julia Soriano snagged a student …

By Lee Smith
Lee Smith Career Specialist
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Candid Career: 8,000+ interview-driven videos with industry professionals 

The Career Center is introducing our newest website addition: Candid Careers!

Curious about what it would be like to work in a certain industry or field? Be sure to take advantage of our newest resource, Candid Career! Candid Career is …

By Jenn Sainovski
Jenn Sainovski Internship & Information Manager
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5 Traits of Emotional Intelligence in Leaders That Inspire Teams

What’s the difference between a leader and a boss? Have you ever wondered why some people naturally compel the people around them? What is emotional intelligence in leadership, and how does it work?

Emotional intelligence has been proven to be …

By Tasha Smith Tyus
Tasha Smith Tyus Senior Director
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