7 Jobs with the Best Employment Prospects in 2019

New technologies are popping up daily, and automation is on the rise. The result is a labor market that's evolving at a dizzying rate, with certain roles becoming redundant and others (some of which didn't exist a decade ago) becoming …

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The Most-Read Business Books at Colleges Across the Country

The books that we read in college provide the foundation for our educations and, in turn, to our professional lives. They are touchstones, something that many of us have in common regardless of where we attended college—whether that manifests as …

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Is Technology the Key to a Criminal Justice Career?

When many of us think of a career in criminal justice, our first thought is of the men and women who serve our communities as police officers. While it is true that many employees in the criminal justice field are …

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100 Best Internships for 2020

Today, we’re excited to release our latest Internship Rankings, which highlight the top internship programs in 16 categories: Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, several Best Industry-Specific Internships, and the programs offering the best Quality of Life, Career Development, Compensation & Benefits,

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Kamala Harris’s Inspiring Career Path: From Activist Daughter to VP Nominee

For many people, law school isn't just a stop on the way to a career as an attorney but a stepping stone to a life of service.

Take Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, for example. From a young age, Harris …

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100 Best Internships for 2021

Today, we're excited to release our 2021 Internship Rankings. This year, our Internship Rankings highlight the top programs in 29 categories, including the Most Prestigious Internships, Best Overall Internships, Best Internships by Industry, Best Internships for Diversity, Best Internships by Employment …

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Professional Legal Associations for Law Students

If you're a student looking to network and boost your resume remotely, joining a professional legal association or two is a great way to do it. Belonging to an association can show your commitment to the legal profession and your …

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How to Answer “How Do You Plan to Achieve Your Career Goals?” in an Interview

Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add …

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6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Increase Your Job Security During the Pandemic (and Beyond)

The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world of work upside down—and with 26 million Americans filing unemployment claims in a matter of five weeks, job security is likely on your mind.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty in a world that’s …

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