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[Featured image] A man discusses his resume with a hiring manager.

Reasons for Leaving a Job and How to Talk About Them in an Interview

Framing your reasons for leaving a job around growth can add confidence and positivity to conversations about career changes. Discover how to respond to this common interview question about your reason for leaving a job.

March 15, 2022

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[Featured Image] A woman stands in a darkened room lined with video monitors and reviews information on a tablet.

3 Types of Machine Learning You Should Know

Machine learning is an exciting field and a subset of artificial intelligence. Use this guide to discover more about real-world applications, and the three types of machine learning you should know.

March 14, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two network engineers discuss the best approach for improving an organization’s network.

How to Get a Job as a Network Engineer: 6 Tips

Network engineers design, administer, and optimize computer networks for businesses. Learn how you can get the education you need to get started as a network engineer.

March 14, 2022

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[Featured Image] A medical assistant wearing blue gloves and a stethoscope places paper over an exam table in a doctor's office.

Medical Assistants: 10 Steps to Becoming One

Medical assistants provide patient care and perform administrative tasks in doctors' offices and clinics. If you're looking for a health care career that doesn't require you to attend medical school, consider becoming a medical assistant.

March 14, 2022

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[Featured image] A computer science student in a yellow turtleneck reviews data on two computer monitors.

Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering: How the Jobs Differ

Explore the similarities and differences between the skills, jobs, and salaries of computer science and computer engineering.

March 14, 2022

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[Featured image] A man sits at his desktop computer working on a webpage design.

How to Become a Web Designer

Discover the skills that go into building websites, including creating layouts, understanding, color theory, using design software, and managing your time.

March 14, 2022

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