Career Path - Career Starters

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…

This week, we’re returning to our list of transferable technical skills, or the practical-knowledge skills that appear in job listings across the most career areas. So far, we’ve discussed how spreadsheet skills and project management skills stand to boost your qualifications regardless of your occupation. This week, we’re taking a closer look at writing skills…

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,…

This week we are talking about another highly transferable technical skill: project management. We talked about project management when we discussed high-income skills, but as the term shows up more frequently during the job search, it’s worth spending a bit more time clarifying what it means. Depending on the context, “project management” can refer to…

After last week’s enthusiastic response to our issue on writing skills, we’ve decided to ride that momentum with another transferable technical skill: budget management. Working with a budget can be one aspect of project management, but it shows up across so many career areas that, depending on your career goals, it may be worth a…

If you’ve been here for a while, you’re likely well aware that data analysis is a high-income skill and is associated with a lucrative career path. When used thoughtfully, data can reveal actionable insights that drive performance and offer a competitive edge. But perhaps the most amazing thing about data is how applicable your analysis…

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…

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…

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…

Hello again! Today marks the beginning of our series on career growth and development. Over the next several weeks, we’ll explore topics related to growing within and toward your chosen path and offer resources to help ease some common growing pains. Choosing your career path can bring a clarity of purpose to your work and…