Economics: Definition and Overview

Economics, by definition, is the study of wealth and resources. It can help us answer questions about everyday things like the price of bananas or jeans but also address big, global issues like inflation rates and wealth inequalities. Economics is …

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How to Choose an Accounting Career Path

With so many different paths to take in accounting, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. We’ve broken down some of the most common career paths to give you a sense of what each job …

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What Is Cybersecurity?

By 2025, total global data storage will likely reach 200 zettabytes (one zettabyte = one trillion gigabytes!). And 90% of the population over age six — that’s 7.5 billion people — will be generating data online by 2030. 

While the convenience of our …

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What Does a Financial Analyst Do?

A financial analyst is a finance professional who guides business and economic decisions. Some financial analysts work at investment banks, facilitating large transactions between corporations. Others may focus on tracking the performance of a product or service and making recommendations …

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Tips for a Successful Cybersecurity Interview

For many companies, cybersecurity has become a top priority. The industry is expected to grow by over 40% in the next five years, which means there will be plenty of available job opportunities. Of course, this also means that the …

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Jumpstarting Your Legal Internship Search: Government Roles

One benefit to pursuing a career in the legal field is that the opportunities are limitless—private practice, in-house, academia, nonprofit legal work, prosecution, government—and the list goes on. One area that should not be overlooked is he federal government—interning with …

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What to do with my degree: Entry-level communications jobs and salaries

 

The biggest misconception about majoring in Communications is that it’s a fluff major, or it’s for students who don’t really want to study. In reality, though, the field of communications – which encompasses public relations, marketing, mass communication, journalism, and …

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What is UX Design?

What’s your experience while reading this blog post? Do you find it easy to read and navigate the page? How you experience a website, app, service, or product is your user experience. There’s a whole industry dedicated to making our …

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Best and Worst Things About Working in Biotech

Opportunities in the pharma/biotech industry exist at every career level. Scientists with graduate degrees are in high demand, as are workers with science-related bachelor's and associate's degrees. Workers with no scientific background may find jobs in administration, finance, law, marketing, …

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A Day in the Life: Communications Consultant

My role on the Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) team as a Communications Consultant is to spread awareness of I&D initiatives and share the importance of inclusion to the 40k+ Humana associates across the country. It's important that we inform our …

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