18 tips for social work majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your long-term goals. For social work majors, career mapping is especially important because the field …

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The Top Skills You Need to Succeed in Senior Leadership

Senior leadership comes with big responsibilities that call for more than years of experience or knowing the ins and outs of your industry. If you want to succeed at the top level, you must also be able to make tough …

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Which Career Path Is Right for You?

If you’re thinking about a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend a decade in medical school, becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) could be the perfect path. These two roles are often compared because they …

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How This Cybersecurity Expert Advanced His Career, Embraced Change, and Landed a Leadership Role

Like most children, Mike Newborn wanted to understand everything about the world around him. Growing up, he often took apart household objects—a hobby his parents tolerated with surprising patience. As he got older, he learned how to repair common electronics …

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What to Say to a Coworker Who Got Laid Off (Examples Included!)

Not sure what to say to a coworker who got laid off? It’s a tough moment—for them, and sometimes for you, too. But a thoughtful message can go a long way.

Layoffs are more than just a professional setback—they can …

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Navigating Uncertainty: Questions to Ask Leadership After Layoffs

Layoffs don’t just affect the people who leave. If you’re still employed after a round of company cuts, you’re probably dealing with a heavy mix of feelings—relief, guilt, worry, maybe even a strange pressure to prove you “deserved” to stay. …

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Ways to Handle Failure in the Public Eye as a New Executive

Stepping into an executive role comes with a lot of authority and responsibility. People will watch every move you make, and some will cheer you on, while others will wait to see you fail.

When you make a mistake, you …

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How Long is the GMAT (Focus Edition)? Breakdown by Section & Total

If you’re planning to take the GMAT Focus Edition, one of your biggest questions is likely: how long is the GMAT now? The updated version of the test is shorter and more efficient than the previous format, but it still …

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LSAT Reading Comprehension Guide: Tips, Strategies, & Practice

Struggling with the LSAT reading comprehension section? You’re not alone. Many test takers find this part of the LSAT to be one of the most challenging—densely written reading passages, unfamiliar concepts, and tricky answer choices that seem equally plausible.

But …

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How to Tailor Your Resume for Remote Jobs

As companies push employees back into the office, fully remote positions are becoming more competitive. More than matching your resume to each job description, you’ll want to show that you have what it takes to thrive in a remote work …

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