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If you’ve been poking around in the comment sections of this high-impact workplace skills series, you’ll notice one theme has come up on several occasions, and that’s empathy. The ability to empathize—to really hear, understand, and feel for other people—is a core interpersonal skill that unlocks deeper capabilities and drives effectiveness when working with others.…

Last week in our job interview series, we talked about behavioral interview questions, which ask about your past experiences in the workplace. This week, we’re discussing situational interview questions, which are questions about hypothetical future situations. These types of questions help an interviewer better understand what you might do or how you might react under…

Chances are, since you’re here on LinkedIn, you’ve already started to build or expand your professional network. Any time you connect with someone new, update your profile, or interact with a post, you’re making progress toward building your network. We are excited to be back discussing career growth and development with you. So far, we’ve…

We have arrived at the beginning of another new Career Chat series. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring how to prepare for a job interview. So far in Career Chat, we’ve primarily focused on preparing for the earlier stages of the job search process—focusing your career goals, identifying key job skills, writing your…

In our last issue, we continued our exploration of practical AI skills by looking at some simple but effective prompting methods that can help improve your generative AI results. Today, we’re taking a break from the tech talk to dive into some much-needed real talk about work. Specifically, we’re exploring tips for re-engaging with work…

Daniella is a new graduate of the University of North Texas (UNT). She recently earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) with a concentration in media innovation. Daniella is an international student from the Netherlands who faced many challenges when she was first searching for a degree program that could meet all of…

Rebin Zahid, a civil engineer based in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, has spent more than a decade navigating the complexities of oil and gas construction projects. But in 2024, he decided it was time for something more—a shift not just in title, but in mindset. “I’ve worked through the details of construction—machinery, concrete, everything,” says Rebin. “But…

Although tuition reimbursement is growing in popularity among employers, not every company offers that perk. However, you may still be able to approach your employer and see if they’re open to paying for a portion of your degree as part of your professional development.  Investing in employee education can have a positive impact on the…

Welcome to another career spotlight! This week, in celebration of the newly launched Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst Professional Certificate, we’re shining a light on digital marketing—what it is, who should learn it, and where to begin. First, what is digital marketing? Digital marketing is a catch-all term for all areas of marketing that exist in…

By this point, you’re probably somewhat familiar with the value of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) skills. This week, we’re delighted to share that now, when you enroll in a Google Professional Certificate, you can get access to Google AI Essentials. This course was designed for people across roles and industries to gain…