tag: Career and Professional Development
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6 Benefits of STEM Education
As society evolves, the need for STEM-focused education grows higher. But what are the real, everyday benefits of STEM education?
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Why Study Business Administration?
Business is far and away the most popular major for students earning a bachelor’s degree. That has been the case since 1980, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
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How to Prepare for the GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that’s used by thousands of graduate and business schools to evaluate candidates. Yet, it’s important to note that a number of programs don’t require it or have recently moved away from the GRE as part of the application process.
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Should You Get a Master’s Degree?
Getting a master’s degree can be an asset for your career. Yet, of course, it comes with a time and financial investment from you. How do you know if you should get a master’s degree, ultimately?
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10 Secrets to Acing Even the Hardest Job Interview
Interviewing for a job can be nerve-racking. While it’s exciting when you first find out you’ve landed an interview, those feelings of celebration can easily be followed by stress. But don’t worry – there are plenty of things you can do ahead of time and during the interview to help you prepare and feel calm and collected, so you can put your absolute best foot forward.
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The Skills Employers Are Looking For in 2021 and Beyond
Applying for a new job this year? If so, you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that nearly half of all U.S. workers will be searching for a new job in 2021. Chances are that most candidates applying to the same job as you also meet many of the job requirements. So how can you stand out from the competition? By fine-tuning your skills - specifically your soft skills.
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Hot Remote Jobs You Can Get with Your UTEP Online Degree
A remote job enables you to work from anywhere, and it’s likely that remote work is here to stay. In fact, a recent survey shows that close to 80% of business leaders expect remote jobs to remain for the long term.
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The Online Graduate Certificate: A Viable Path for Career-Switchers
Pursuing higher education and learning new skills can open doors professionally and enrich your life. From starting a new undergraduate degree to earning a master’s, gaining additional skills can help you move forward in your chosen career. While these programs are two great options, another top choice that lends itself to quick, efficient, and cost-effective upskilling is the graduate certificate.
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Can an Online Degree Get You a Job?
If you’re considering an online degree, it’s clear that you’re thinking toward the future, and that’s a recipe for success. It’s also likely that you’ve started to plan for life after earning your degree. Here are four frequently asked questions about how online degrees translate to the workforce – from how employers view your degree to how you can explain your coursework to someone unfamiliar with the value of an online education.
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How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills as an Online Student
Public speaking is a tough skill for anyone to master, and for online students with fewer opportunities to practice, it can seem near impossible. However, with a little research – and a more proactive approach to learning – you can squash any fears you may have and develop a public-speaking style that’s as compelling as it is informative.
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How to Ace Your Post-Graduation Job Interview
You’ve spent so much time preparing for this moment, and with your diploma in hand, you’re ready to take your first post-grad steps. First stop? The job-application process. As you apply to more and more jobs, you’ll start hearing back from those who want to interview you. Here are some tips for acing your first post-graduate job interview, so you can saddle up for the next step – starting your career.
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6 Steps to Building Your Personal Brand
When it comes to building your personal brand, there’s only one person for the job – you. Here are all the tips you need to keep in mind as you establish your digital presence and build your personal brand from the ground up.
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10 Things They Don’t Tell You at Graduation
You’ve put in years of hard work, and graduation season is finally here. While you’re celebrating a job well done, here are the pieces of advice you don’t often hear before entering the next phase of your life – your career.
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How to Make Lasting Connections as an Online Student
There are some notable perks to pursuing an online education: convenience, flexibility, minimal travel, and attending class on your couch among them. However, as you’ve likely noticed, traditional networking can be a bit of a challenge when you’re not sharing a physical space with classmates and professors.
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Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn
Standard Oil. U.S. Steel. That guy with the top hat and funny mustache. These are examples of monopolies. And so is LinkedIn – the site that completely owns online professional networking.
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How to Get Your First Job as A Graduating Online Student
As an online student, you can’t just sign up to interview with all those employers making the rounds on at graduation time. Or easily find out about internships posted at the Student Union or around classrooms. Still, there are plenty of tools you can use to land a great first job and start growing your career.
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Creating a Resume That Works Harder
No one loves writing resumes. But even in a world full of online application processes, the resume is still an important first step to getting just about any job. Here are 10 tips for creating a resume that will help you make it to the next round.
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Be the Master of Your Career
You may think that getting a job is hard enough... that you’re lucky to be earning a paycheck… that with so many candidates out there – you should be grateful if you’re chosen, right? Think again. You have the power to take control of your career. It will take thought, planning, and execution – but since work is approximately one third of your life, why not make the most of it?
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Career Profile: The Systems Engineer
Every organization has systems that help it run smoothly. The larger the organization, the more complicated the systems. They could involve project management: including software, hardware, and employee processes to make sure a project is effectively completed and delivered on-time and on-budget. Or a system to keep data and sensitive information secure for a credit card company.
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8 Unique Transferable Skills Learned in Online Grad School
There are obvious advantages to getting your graduate degree online. You don’t have to put your life on-hold to go full-time on campus. You have the flexibility to keep working and handle family obligations. You save the time, money, and hassle of commuting to campus for classes.
