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Welcome to the final issue of our job search series. Over the past month or so, we’ve shared tips on finding entry-level jobs, changing careers, and landing remote roles. Today, we’re talking about how to frame career gaps. But first, a quick announcement: We are running a promotion for new Coursera Plus subscribers! Through November…

Welcome back to our job search series. So far, we have explored tips for finding an entry-level role and navigating a career change. This week, we’re going to wade into a lifestyle topic of interest: remote jobs. Working remotely can be one way to introduce flexibility into your career, while still retaining many of the…

This week, we’re continuing our job search exploration and talking about a topic that has come up many times in the comment section: changing careers. We can’t say we’re surprised that this is such a hot topic—it’s very common for people to shift directions at some point during their careers. After all, over time, your…

Last week, we outlined the steps you can expect to move through during your job search. Now, we’re going to focus our attention on applying for entry-level jobs. Typically, exploring entry-level roles can make sense if you are looking for your first job, are early in your career, or you’re considering a career change. The…

Welcome to another brand-new Career Chat series. Over the next several issues, we’ll be talking about searching for a job in a variety of circumstances, such as changing careers or returning to work after a career gap. But first, let’s spend some time taking a big-picture look at the broad steps for finding a job.…

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.…

Welcome to another special issue of Career Chat. This week, we’re shining our career spotlight on the world of data analytics. We’ve discussed data analysis skills in a past issue, but what might it look like for those skills to take center stage in your career? Well, it can look a lot of different ways.…

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…

To follow last week’s analytical thinking issue, we’re going to jump to number 4 on 2023’s top skills list: motivation and self-awareness. Motivation and self-awareness skills have to do with knowing your potential and constantly seeking to fulfill it. In the workplace, employers are likely thinking about these skills in terms of your professional development,…

Welcome back to our high-impact workplace skills series. We really enjoyed the conversations happening in the comments section of last week’s top skills of 2023 issue, so be sure to check those out for perspectives and insights from fellow members of our Career Chat community. One comment that’s been on our mind came from Kendra…