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3 Things That Make Recruiters Reject Your Application

Note: This is a guest post from Allison Dietz, who got her start as a tech recruiter, before transitioning into coaching students and managing tech employer relationships. If you want to leverage her insider tips in your own job search, …

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Interviewers Are Looking for Emotional Intelligence—So Be Prepared for These Questions

One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you can fake in an interview, or convince your prospective boss that you have without …

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Communicating with Emotional Intelligence

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Developing your emotional intelligence can help you succeed at any stage of your life or career. It can also help…

Use Generative AI for SWOT Analysis

Taught by Madecraft
The fusion of generative AI and SWOT analysis is more than just a trend; it’s the future of strategic planning.…

How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority

Taught by Dorie Clark
Sometimes it can feel like you’re working on everyone’s else’s to-do list instead of your own. How can you make…

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Taught by Madecraft
As a leader, your team and organization rely on you to have good judgement and make the right decision with…

Finding a Job on LinkedIn

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Harness the power of LinkedIn to find and land a job. LinkedIn is the world’s #1 professional network—not just for…

Creating a Business Plan

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Looking to build a business or expand one you’re already running? You’ll need to build a business plan before you…

Shane Snow on Storytelling

Taught by Shane Snow
Storytelling is a powerful way to make people care about products, brands, and causes. It can facilitate sales, marketing, presentations,…

LinkedIn Premium Quick Tips (2021)

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Find your next job, or simply get ahead in your field, with LinkedIn Premium. In this course, instructor Oliver Schinkten…

Creativity at Work: A Short Course from Seth Godin

Taught by Seth Godin
You are a creative person. Despite what your inner critic may have told you, you absolutely can solve complex business…

Leading with a Heavy Heart

Taught by Kat Cole
Leaders, like everyone else, are humans first. Your humanity makes you a better leader, but it can be difficult to…

Think Like a Lawyer to Make Decisions and Solve Problems

Taught by Kim Wehle
Why would any non-lawyer want to think like a lawyer? What’s the benefit of thinking like a lawyer? In this…

Advice for Leaders during a Crisis

Taught by Madecraft
Moments of crisis change the way we work, live, and lead. The way you respond to uncertainty has a direct…

The Six Biases of Decision-Making

Taught by Drew Boyd
Want to make better decisions at work? In this short course, author, innovation expert, and professor Drew Boyd discusses ways…

Decision-Making Strategies

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn the art and science of business decision-making from leadership trainer and coach Mike Figliuolo. Mike outlines the four styles…

How to Become a Thought Leader and Advance Your Career

Taught by Jenny Foss
Building thought leadership can provide a crucial advantage for active job seekers and those looking to advance their careers. What…

The Secret to Better Decisions: Stop Hoarding Chips

Taught by Seth Godin
All day, we make decisions—from what to have for lunch to whether or not to shut down a product line.…

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

Taught by Lauren Jolda
Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out,…

Skills for Inclusive Conversations

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Organizations reap the benefits of diversity—when employees bring their whole, authentic selves to work. Diverse teams are more productive, innovative,…

Dan Ariely on Making Decisions

Taught by Dan Ariely
What happens in your brain when you make a decision? When should you use your intuition? How do you make…

Use Your Strengths for Impact and Influence at Work

Taught by Marielle Legair
Your ability to make an impact and influence those around you is crucial to your career. We all have friends…

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