Internships: Significant Benefits for Students & Employers

Demand for interns can vary by field which is why it’s important for students to cast a wide net when applying, and even consider positions outside their major.

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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11 Best Data Science Certifications to Boost Your Career

If you’re ready to launch a career in data science, a data science certificate can help you build the technical knowledge and applied skills you need to get hired. A data science certificate will also validate your skills in the …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Machine Learning vs. AI: What’s the Difference?

With all the talk about artificial intelligence (AI) taking over the world, you may be wondering what the difference is between all the concepts being tossed around these days: machine learning vs. AI or AI vs. machine learning vs. deep …

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What Is Microsoft Excel? A Beginner’s Guide

Microsoft Excel is a program in the Office 365 suite typically used to store, sort, and manipulate data. Although Excel is not a database, it is often used in data analytics and finance careers to assess large amounts of information …

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What is an Informational Interview and What Questions Should I Ask?

An informational interview, also referred to as a career conversation, helps you gather information, most often about a specific career or field that you are interested in pursuing. Informational interviews further help you in establishing a network of professionals in …

By Stacy Saathoff, PH.D.
Stacy Saathoff, PH.D. Career Educator
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6 Self-Care Strategies for Job Seekers

Six self-care strategies to practice as you embark on a job seeking journey.

By Stacy Saathoff, PH.D.
Stacy Saathoff, PH.D. Career Educator
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First-Generation Students: Pave Your Way With Ten Tips

Are you the first person in your family to attend college? Have you ever felt unsure of how to navigate and be successful in this new journey in your life? Congratulations on being a first-generation student! While there are many …

By Brianna Fulp
Brianna Fulp Career Educator
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Ace Your Next Interview: Asking Questions that Matter

Have you commonly gotten to the end of an interview and had no idea of what kinds of questions to ask? Often times candidates will answer with “No I’m all set” or “I don’t have any questions”. This is a …

By Brianna Fulp
Brianna Fulp Career Educator
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Boost Your Skills With the Top Sales or Marketing Job Simulations on Forage

If you’ve ever thought about a career in sales or marketing (or both!) but aren’t sure it’s right for you, listen up! Participating in a sales or marketing virtual job simulation on Forage is a great way to test the …

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New Collar Jobs: Why Companies Are Prioritizing Skills Over School

The skills versus degree debate has consumed hiring for years. What matters more, a candidate’s skill set or degree? Does it matter if they received higher education? How can we measure their skills if they don’t? Then, new collar jobs …

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