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.


October 22, 2020
What Can You Do with a Master’s in Economics?
Explore the top industries and job titles that those with a master’s in economics can pursue.
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October 21, 2020
What Does a Public Health Researcher Do?
Ever wonder what a public health researcher does? Here’s a closer look at the role, including responsibilities, top skills, and how you can become one.
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October 16, 2020
7 Essential Project Management Skills for Scientists
Successful biotech and pharma professionals balance scientific research with leadership, vision, and collaboration.
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October 14, 2020
What Can I Do with an MS in Robotics: 7 Careers Defining the Industry
Robotics is a broad industry, offering many exciting career opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds.
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October 13, 2020
10 Economics Careers to Power Your Future
A master’s in economics is all but required for these career paths.
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October 9, 2020
Working in Clinical Trial Design
An optimized clinical trial helps drugs and medical devices reach patients in need sooner. Learn more about working in clinical trial design.
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October 8, 2020
How to Become a Research Scientist
Kickstart your career as a research scientist with these five tips.
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October 7, 2020
What Does a Cloud Engineer Do?
Ever wonder what a cloud engineer does? Here’s a closer look at the role, which is a mix of development, architecture, and administrative tasks.
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October 6, 2020
5 Media Literacy Activities for College Students
Students today need the skills to assess media thoughtfully and critically. Here’s how to incorporate it into the curriculum.
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October 1, 2020
Effective Leadership in Healthcare: 5 Essential Traits
What's it take to inspire teams and achieve goals? Here are the top qualities that today's top leaders in healthcare share.
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