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Exploring roles, industries, and skill-building.

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Career Paths & Skills

How to Choose a Career: A Guide to Finding Your Path

How to choose a career: Assess your strengths, priorities, goals, and options to find a path that fits your life right now. You can adjust as you grow.

Kirsten Chorpenning

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: May 26, 2026

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16 min read

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Career Paths & Skills

Million Dollar Jobs: 20 Careers With $1 Million Earning Potential

Million-dollar jobs can include careers in healthcare, tech, finance, and more. Explore 20 high-earning paths and how long it may take to earn $1 million.

Kirsten Chorpenning

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

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14 min read

Coworkers in a meeting, with one person speaking and smiling while others smile and listen attentively, illustrating key soft skills like strong communication and teamwork.

Career Paths & Skills

What Are Soft Skills? Definition, Examples, & Tips

What are soft skills? Learn the definition and find 50+ soft skills examples for your resume, plus tips for developing your skills to stand out to employers.

Megan Dawkin

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry Editor

Updated: Apr 28, 2026

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17 min read


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Career Paths & Skills

7 reasons to consider a “gig” job early in your career

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Career Paths & Skills

Hot retail career: secret shopper

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Career Paths & Skills

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Career Paths & Skills

10 things to do senior year of college to set yourself up for career success

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Career Paths & Skills

Warehouse management careers

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What to expect from your college career center
Career Paths & Skills

What to expect from your college career center

Elizabeth Muenzen
By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jul 24, 20205 min read
Tips to take your own professional headshot
Career Paths & Skills

Tips to take your own professional headshot

Toni Frana
By Toni Frana, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 21, 20205 min read
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Career Paths & Skills

The number of jobs in this industry is ‘growing’ rapidly

Toni Frana
By Toni Frana, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Jul 17, 20206 min read
Business cards 101
Career Paths & Skills

Business cards 101

Elizabeth Muenzen
By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jul 13, 20206 min read

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