Is Data Analytics Hard? A Guide To Getting Started in 2022

For the past decade, data analytics has been one of the most popular fields in information technology (IT)—and for good reason. However, data analytics is not without its challenges, making professionals in the field all the more sought-after. So in …

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Job-Search Strategies for International Students Who Didn’t Win the 2022 H-1B Lottery

In the recent H-1B visa lottery, 483,927 applications were filed for only 85,000 available visas. This means that more than 80 percent of applicants wanting an H-1B visa, which allows internationals to work in the U.S., won’t get one.

To …

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How To Land a Data Engineering Internship in 5 Steps

Data engineering interns are in high demand. According to the Dice 2020 Tech Job Report, demand for data engineers grew 50% from 2018 to 2019. Interns can help fill this demand by handling entry-level tasks while gaining on-the-job training. 

Just …

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6 Common Data Science Interview Questions

Data science is one of the fastest-growing career paths. And if you're looking to land a job in data science engineering this year, you'll need to be able to answer the following six interview questions—which cover a wide range of …

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National Nuclear Security: Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP)

Jumpstart potential job opportunities within the federal government and the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) by working side-by-side with leading scientists, engineers, and other top professionals. Open to all educational fields/backgrounds. Applications are due on October 9, 2022.

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Graphic Artist vs. Graphic Designer: Understanding the Difference

By Coursera – Updated May 24, 2022

While both professions are ideal for those interested in digital and creative arts, the career paths for a graphic artist vs. graphic designer differ. Understand the two jobs and learn about graphic designer …

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10 Marketing Jobs That Let You Work from Home

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives—perhaps forever. Companies in all industries have been forced to respond and adapt, with many moving into the digital space and even more needing remote employees in order to follow the rules of social …

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Career Crush: What Does It Take to Be a Museum Curator?

By Kelsey Alpaio – Harvard Business Review

I love museums. But the last thing I’m thinking about when I’m walking through one is the person who hung the frame up on the wall or the person who wrote the description …

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Elaina McKie Career Advisor
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The 4 Best Online Teaching Jobs of 2022

By Amanda Prahl – The Balance Careers

Between current events and the ever-present shift in technology, online teaching jobs are more popular than ever. For instructors looking to tackle some online work, though, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all …

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A Day in the Life: Book Editor

Name: Russell Davis
Title: Editor
Company: Five Star Authors (Waterville, ME) [a division of International Thomson]
Age: 32

Education

B.A. in English from University of Wisconsin at Green Bay, with an emphasis in creative writing, and minors in humanistic studies …

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