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[Featured image] A person smiles at their colleague while listening to them speak. In the background, another person sits at the table listening and smiling at the story. All three colleagues are using their soft skills to communicate, listen, engage, and relate to one another.

What Are Soft Skills?

Whereas hard skills describe what you do, soft skills describe how you do it. Soft skills, or workplace skills, are transferable and apply to many different types of work. Explore soft skill examples and how to highlight them.

September 14, 2022

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[Featured image] A person in a computer lab using tech to build new skills after a RIF.

What Is RIF? How to Deal With a Reduction in Force

Learn what a reduction in force is and how you can cope if you are impacted by one.

September 14, 2022

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[Featured image] Close-up image of someone's hands typing on an open laptop that sits on a wooden table.

What to Do When You're Laid Off

Learn what it means to be laid off and how you can start to move forward after experiencing a layoff.

September 14, 2022

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[Featured image] A person smiles at their colleague while listening to them speak. In the background, another person sits at the table listening and smiling at the story. All three colleagues are using their soft skills to communicate, listen, engage, and relate to one another.

What Are Soft Skills?

Whereas hard skills describe what you do, soft skills describe how you do it. Soft skills, or workplace skills, are transferable and apply to many different types of work. Explore soft skill examples and how to highlight them.

September 14, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person in a computer lab using tech to build new skills after a RIF.

What Is RIF? How to Deal With a Reduction in Force

Learn what a reduction in force is and how you can cope if you are impacted by one.

September 14, 2022

Article

Top courses for career development

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University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

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4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
456 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Status: Free Trial

Skillshare

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Graphic Design, System Configuration, Self-Awareness, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting, Design Software, Optimism, Creative Design, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Adobe Photoshop, Lifelong Learning

Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

[Featured Image] Someone in red glasses looks out a window in thought.

What Job Should I Have? How to Choose a Career

Explore careers you might enjoy based on your personality traits, strengths, and preferences.

September 7, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A woman works on a laptop and smiles after learning how to write a cover letter when applying for jobs.

How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job (With Examples and Tips)

A cover letter is a chance to explain your specific interest in a company and why you'd be a strong fit. Explore how to write a cover letter, including examples and tips.

August 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A young Asian woman holding a tablet stands in an empty office.

Cyclical Unemployment: How to Stay Relevant During an Economic Downturn

Learn what you can do when a company begins reducing hiring or instituting layoffs as a result of a slowing economy.

August 22, 2022

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[Featured image] A person stares concernedly at their laptop while another person with a baby sits in the background.

Rescind Offer: What to Do When Your Job Offer Is Withdrawn

While rare, there may be times when a company withdraws its offer of employment before you begin a new role. Learn more about rescinded offers and what you can do if it happens to you.

August 22, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A person in an office smiles after successfully answering teacher interview questions.

8 Teacher Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

When you're interviewing to be a teacher, you can expect standard interview questions alongside questions about how you approach teaching, students, and your classroom.

August 22, 2022

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[Featured image] Job seeker sitting on a sofa chair with her laptop open in front of her reviews a copy of her printed resume in hand.

How to Make a Resume: 2026 Resume Writing Guide

Learn how to identify important resume keywords, format your resume, and write each section with this comprehensive guide.

August 18, 2022

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[Featured image] A person working remotely from their living room couch looks down at their laptop with a reference book in their lap.

Remote Work Guide: How to Find Work-From-Home Jobs

Learn about remote work opportunities, where to find them, and how to enhance your work-from-home skill set.

August 18, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Three employees communicate during a casual meeting in their office.

Strategies in Communication: Your Guide to Better Connections

In today’s world, communication skills are essential. Whether talking on the phone or meeting someone face-to-face, these strategies in communication can help you better connect with others.

August 10, 2022

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[Featured image] Two young colleagues meet in a casual environment, one smiling at the other while sitting on a couch next to some plants, to network and talk about industry trends and their career goals.

What Is Networking? How to Grow Your Network

Networking is developing mutually beneficial relationships with people who work in or around your chosen field.

August 5, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Close-up image of someone's hands typing on an open laptop that sits on a wooden table.

What to Do When You're Laid Off

Learn what it means to be laid off and how you can start to move forward after experiencing a layoff.

September 14, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Someone in red glasses looks out a window in thought.

What Job Should I Have? How to Choose a Career

Explore careers you might enjoy based on your personality traits, strengths, and preferences.

September 7, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A woman works on a laptop and smiles after learning how to write a cover letter when applying for jobs.

How to Write a Cover Letter for a Job (With Examples and Tips)

A cover letter is a chance to explain your specific interest in a company and why you'd be a strong fit. Explore how to write a cover letter, including examples and tips.

August 22, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A young Asian woman holding a tablet stands in an empty office.

Cyclical Unemployment: How to Stay Relevant During an Economic Downturn

Learn what you can do when a company begins reducing hiring or instituting layoffs as a result of a slowing economy.

August 22, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person stares concernedly at their laptop while another person with a baby sits in the background.

Rescind Offer: What to Do When Your Job Offer Is Withdrawn

While rare, there may be times when a company withdraws its offer of employment before you begin a new role. Learn more about rescinded offers and what you can do if it happens to you.

August 22, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A person in an office smiles after successfully answering teacher interview questions.

8 Teacher Interview Questions to Help You Prepare

When you're interviewing to be a teacher, you can expect standard interview questions alongside questions about how you approach teaching, students, and your classroom.

August 22, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Job seeker sitting on a sofa chair with her laptop open in front of her reviews a copy of her printed resume in hand.

How to Make a Resume: 2026 Resume Writing Guide

Learn how to identify important resume keywords, format your resume, and write each section with this comprehensive guide.

August 18, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A person working remotely from their living room couch looks down at their laptop with a reference book in their lap.

Remote Work Guide: How to Find Work-From-Home Jobs

Learn about remote work opportunities, where to find them, and how to enhance your work-from-home skill set.

August 18, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Three employees communicate during a casual meeting in their office.

Strategies in Communication: Your Guide to Better Connections

In today’s world, communication skills are essential. Whether talking on the phone or meeting someone face-to-face, these strategies in communication can help you better connect with others.

August 10, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Two young colleagues meet in a casual environment, one smiling at the other while sitting on a couch next to some plants, to network and talk about industry trends and their career goals.

What Is Networking? How to Grow Your Network

Networking is developing mutually beneficial relationships with people who work in or around your chosen field.

August 5, 2022

Article

Whether starting your first job, exploring a new career path, or growing in your current role, the right advice will empower you to move forward with clarity and confidence. Discover career resources, tools, and guidance to support your professional journey:

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