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15 Female Leaders Share Their Favorite Career Advice and Keys to Success

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8 Benefits and Perks That Can Help Parents Thrive at Work and at Home

If there’s one thing working parents learned during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that it’s not enough to simply have a job—it’s important to work for an organization that understands and makes accommodations for the unique challenges parents face.

This is …

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Hiring Managers’ 4 Biggest Concerns and How to Proactively Address Them

To continue to move along in the recruiting process and eventually get the job you want, you need to address the main concerns of hiring managers. So, what follows are what hiring managers are most concerned with regarding your candidacy—along …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Abbott’s ‘Shaping the Future of STEM’ Podcast (Episode 1)

For more than 130 years, Abbott has changed the world by creating new products and technologies in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. Now, Abbott is changing the face of careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. 

How this top employer …

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What’s My “Personal Brand” and Why Do I Need One?

When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …

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Overcoming Obstacles for Promotion

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In today’s world, you can get stuck in a career rut, even if you’re dedicated to your own career development.…

Starting Your Career as a Financial Analyst

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Curious about pursuing a career as a financial analyst? If so, you may want to explore the basics of what…

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A Fortune 500 CEO, Mark Tritton is a longtime leader in the world of retail and has been leading the…

Connecting Your Work to Your Purpose

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Finding your purpose can give you a greater sense of purpose and can lead to countless benefits, including increased productivity,…

Introduction to Career Skills in Software Development

Taught by Annyce Davis
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey as a computer programmer? Maybe you want to land…

Land Your First Cybersecurity Job

Taught by Mari Galloway
From logging onto your phone to checking the balance of your bank account online, cybersecurity is a part of your…

Promoting Internal Mobility as a Manager

Taught by Alisa Cohn
During the “Great Reshuffle,” organizations are rethinking their entire working models, cultures, and values. At the same time, employees are…

Inclusive Tech: Breaking into the Tech Industry

Taught by Shawna Curran
There exists a perception about who tech jobs are for. That perception doesn’t often include people from historically marginalized groups…

Landing a Business Intelligence Role

Taught by Madecraft
In today’s competitive job market, being able to find a role that leverages your skillset is increasingly difficult. In this…

Career Wellness Nano Tips with Shadé Zahrai

Taught by Shadé Zahrai
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, get…

Double Down: Bet on Yourself and Succeed on Your Own Terms

Taught by Antoinette Clarke
You’re working harder than ever at your job, with longer hours, less support, and more responsibilities. You keep trying to…

You Need a Career Development Plan

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You can’t navigate your way to career success without first plotting a course. Having a career development strategy can be…

Be an Intrapreneur to Take Your Career to the Next Level

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Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit, but also like the stability of working for an established company? This audio-only course,…

Lifelong Learning as a Tool for Building Your Career

Taught by Living Corporate
In this audio-only course, host Sheneisha White speaks with Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm, the CIO and VP of Enrollment, Marketing &…

Leveraging Authenticity in the Workplace

Taught by Madecraft
Discover your authentic self in the professional realm with guidance from Sterling De Sutter Summerville. This course explores ways you…

Activating Your Courage to Increase Workplace Success

Taught by Shanita Liu
Have you ever felt nervous or uncomfortable facing uncertainty at work? It’s difficult to embody courage when apprehension takes hold.…

How to Change Careers by Building a Powerful LinkedIn Profile

Taught by Nickquolette Barrett
Join Nickquolette Barrett as she demystifies the process of using LinkedIn for career growth. In this course, you’ll learn how…

A CEO’s Guide to a Career in Advertising and Marketing

Taught by genConnectU
Get a ready-to-use blueprint for building a successful career in advertising and marketing. In this course you can get insights…

Career Path Counselor: Making It in Media and Entertainment

Taught by genConnectU
Learn how to break into the media and entertainment industry and create meaningful relationships along the way. Uncover and reflect…

Purpose-Driven Sales

Taught by Lisa Earle McLeod
Do you have a purpose, or do you just sell stuff? Best-selling author and sales leadership consultant Lisa Earle McLeod…

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