Industry Advice

When it comes to understanding your preferred industry of interest, it’s important to learn the trends and guidelines from current and former industry professionals. At Northeastern, faculty members regularly answer the question: How do I find industry advice? With real-world experience and expertise, Northeastern faculty members weave real-world experience into the classroom. Here, we’ve compiled advice, articles, and how-to-guides to help guide your path toward learning more about your industry.

July 3, 2024

What Is Corporate Communications? Careers and Skills

Learn more about the functions of corporate communications, including roles, responsibilities, and required skills for industry professionals.

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July 3, 2024

7 Essential Skills for Project Managers

Want to be a successful project manager? Here are the top project management skills you need to stand out in the crowd.

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July 3, 2024

Healthcare Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Effective leadership is becoming increasingly important in healthcare. Here’s an overview of what healthcare leadership is and why it’s important.

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July 3, 2024

How To Develop a Project Scope Statement in 8 Steps

Behind every good project plan, there’s a scope statement that lists clear objectives, deliverables, and milestones. 

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July 3, 2024

What Do Pharmacists Do? Roles and Responsibilities

Interested in becoming a pharmacist? Explore their role and responsibilities to get a better understanding of what pharmacists do.

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July 2, 2024

What’s the Difference Between Project, Portfolio, and Program Management?

Project management, program management, and portfolio management are three different—but interrelated—fields within the realm of management.

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July 2, 2024

Counselors vs. Therapists vs. Psychologists: Key Differences

Learn more about the differences between mental health counselors, therapists, and psychologists.

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July 1, 2024

6 Top Careers in Healthcare Informatics

Interested in pursuing a career in health informatics? Here’s a look at six of the top health informatics careers you may want to consider.

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July 1, 2024

Agile vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

While Agile is a project management philosophy, Scrum is a specific Agile methodology used to facilitate a project. Here, we explore the differences between each term.

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July 1, 2024

5 Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies

Culturally responsive teaching is more necessary than ever in our increasingly diverse schools. Here are five strategies to consider.

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