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  • The Future of Automotive Careers: Three Exciting Opportunities to Explore

    Are you the kind of person who loves working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing immediate results from your efforts? Maybe you’ve always enjoyed fixing things, taking them apart, and figuring out how they work—or perhaps you’re the go-to person for troubleshooting mechanical issues among your friends and family. If this sounds like you,…

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  • Pharmacist Job Outlook – Trends and Tips

    Let’s be honest—when most people think of pharmacists, they imagine someone in a white coat, staring down at a sea of prescription bottles, occasionally asking, “Do you have any questions for the pharmacist today?” However, a career in pharmacy is so much more than deciphering chicken-scratch doctor handwriting! As healthcare evolves, driven by technological advancements,…

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  • What is Pediatric Nursing (and How to Land a Great Job)

    Job markets ebb and flow. But the one sector of the workforce that always seems to hold steady? Healthcare. Whether it’s nurses or doctors, healthcare professionals are always in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 13% increase in healthcare jobs by 2031—proof that this field isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Of all healthcare…

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  • Jobs Helping Kids – Plus Tips to Get Hired

    Interested in learning about jobs helping kids? There are so many opportunities that involve helping kids that span across fields like education, healthcare, arts, and social work. From teaching a child their first word to mentoring a tween or teen through challenges, each job opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference in a child's…

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  • Top Jobs in Philanthropy (and How to Land One)

    Bill Gates. MacKenzie Scott. Dolly Parton. What do these people have in common? They're not only multi-billionaires, but also philanthropists. Gates might be a tech tycoon and the godfather of Microsoft. However, his legacy lies firmly in his philanthropic initiatives, from HIV research to equitable access to vaccines. Here's the thing: all of these big…

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  • Careers That Involve Helping People (and Pay Well Too)

    Money or meaning? This choice has haunted millions of professionals. You dream of making a real difference. But you can’t because you have a mortgage to pay. The good news is that there are many careers that involve helping people and that also don't require you to live inside your car to survive. Recent workforce data…

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  • How to Navigate Office Politics as a New Mother – 4 Useful Tips

    You've just returned from maternity leave. The office feels...different. People who used to chat with you now seem distant. That project you led? Someone else is running it.  Welcome to navigating office politics as a new mother returning to work, otherwise known as the "motherhood penalty" – where working mothers earn significantly less than their…

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  • 8 Reasons to Become a Nurse

    As one of the most in-demand professions worldwide, there are countless reasons to become a nurse! One of the biggest reasons being the fact that nursing offers a unique blend of high-impact, hands-on work and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. But beyond the personal fulfillment that comes from caring for…

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