Career Articles from Purdue Global

Emotional intelligence concept: A man takes a lot of messy and disjointed input and finds a path forward while remaining calm.

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What Is Emotional Intelligence & Why Is It Important to Your Career?

Find out what emotional intelligence is, how you can improve it, and why it's important to your career.

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How to Set Professional Goals for Yourself (With 11 Examples)

In this guide, we define professional goals, explore why they are important to success, and provide examples that you can use to get started.

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What Is a Growth Mindset and How Can You Develop One?

Developing strong soft skills is important for career mobility and durability. Read this list of the top soft skills employers want today.

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How to Research a Company for a Job Interview

Before you step into a hiring manager's office, here are 10 ways to research a company.

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LinkedIn for Job Seekers: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

This guide gives you the top tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile and get found by employers.

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10 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Video Interview

Is your next job interview going to be by video? That's not uncommon these days.

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Networking Tips for Online College Students

Even if you take classes fully online, there are still plenty of ways to build a professional network.

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5 Important Professional Skills for Your Resume

Today's employers are seeking candidates with professional skills and proficiencies but they're not finding the talent they need.

A man reviews a resume with a job seeker.

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How to Write a Career Change Resume

Making a career change begins with updating your resume. The structure can be challenging. Here are 10 how-to tips for writing a resume for a career change.

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14 Tips for Finding a Job When You Already Have One

Looking for a job while you have one will become your part-time job, so an organized search is essential.

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How to Land a Job Using Virtual Career Fairs and Events

Much of recruiting and job seeking has moved online. Learn more about the current landscape.

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15 Resume Writing Tips: How to Craft a Resume That Gets Noticed

Writing your resume can be an intimidating and confusing process.

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4 In-Demand Jobs for 2021

Purdue Global highlights four of the nation's fastest-growing jobs, according to data from the BLS.

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The Most In-Demand Master’s Degrees, According to Research

If you want to advance your career, you may be thinking about earning a master's degree.

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How to Tackle Tough Interview Questions

Prepare for tough interview questions with sample answers

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Ten Things That Should Never Appear on Your Resume

You need to present the best professional version of yourself through your resume.

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Tips on Writing a Stellar Cover Letter

Don't forgo the cover letter—it might be one of the most daunting parts of a job application, but it's vital.

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Does Workplace Diversity Actually Impact a Business?

Workplace diversity improves corporate culture, lifts the bottom line, and drives engagement.

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Mentoring for Online Students: What Can a Career Mentor Do for You?

A career mentor is an advisor in your career development, and they are especially helpful to online students.

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10 Tips for the Day of Your Job Interview

Here are some tips and strategies to help you prepare for a job interview.

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The Top 8 Soft Skills That Employers Want

Should You Go Back to School? 5 Questions to Help You Decide

How to Optimize Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

A Guide to a Successful Career Change

How to Dress for a Job Interview

Career Services Is Here to Help You Succeed

How to Improve Critical Thinking in the Workplace

What Is Emotional Intelligence & Why Is It Important to Your Career?

How to Set Professional Goals for Yourself (With 11 Examples)

What Is a Growth Mindset and How Can You Develop One?

How to Research a Company for a Job Interview

LinkedIn for Job Seekers: How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

10 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Video Interview

Networking Tips for Online College Students

5 Important Professional Skills for Your Resume

How to Write a Career Change Resume

14 Tips for Finding a Job When You Already Have One

How to Land a Job Using Virtual Career Fairs and Events

15 Resume Writing Tips: How to Craft a Resume That Gets Noticed

4 In-Demand Jobs for 2021

The Most In-Demand Master’s Degrees, According to Research

How to Tackle Tough Interview Questions

Ten Things That Should Never Appear on Your Resume

Tips on Writing a Stellar Cover Letter

Does Workplace Diversity Actually Impact a Business?

Mentoring for Online Students: What Can a Career Mentor Do for You?

10 Tips for the Day of Your Job Interview

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