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Last week, we shared career development tips from Tony Francis, a Senior Program Manager and data analytics expert at Google. There, Francis shared insights he gleaned from his own professional journey, which saw him go from a finance and accounting major with no data analytics experience to becoming a data professional at one of the…

By Scott Shireman, Global Head of Coursera for Campus In a competitive and fast-changing labor market, employers increasingly expect their entry-level talent to join their workforce already equipped with job-relevant skills and hands-on experience. At the same time, university-age students and their parents are thinking more critically about the ROI of traditional three and four-year…

Personal ambition and career acceleration with UNT online Balancing life and career is a challenge for many, especially when contemplating a return to higher education. Josh Chandler’s story exemplifies the intricate dance between personal ambition and professional growth. He embarked on a remarkable educational journey with the University of North Texas’ Bachelor of Science in…

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…

So far, we’ve heard about your various desires to strengthen your skills in data analysis, project management, information security, artificial intelligence, and human resources. Would you believe it if we told you that there is a technical skill that shows up in all of these fields and more? It’s spreadsheet software. Spreadsheet software, like Microsoft…

The decision to pursue a graduate education can be a profoundly important one. It’s a big commitment to the next phase of your life, whether that means ascending to the top of your current profession, embarking on a new career, or learning more about a field you’re passionate about. However, for most people, this decision…

This week, we’re sharing some key takeaways from our Q&A with Chris Brooks, an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan specializing in data analytics. In particular, he teaches students how data can be used to inform public policy and positively impact the public sector. The idea of pursuing a career in data analytics can…

Thanks for coming back to our high-impact workplace skills series. So far, we’ve taken a closer look at how you can use skills like analytical thinking and motivation and self-awareness to impress employers and move closer to your goals. This week, we’ll explore another desirable skill set: leadership and social influence. When we think about…

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…