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5 Reasons a Master’s Degree Can Upgrade Your Career
Thomas Edison once said, “Show me a completely satisfied man, and I’ll show you a failure.” So, you want more. You’re driven. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be thinking about getting a master’s degree. But what “more” can a master’s degree really deliver? Let’s get to the list.
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Do What You Love
Most people spend a lot of time working. In fact, about 1/3 of your life is spent at work. It’s safe to say, nobody wants to be miserable for a third of their lifetime. So, don’t just settle for “OK” when it comes to your career. Do something you love.
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5 Jobs you can land with your online degree
So, you’ve decided an online education fits your lifestyle. Now you need to find that online degree that fits your career choice. Read on for a list of high-growth careers and the UTEP online programs that can help you succeed.
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Career outlook: What to expect when you join the content industry
It’s not just website developers and graphic designers who are experiencing a boom in today’s workforce. Quality content developers are also finding lucrative and innovative positions, both remotely and in an office setting. Whether you want to help nonprofits gain the grant money to keep their operations afloat or are eager to top the search engines with targeted content, your career options in the content industry are diverse and growing.
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4 resolutions to make if your career is at a standstill
If your career is at a standstill, you don’t have to muddle through somehow. No matter what time of the year it is, it’s never too late to make a career improvement resolution. Whether you want to climb the next rung of the corporate ladder or find a job that will bring in more money or satisfaction, you’ll find that these simple resolutions could really change your life.
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What type of degree do you need to achieve your career goals?
When it comes to education after high school graduation, the options are endless. Whether you've already started on a career path or you're fresh out of school, there’s always a chance to achieve your dream career in an online setting. So, what degree do you need to find your dream job? Let’s find out!
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Building a Career with a Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies
The 2017 Equifax data breach exposed the personal information of close to 148 million people. Credit and debit information of as many as 110 million Target customers was compromised in 2013. JP Morgan Chase, Anthem, Starwood Hotels, Uber, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, eBay, TJX Companies, Home Depot, Adobe – the list of companies, organizations and government agencies that have been victims of cyber-crime keeps growing, along with the number of individuals whose personal information has been put at risk.
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How to use your college assignments to advance your career
Many people go back to school for career advancement. Many of the best jobs, including management positions, are offered to those who have proven they have the discipline to get a college education. Often, students work full-time and juggle a busy family while getting that college education, which is why online degree programs were designed! Through an online education program, you can attend classes on a schedule that works with your lifestyle.
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5 perfect jobs for a UTEP Connect media advertising grad
Today, companies want undergraduates with a well-rounded educational base. The advantage to multi-knowledge in the advertising industry is obvious: As a media professional, you need to be able to integrate advertising campaigns using several facets of media development (multimedia). Your Bachelor of Arts in Media Advertising degree gives you knowledge and hands-on experience developing and implementing response-driven projects.
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10 fields in which a graduate degree really pays off
Given the time and money it takes to earn a bachelor's degree, investing in graduate education can seem like a risky investment. However, many graduate degree career paths ultimately pay off in the form of serious income gains.
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Best career paths of the future
Career paths that are currently in demand or will be trending in the future have changed for the better. With online learning and degree programs, all of us can take advantage of the opportunity to make a lateral move on the job front or explore new and exciting options to achieve financial and personal freedom. There are no boring careers!
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Transition the right way: The best careers for military veterans
If you have recently departed the military or will be doing so in the near future, you might be worried about making the transition to civilian life. As a civilian, you deserve to find a career doing work you enjoy that will also allow you to provide for yourself and your family. What you might not realize is that your past military training and life experience could open many doors in terms of careers for military veterans.
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Top 5 reasons being bilingual sets you apart in any career field
Are you bilingual or thinking about learning another language? Here are five reasons your language skills may make you more competitive in the workforce.
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How to use LinkedIn to improve your career path
Think about the average, American college student. It’s easy to imagine a fresh-faced, 18-year-old arriving on campus, excited to start a new chapter in their lives but nervous to take ownership of their newfound autonomy. LinkedIn is the world's largest career- and employment-focused social networking site. With upward of 500 million registered users in more than 200 countries, it's an invaluable resource for anyone who's serious about their career.
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Top 5 things you can do with your graduate certificate in technical and professional writing
Now is the time to enhance your skillset. Get a leg-up on your competition with a graduate certificate in technical and professional writing.
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Top 5 things you can do with a Master of Defense and Strategic Studies
One question that many students ask is, “What job will I get if I pursue a master’s degree in defense and strategic studies?” The truth is that there is no “typical” career path for DSS graduates. However, students who are interested in studying national policy, military strategy, operational art, diplomacy, interagency processes, strategic planning and defense-related issues are all a good fit for this program.
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What to do with a degree in Security Studies
According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, cybersecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing small and midsize businesses in the U.S., which means college graduates with security studies training and experience are in high demand.
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How switching careers increases your chances of success
Are you ready to start a new career? Although a lot of people only dream of it, changing careers is a very real possibility.
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3 things every employer wants now
Bilingual employees are in demand, as doing business is becoming increasingly global. Here’s why more hiring managers are focused on linguistic and cultural diversity.
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