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[Featured Image] A mentor and student are having a discussion about the student's future.

What a Mentor Is and Why You Should Have One

Mentors support your development, whether personal, professional, or academic. Continue reading to learn about the importance of mentorship, including how to find a mentor or become one yourself.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A sales operations analyst is recieving the results of a recent sales strategy from a co-worker.

How to Become a Sales Operations Analyst

A sales operations analyst is a data analyst who focuses on sales activities, such as determining which sales strategies have the best return on investment. Discover the skills, education, and experience you need to become a sales operations analyst.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young worker uses abstract thinking in the workplace to brainstorm solutions and write them on a tablet.

What Is Abstract Thinking and How to Cultivate It

When you go beyond specific information to understand the bigger picture, consider underlying meaning, and identify themes, you engage in abstract thinking. Read on to discover its value and how to develop your abstract thinking skills.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A marketing automation specialist is having a meeting with a team member about her tasks on a project.

Marketing Automation Specialist Career Guide

Marketing automation specialists are key players in a business’s marketing strategy. Discover the skills and education needed for this role, as well as their average salary and how to start a career in the field.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A college learner smiles after getting the answer to their question, “Is SQL a programming language?”

Is SQL a Programming Language?

Learn more about SQL, including its unique characteristics and many applications, and whether people consider SQL a programming language.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] In an office setting, a woman interviewer, prepared to ask supply chain analyst interview questions, shakes her interviewee's hand ahead of an interview for a supply chain analyst job.

Supply Chain Analyst Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Get ready for a supply chain analyst job by learning how to prepare for and answer a range of supply chain analyst interview questions using tips and example questions.

October 28, 2024

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