Career Advice & Advancement

Every professional’s career path follows a unique trajectory, depending on a slew of factors: your background, education, interests, aspirations, experience, and more. Whether you want to advance in your current career or pursue a new one, we’ve gathered together some of the best career advice to help you reach your goals. Use these articles, tips, interviews, how-to guides, and other resources to reach the next step in your career.

August 30, 2024

The Benefits of a Master’s Degree in Today’s Job Market

Earning a master’s degree comes with numerous benefits—including career advancement. Here are the top reasons to earn your degree.

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August 13, 2024

Career Resilience: What It Is and How To Build It

There’s never been a more important time to skill up. Learn more about the importance of career resilience and how to future-proof your career.

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August 13, 2024

Education vs. Experience: Which Do Employers Value More?

Northeastern's Charles Kilfoye reveals the benefits of combining education and experience to compete for today's top jobs.

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August 12, 2024

Why Earn a Professional Doctoral Degree?

Are you interested in earning your doctoral degree? Discover the difference between a PhD and professional doctorate, and how the latter can help advance your career.

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August 12, 2024

Are You Ever Too Old To Change Careers?

No matter how old you are or how far in your career you’ve come, it’s never too late to make a change. Here’s everything you need to know.

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August 12, 2024

How To Craft a Personal Elevator Pitch

Learn how a well-developed elevator pitch can set you up for success in your professional career.

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July 31, 2024

Co-op vs. Internship: What’s the Difference?

Curious about the difference between a co-op vs. an internship? Explore key similarities and differences between these two types of hands-on learning.

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July 31, 2024

7 Networking Tips for Graduate Students 

Graduate school can help you expand your professional network. Here are 7 networking tips for graduate students that will help you advance your career.

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July 30, 2024

How To Market Your Master’s Degree to Employers

Here are six ways to market your master’s degree to employers to help you land your next role and advance your career.

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July 29, 2024

How To Change Careers: 6 Tips To Ease the Transition

Are you still searching for your dream job, but don’t know where to start? Here are some tips to help you change careers.

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