Career Exploration

5 Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview

Employers are constantly looking for candidates with a clear understanding of what they want in their careers. And one of the best ways in which employers assess this during an interview is through questions candidates ask at the end. This is …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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New Virtual Internship Programs – PwC

Enrollment is now open for multiple virtual internship opportunities with PwC through our partner, Forage!

The Virtual Case Experience in Digital Intelligence envisions strategic and coordinated company-wide implementation of new technologies that impacts all employees and existing processes. We know …

By Hayden Duplechain
Hayden Duplechain Career Development Specialist
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80 Cybersecurity Terms to Know, from Anti-Phishing to Zombie

A cyber attack takes place every 39 seconds, according to a University of Maryland study. Consequently, organizations receive thousands or even millions of alerts each month. Security analysts must stay up to date with the latest cyber-attack strategies, security tools, …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Meet the Symba Slate: The only job board dedicated to paid remote internships

Meet the Symba Slate: The only job board dedicated to paid remote internships

By Mitra LeBuhn

Symba originated as a social impact project with late congressman John Lewis, and the value to create more equitable pathways to the workforce remains …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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Bauer Forage – Virtual Experience Programs

Forage is an online resource that offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies. Develop your skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and industries by working through these self-paced modules, with tasks similar to those you would …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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So you want to be a…Buyer/Purchasing Agents

What They Do

Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations to use or resell. They evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and review the quality of products. Typical duties include the following:

Evaluate suppliers on the basis of the …

By Hayden Duplechain
Hayden Duplechain Career Development Specialist
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So you want to be a…Human Resources Specialist

What They Do

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They often handle tasks related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training. Typical duties include the following:

Consult with employers to identify employment needs
Interview applicants about …

By Hayden Duplechain
Hayden Duplechain Career Development Specialist
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What is Consulting?

by Hayden Duplechain

To put it simply, consulting is the business of providing expert advice to a specific group of people. Organizations hire outside firms to come in, conduct various analyses and offer a solution to the company’s problem. These …

By Hayden Duplechain
Hayden Duplechain Career Development Specialist
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The Sales Academy – Bauer Certification Course

ABOUT THE SALES ACADEMY AT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

The Sales Academy is a program from the University of Houston’s Stephen Stagner Sales Excellence Institute to help grow the tech industry in Houston by providing a source of highly-qualified candidates trained …

By Troy Hopkins
Troy Hopkins Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling
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Skills in Data Analytics

Data analytics is a growing field that is in demand by employers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of computer and information research scientists, which includes data analysts, is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to …

By Amanda Ware
Amanda Ware Career Development Specialist
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