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Why Cybersecurity Skills Are in Demand
Technology instructors and experts Scott Bradner and Benoit Gaucherin explain the growing problem of cybersecurity and the pu...
10/30/2015 | 8 minute read
10 Tips for Responsibly Borrowing Via Student Loans
If you’re thinking about returning to school, you may have concerns about how best to finance your education. There’s no deny...
10/07/2015 | 6 minute read
Tools and Strategies for Succeeding as a Distance Student
Degree program admissions director Kimberly Parke and several Extension School alumni explain the benefits and challenges of ...
7/29/2015 | 13 minute read
How to Ace an Interview
An interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. In this video, Linda Spencer, associate director the Office of Career Servic...
5/08/2015 | 11 minute read
5 Tips for Changing Careers
Considering a career change can be daunting. Linda Spencer, associate director of the Office of Career Services, provides fiv...
5/08/2015 | 7 minute read
Tips on Public Speaking: Eliminating the Dreaded "Um"
It is difficult for me to watch political speeches. After all, I know that I am going to hear one alarming word over and over...
10/22/2012 | 5 minute read
How to Write a Great Resume and Cover Letter
What makes a great résumé and cover letter? Linda Spencer, associate director and coordinator of career advising at Harvard E...
7/17/2012 | 3 minute read
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