10 Entry-Level Jobs for English Majors (No, English Teacher Isn’t One of Them)

When faced with the age-old question “What are you going to do with that degree?” English majors often find themselves wondering how they’ll land a job after graduation. You may think your only options are to become an English teacher, …

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Everything You Need to Know About Being (and Becoming) a Software Engineer

Software engineering is one of the hot careers that everyone seems to be talking about, but it can be a bit opaque from the outside. I’ve spent 15 years in various software engineering and engineering manager roles. Over that time, …

By Joy Ebertz
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9 High-Paying Writing Jobs for the Word-Obsessed (You Know Who You Are)

Most people don’t consider writing a lucrative career path—that is, outside of the few writers who make it big with a New York Times bestseller or an award-winning screenplay. And thanks to the “starving artist” stereotype, many people think they need to …

By Deanna deBara
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Data Science Is a High-Paying, Fast-Growing Field—Here’s What You Need to Know About Entering It

Ever wonder how Instagram knows exactly what ad to show you? Or how your supermarket keeps the right food in stock? It’s probably thanks to a data scientist.

You may have heard the words “data science” tossed around a lot …

By Natalie Morse
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Practice Perspectives: Everything You Need to Know About Legal Practice Areas

The most frequent question we receive from law students and fledgling attorneys is how to differentiate among legal practice areas. Launching your legal career with confidence can be difficult if you’re not sure what each practice area entails and what kinds …

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How to Choose Your College Major: The Complete Guide

Some of us are lucky — we already know what we want to study before we go to college. If you’re the class math whiz, someone who’s been passionate about music or art for as long as you remember, or you …

By Ronald Watkins
Ronald Watkins
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Explore Job Roles: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

What are Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians?

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians take samples and conduct tests in order to analyze substances like body fluids and tissue.

Where do Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians …

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What Can You Do With An Engineering Degree?

Engineering is a broad subject which splits into many different disciplines, including chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Engineering graduates are often logical thinkers with excellent numerical and problem-solving skills.  The careers open to engineering graduates are wide and varied, …

By Sabrina Collier
Sabrina Collier
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Which Careers are Right for Me? 4 Questions That Will Help You Decide

Answering these questions will help you find out which careers are right for you.

Choosing a career is definitely a big decision, and it may seem like you don’t know where to start. But the good news is, you don’t …

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Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career in Media

After spending my entire career in media, in companies as varied as MTV, Condé Nast, SundanceTV, and Discovery, I am often asked to give advice on how to get into the media business. It usually comes from a passionate, wide-eyed …

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