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12 Project Manager Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

In a project manager interview, you're likely to encounter questions about your people skills, technical knowledge, and how you would react to specific situations.

July 29, 2022

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What Is a Scrum Master (and How Do I Become One)?

A Scrum Master is a professional who leads a team using Agile project management through the course of a project.

July 13, 2022

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[Featured image] A man with glasses and a blue folder sits at a cybersecurity workstation with three computer screens.

10 Popular Cybersecurity Certifications [2022 Updated]

Elevate your career in information security with these in-demand credentials.

July 13, 2022

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[Featured image] A female data analyst holding her laptop smiling on her way to her job.

What Does a Data Analyst Do? 2022 Career Guide

A data analyst gathers, cleans, and studies data sets to help solve problems. Here's how you can start on a path to become one.

July 13, 2022

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What Is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is software developed to manage and optimize business operations and processes. Learn all about ERP, its benefits, and whether it’s right for your business.

August 3, 2022

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[Featured image] A machine learning engineer sits at his workstation with a laptop and a monitor.

Decision Trees in Machine Learning: Two Types (+ Examples)

Decision trees are a supervised learning algorithm often used in machine learning. Here’s what you need to know.

July 26, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female, wearing a white jacket, glasses, and red hair. She is working at her desktop, performing her duties as a data scientist.

Data Science Jobs Guide: Resources for a Career in Tech

Interested in breaking into tech? This resource guide can help you navigate a career in data science.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A male wearing a blue sweater, blue shirt, and glasses, is sitting in front of his desktop, performing his duties as a data analyst.

4 Types of Big Data Technologies (+ Management Tools)

Big data can be harnessed with the use of technologies, which can be categorized into four types. Learn more about them and what tools can be used to manage all that big data.

July 22, 2022

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Business

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What Is Sales Enablement? Definition, Jobs, and Strategy

Discover sales enablement as a business approach and career path and begin building your sales enablement strategy.

August 3, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A woman in a yellow sweater sits in front of her desktop in her office.

What Is a CRM? And How Does it Help Businesses?

Discover CRM systems and the capabilities they have to help your business grow.

August 3, 2022

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What Is Human Capital Management? A Career Guide

Discover human capital management, the role of a human capital manager, and the steps for entering this field.

August 3, 2022

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What Is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)? And How To Write One

Discover what goes into a service level agreement (SLA), why businesses need SLAs, and how to write one.

August 3, 2022

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Development

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[Featured image] A male QA tester, wearing a brown shirt, glasses, and a beard, sits at his desktop with computers in the background.

How To Write a QA Tester Resume: Layout, Design, Examples

Looking to boost your career opportunities as a QA tester? Learn how to create a resume that showcases your skills and stands out to hiring managers

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A male, wearing a blue shirt and glasses, is working on his laptop and holding his cellphone, as he works on his development project.

What Are the Best Languages for App Development?

Read this guide to discover the best languages for app development for your app development requirements. Uncover the programming language for your projects.

July 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A female wearing a blue jacket, a red and white striped top, and glasses. She is sitting in front of her laptop, working on her quality assurance resume.

A Guide to Writing a Quality Assurance Resume

Learn how to write your quality assurance resume with examples and tips on keyword inclusion, layout, sections, and optimization for screening.

July 16, 2022

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[Featured image] A female computer programmer, with blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and glasses. She is sitting in front of her laptop.

Computer Programmer Salary: Your 2022 Guide

Computer programmers are an important part of a team that creates online presence for businesses. The computer programmer salary depends on many things, including geographic location, experience, job title, and more.

July 2, 2022

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IT

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What Are Embedded Systems (+ How to Work with Them)

Explore the role of embedded systems and embedded systems engineers with the following article.

July 30, 2022

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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? With Examples

Find out how the internet of things works and why it’s important.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] An office worker smiles while taking a call at their entry-level help desk job.

How to Find + Prepare for Entry-Level Help Desk Jobs in 2022

Explore opportunities to elevate your search for entry-level help desk jobs. Read on for company-specific insights and tips on enhancing your resume.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] Someone who works in optical engineering examines a prototype lens on a robotic arm.

What is Optical Engineering (+ How to Become an Optical Engineer)

Use this article to explore the field of optical engineering and the career path of an optical engineer.

