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[Featured Image] A smiling financial controller tilts his glasses as he reads a report that he holds in his other hand and sits in front of two computers in his office.

Financial Controller Career Guide: Salary, Responsibilities, and More

Learn more about the skills and education you need to work in this sought-after financial role.

January 24, 2022

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[Featured image] Woman in a yellow shirt and black jacket sits at a table working on her resume. She's looking to her right like she's thinking about something.

How Far Back Should Your Resume Go?

Generally, experts recommend keeping about 10-15 years of work experience on your resume, but that guidance changes depending on your professional history.

January 24, 2022

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[Featured image] Woman in a yellow sweater with glasses looking at a resume

How to List Resume References: A Job Seeker's Guide + Sample

To include or not include? That is the question. Instead of including references on your resume, how about creating a resume reference list you can provide to recruiters upon request instead? Learn how to do it.

January 24, 2022

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[Featured Image] A nurse is using a tablet.

What Is a Nurse Practitioner? Your Career Guide

Learn what types of skills and education you'll need to embark on a rewarding health care career as a nurse practitioner.

January 21, 2022

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[Featured image] A certified medical assistant in a white lap coat looks at lab results with a physician.

What Is a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)?

A certified medical assistant’s role combines administrative tasks with clinical duties like taking patient histories and recording vital signs. Learn more about what certified medical assistants do and how to become one.

January 21, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman applying for a back-end developer job shakes hands with a hiring manager standing next to a desk in a brightly lit office.

4 Common Back-End Developer Interview Questions

Plan ahead and be prepared with this back-end developer interview question guide.

January 21, 2022

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