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Job Prep

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How to Prepare for a DEI Career
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March 24, 2022
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Rice University PRIDE Offers Honorary Membership to LGBTQ+ Students Impacted by Texas Anti-DEI Laws
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September 22, 2023

Career Change

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Is It Time to Change Careers?
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March 30, 2022
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These Career Changers Got Off to a Rocky Start — Here’s What They Learned
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March 23, 2022
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Changing Careers: A Step-by-Step Guide
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January 11, 2023
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Career Coach Shares Lessons From Dramatic Career Changes
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March 23, 2022
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A New Era of Working Dads
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May 18, 2022
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Are Associate Degrees Underrated?
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March 30, 2022
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What Counts as a Tech Job?
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March 21, 2023
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Top Non-Technical Jobs to Get at a Tech Company
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March 22, 2023
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How to Optimize Your LinkedIn
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April 20, 2022

Career Guidance

What Kim Kardashian Got Wrong About Work, According to Mental Health Advocates

March 30, 2022
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Should You Quit Your Job or Change Careers?

March 24, 2022
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How to Tell a Boss You’re Quitting Without Burning Bridges

October 18, 2022
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Are There Exclusive Benefits of Working in Tech?

March 24, 2022
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Don’t Feel Connected With Your Work Team? What To Do Next

March 22, 2022
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Jobs Explained

March 29, 2022
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Making an Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

April 6, 2022
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How to Spot a Good Employer

March 21, 2022
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Should You Put Your Vaccination Status on Your Resume?

April 5, 2022
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5 Takeaways from the Great Resignation for Workers in 2022

March 22, 2022
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Will Employers Treat Workers Better After the Great Resignation?

March 25, 2022
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Is Job Hopping a Bad Thing?

March 22, 2022
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Didn’t Get the Raise You Wanted? What to Do Next

December 13, 2022
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Why Networking Feels Gross and Why You Should Do It Anyway

December 15, 2022
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Wait, Don’t Quit — You May Already Have a Dream Job

March 30, 2022
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What It’s Like to Work in DEI

March 24, 2022
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All Things Careers

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Requirements for a Career in Biological Sciences
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August 25, 2023
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Requirements for a Career in Web Development
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November 4, 2022
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Requirements for a Career in Social Work
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March 28, 2023
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Requirements for a Career in Technology
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May 16, 2023
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Requirements for a Career in Finance
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September 21, 2023
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Requirements for a Career in Counseling
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April 7, 2023
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Requirements for a Career in Trades
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October 14, 2022
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Requirements for a Career in Education
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November 21, 2022
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Does a College Degree Close the Disability Wage Gap?
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March 23, 2023

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