July 30, 2022

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Design

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[Featured Image] A woman in glasses searches online for entry-level graphic design jobs on a laptop.

5 Entry-Level Graphic Design Jobs + How to Land Yours

Explore careers in graphic design and the steps to getting your entry-level job.

July 15, 2022

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What Jobs Can I Get with a Graphic Communication Degree?

Learn more about the school and career options for working in graphic communication. Explore the different opportunities, education requirements, and potential salary earnings.

June 18, 2022

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[Featured image] A female creative designer, wearing a white top, is working on her laptop and writing information in a notebook as she holds a pen.

What Does a Creative Designer Do?

Discover what a creative designer does and the different career paths in this field, from a graphic designer for a marketing company to a freelance t-shirt designer.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured Image] A woman wearing a gray jacket, black top, and glasses, looks for graphic design jobs on a tablet.

Graphic Design Jobs: 2022 Guide

This article explores the many different career opportunities in the graphic design field for those who enjoy art, technology, and communication. Learn more about being a graphic designer, including the salary and job outlook for graphic design jobs.

June 9, 2022

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Marketing

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International Marketing: Career Guide (2022)

Want a global career? Learn about the benefits and principles of international marketing, find out what these marketers do, and learn how to get into the field.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A male, wearing a white shirt, is working on his laptop, as he works on a marketing strategy for his marTech team.

Your Career Guide on MarTech: How to Choose, Use, and Integrate

Discover more about MarTech in this guide to what MarTech is, the types of MarcTech jobs, and how to get started with marketing technology.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman is at home using her laptop to search for entry-level marketing jobs.

Your Guide to Landing an Entry-Level Marketing Job

Discover the different options available in the marketing industry and how to start your career with entry-level marketing jobs. Learn about the qualifications and how to progress further in the marketing industry.

July 12, 2022

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[Featured image] Two men shake hands at a business meeting about b2b marketing.

B2B Marketing: Definition + Strategies

Discover B2B marketing, common B2B marketing channels, and how to build your strategy.  

May 25, 2022

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Health

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[Featured Image]: A female home care aide, wearing a green uniform and face covering, is taking care of a male patient at his home.

Your Guide to Getting a Home Health Aide Certification

Interested in becoming a home health aide? Here is a guide to whether you need a home health aide certification and how to get one.

August 3, 2022

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[Featured image] A PharmD student stands in a lab wearing a black headscarf, white lab coat, and blue medical gloves.

What Is a PharmD Degree? Your Guide

A PharmD, or Doctor of Pharmacy, is a key qualification to become a licensed pharmacist in the United States. Learn more about what earning this degree entails.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] A surgical technologist wearing scrubs organizes a tray of tools in an operating room.

Surgical Technologist: Job, Career Path, Salary, and More

This exciting job frequently tops lists of desirable entry level jobs in the medical profession. Learning about the duties, education, qualifications, and skills of a surgical technologist can help you decide if this career choice is right for you.

July 28, 2022

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[Featured Image] A sonographer wearing blue scrubs performs an ultrasound on a patient.

A Comprehensive Guide to a Career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Sonographers play an important role in the health care community. Learn more about this exciting field and how you can get started today.

July 27, 2022

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Professional Development

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[Featured image] A young white man with glasses works on a circuit board.

SpaceX Careers: Working in the Commercial Space Industry

The commercial space industry is growing in significant ways. Learn more about in-demand roles at Elon Musk's private, California-based company SpaceX.

August 3, 2022

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[Featured image] A person in headphones studies code on their home monitor.

5 Tech Entry-Level Jobs: No Experience or Commute Required

Explore five types of tech jobs that offer opportunities for candidates with no experience and options for remote work.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A construction manager reviews plans with two construction workers. They're all wearing hard hats and yellow work vests.

Your Guide to Construction Management Degrees

A construction manager oversees the planning, design, and execution of projects. Learn about the different types of degrees available to help you build a career as an expert in this field.

July 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A young white woman with long brown hair, wearing a white collared shirt, stands on a college campus holding a folder.

What Is a Liberal Arts Degree?

Earning a liberal arts degree means studying a subject in one of four primary disciplines, and gaining a more flexible education to help you pursue a range of careers.

July 27, 2022

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