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Industry Advice

When it comes to understanding your preferred industry of interest, it’s important to learn the trends and guidelines from current and former industry professionals. At Northeastern, faculty members regularly answer the question: How do I find industry advice? With real-world experience and expertise, Northeastern faculty members weave real-world experience into the classroom. Here, we’ve compiled advice, articles, and how-to-guides to help guide your path toward learning more about your industry.

January 22, 2020

5 Reasons SQL Is The Need-to-Know Skill For Data Analysts

Explore the top five reasons why SQL is considered the must-know tool among data professionals today.

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January 20, 2020

How to Become a Financial Aid Director

Explore the ways a master’s degree in higher education administration can help set aspiring financial aid directors on a path toward success.

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January 17, 2020

Working In Urban Health: What You Need To Know

Neil Maniar talks about working in urban public health, including the skills you need and the challenges you’ll face on the way to a successful career.

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January 16, 2020

4 Pressing Global Health Problems We Face Today

Holly Dygert, a lecturer in the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, describes the challenges she sees facing global health.

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January 15, 2020

Five Reasons a Master’s in Project Management Is Worth It

Thinking about getting a master’s in project management? Learn how the degree can help you gain the skills you'll need to further your career.

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January 14, 2020

5 Homeland Security Careers for the Future

Are you considering a career in homeland security? Here, we explore growing homeland security careers and the trends behind their increasing demand.

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January 9, 2020

Military Disability Cases Offer New Perspective on Compensation for Discrimination

Read an exerpt from a Northeastern Doctor of Law and Policy student's thesis which examines discrimination in the military and current compensation models.

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January 8, 2020

The Hottest Vancouver Tech Companies Hiring in 2021

Explore open tech positions at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Slack, and more.

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January 7, 2020

10 Cybersecurity Terms All Security Professionals Need to Know

Thinking about a career in cybersecurity? Start by understanding these cybersecurity terms to form the basis of your education in the field.

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January 3, 2020

Global Health Careers: How Can I Make a Difference?

Are you interested in a global health career? Here's a guide to the industry, along with five careers to consider.  

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