Career Skills

Practical skills and certifications that boost employability and professional growth.

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Career Skills

Asking for a Promotion: The Preparation That Actually Makes a Difference

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Building a Professional Portfolio When You Have No Work Experience

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 29, 2024
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Career Pivots: What It Really Takes to Switch Industries as a Working Adult

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 8 min · Nov 20, 2025
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Industry Certifications vs. College Degrees: Weighing the Career Trade-offs

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 3, 2024
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Keeping Your Skill Set Current in a Rapidly Changing Job Market

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 8, 2024
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Networking as a Skill: The Habits Behind Genuinely Useful Professional Relationships

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 30, 2026
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Online Credentials Worth the Time: How to Evaluate a Certificate Program Before You Enroll

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 5 min · Apr 27, 2023
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Project Management Fundamentals: What Every Professional Should Understand

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 8 min · May 8, 2024
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Public Speaking Myths That Keep Professionals From Developing the Skill

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Oct 28, 2025
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Self-Directed Learning vs. Structured Courses: Matching the Method to Your Goals

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 29, 2025
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Skills Employers Consistently Cite in Job Postings — And What They Actually Mean

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 15, 2023
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Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: A Practical Guide to Developing Both

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 29, 2024
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The Career Case for Learning Data Literacy — Even If You're Not in Tech

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 8 min · Sep 12, 2023
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Transferable Skills: What They Are and Why Employers Value Them

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 8 min · May 29, 2026
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Upskilling on a Budget: Free and Low-Cost Paths to In-Demand Credentials

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 7, 2024
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Why Being a 'Quick Learner' Isn't Enough Anymore — And What to Show Instead

By Learning & Education Editorial Team · 6 min · May 21, 2023

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