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Life’s Too Short: 4 Reasons to Do What You Love for a Living
By Stella Morrison | February 09, 2023

Enjoying your career is more important than earning a high salary or flashy title. Here's why you should switch to a job that makes you happy.

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Navigating Your Career Path: How to Map It Out
By Tejas Vemparala | February 08, 2023

Finding your profession is not always a linear path. It helps to create a map for your career and then be flexible until you reach your final destination.

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Conducting a Personal SWOT Analysis to Chart Your Future
By Marci Martin | February 02, 2023

A SWOT analysis can help you understand your strengths and opportunities as well as your business's. Learn how to do the analysis here.

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How to Use Your Alumni Network for Business Success
By Marisa Sanfilippo | January 30, 2023

Learn how to use your college alumni network to make professional and business connections that can set you up for entrepreneurial success.

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Best Wireless Networking Certifications of 2023
By Jordan Bishop | January 30, 2023

Discover the five best and most valuable wireless networking certifications currently available, and get certified to boost your career in the IT sector.

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How to Become a Mobile App Developer
By business.com editorial staff | January 26, 2023

There are many opportunities in this still-growing field. Here is what you need to know to become a mobile app developer.

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Career Advice From Katie Couric
By Brittney Morgan | January 23, 2023

Having made history as the first woman to anchor a weekday evening news program by herself, Katie Couric knows a thing or two about success.

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New Job? How to Survive 8 First-Week Challenges
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2023

There are always challenges when you start a new job. Follow these strategies to overcome them.

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4 Career Risks Worth Taking
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2023

Sometimes, a calculated risk can catapult you toward professional success. Here are some smart career risks you may want to consider.

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6 Proven Ways to Get a Promotion
By Business News Daily | January 23, 2023

Ready to move up in your company? Do these six things if you want a promotion.

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Best Free Project Management Training Materials for IT Pros
By Ed Tittel | January 23, 2023

Free project management training resources can help you become a better IT manager. See our recommendations for the top courses and certifications.

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5 Great ‘Starter’ Cybersecurity Certifications
By Kim Lindros | January 23, 2023

If you're considering a cybersecurity career, entry-level certifications can help show employers your knowledge and skills. Here are five certs to consider.

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Screwed Up at Work? How to Keep Your Job and Move Forward
By Kaylyn McKenna | January 23, 2023

Made a mistake at work? Find out how to make amends and move forward without harming your career or reputation.

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Read a Book! It’s Good for Your Career
By Bassam Kaado | January 23, 2023

Learn how reading can benefit your career or your business.

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Want to Take a Gap Year? 7 Ways to Make It a Productive One
By Saige Driver | January 23, 2023

If the idea of jumping into college right after high school graduation is daunting, learn how to take a productive gap year between the two.

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Midlife Career Change: How to Make a Smooth Transition
By Katharine Paljug | January 23, 2023

It's never too late to make a career change. Learn how to take your decades of experience and channel them into a new line of work.

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4 Tips for Setting and Achieving Career Goals
By Sean Peek | January 23, 2023

Most employees say that professional goals are important to their work performance. Learn how to create and achieve your own career goals.

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5 Best Sales Certifications to Better Your Career
By Kim Lindros | January 23, 2023

Whether you're new to sales or have experience, these sales certifications may open doors to better opportunities.

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5 Great Corporate Training and Development Certifications
By Mary Kyle | January 23, 2023

Corporate training and development is a rewarding and growing career path. Are you prepared?

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30-Plus Certifications to Advance Your Networking Career
By Ed Tittel | January 23, 2023

In your networking career, various certifications can help you gain valuable skills employers need. Learn which networking certifications to pursue.

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Technical vs. Management: Which IT Career Track Is Right for You?
By Ed Tittel | January 23, 2023

At some point in their careers, most IT professionals will choose to continue on a technical tracks or transition into a management role. Here's how to decide which path is right for you.

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11 Online Platforms to Boost Your Business Skills
By Leslie Pankowski | January 23, 2023

The online learning market is booming. Online learning resources help you learn new skills, business concepts and niche specialties to boost your career.

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International Association of Privacy Professionals: Career and Certification Guide
By Adam Uzialko | January 23, 2023

The IAPP is a premier, high-value source of training and certification in data privacy. Its credentials are tuned by region to recognize local laws, rules and regulations.

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5 Workplace Confidence Killers and How to Beat Them
By Kaylyn McKenna | January 23, 2023

Is something killing your confidence at work? Learn how to overcome common confidence killers to succeed in your career.

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4 Solid Strategies for Expanding Your Professional Network
By Bassam Kaado | January 23, 2023

Professional networking means creating and maintaining relationships that can help further your brand. Use these networking tools and strategies.

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Best Database Certifications for 2023
By Business News Daily | January 23, 2023

Database technology is crucial for many computing tasks. Learn the best certifications for DBAs, database developers, and anyone working with databases.

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Best Unified Communications Certifications
By Adam Uzialko | January 23, 2023

These unified communications certifications are in demand in 2018. Find the most valuable UC certification for your career path.

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Best InfoSec and Cybersecurity Certifications of 2023
By Ed Tittel | January 23, 2023

Find the best information security and cybersecurity certifications for IT professionals to grow your business or career.

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Best VoIP and Telephony Certifications 2019
By Ed Tittel | January 23, 2023

As VoIP and IP-based PBXs continue replacing traditional PBXs and PSTNs, the telephony space is changing, and so are related credentials for professionals.

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Best System Administrator Certifications for 2022
By Cailin Potami | January 23, 2023

Certification programs help system administrators stand out from their peers and validate skills. Learn about the most valuable SysAdmin certs to pursue.