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5 High-Paying Jobs in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest growing career fields at the moment, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting that demand for certain jobs in AI will increase by over 30% in the next several years. Those who …

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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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9 Essential Tips for Virtual Interview Success

Even before the pandemic, virtual interviews began replacing in-person interviews, in part because they're cheaper and more efficient. Now, post-pandemic, virtual interviews are the norm. This means candidates need to specifically know how to prepare for these types of interviews. And, as …

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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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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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Types of Software Engineers (and How to Know Which One’s Right for You)

Software engineering is a great career path for those with programming skills who want to work on applications people use in their everyday lives. Yet software engineering requires many different kinds of work, from designing what users see to ensuring …

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Engineering Jobs in Global Development: What You Need to Know

In international development, opportunities abound for people with an engineering background. Roles can range from overseeing a bridge construction project in a post-conflict country to expanding telecommunications in a rural area to designing an innovative solution to a water and …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse
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WashU CNX

WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …