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.

December 18, 2018

How to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst

Protecting our most precious data services requires someone with the right skills and abilities. Do you have the skills required for a career as a cybersecurity analyst?

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November 15, 2018

How to Break into a Career as an Ethical Hacker

The demand for ethical hackers—the front line of defense in cybersecurity—is at an all-time high. Find out how you can get started in a career that pays you to think like the bad guy while playing the company hero.

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October 4, 2018

Cybersecurity Careers: How to be Successful in a Growing Field

Here’s what you can do now to increase your marketability in the growing job market and build a successful career in cybersecurity.

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October 1, 2018

What Does A Biotechnologist Do?

Jared Auclair, Northeastern University’s director of Executive Training and Biotechnology Programs, discusses the roles and responsibilities of biotechnologists.

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September 27, 2018

Three Emerging Trends Creating New Public Health Careers

The field of public health is expansive and the number of new opportunities is growing. Here’s a look at the three major trends spawning new careers.

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September 21, 2018

How to Write a Strong Biotechnology Resumé

What do recruiters expect in a good biotechnology resumé? Follow these tips to stand out to industry hiring managers and land your next role.

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September 20, 2018

Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Healthcare

Northeastern's experts discuss the role of race, culture, and ethnicity in healthcare, and how you can play a role in combating pervasive global health inequities.

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September 13, 2018

Blockchain & Food Safety: How the Industry Is Transforming

Blockchain has the potential to transform the food safety industry. Find out how the technology will help increase transparency, reduce risk, & save lives.

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September 11, 2018

The Role You Can Play in Addressing Global Health Inequalities

A master’s in public health can prepare you to address theses social inequalities that impact health.

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September 4, 2018

Essential Components of an Effective Digital Health Initiative

Digital health has the potential to transform the healthcare industry, creating more efficient processes and better health outcomes for patients. Here are the critical components of effective digital health initiatives for primary and acute care settings.

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