Skills

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How to Change Careers in Your 30s 40s or 50s Without a Degree

About 85% of HR pros told SHRM a reliable skills test makes a no-degree candidate look more qualified. Here is how to switch careers in your 30s, 40s or 50s.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Careers Least Likely to Be Replaced by AI That Are Not Physically Demanding

60.4% of U.S. wage/salary employment has a nontechnical barrier to automation displacement, per SHRM's 2026 research. See AI-resistant careers off your feet.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Move From Retail Experience to Another Job in Any Industry

70% of employers hiring new grads use skills-based hiring, per NACE's Job Outlook 2026. Here is how to turn retail experience into a job in another field.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Get Hired After Decades in One Career Field and Make Your Experience Count

70% of employers hiring new college graduates use skill-based hiring, per NACE. Here is how to turn decades in one career field into your next job offer.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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PMP vs CAPM vs PRINCE2 vs Scrum Project Management Certifications Compared

SHRM's 2026 survey found 64% of U.S. HR professionals expect certifications to stay valuable. Compare PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2 and Scrum to pick the right one.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Data Analyst Certifications Worth Getting and Which Ones to Skip

78% of U.S. HR professionals say skilled credentials are used at least sometimes in hiring. See which data analyst certifications are worth the exam fee.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Change Careers From a Declining Field Without a Degree Using Skills You Already Have

78% of employers surveyed by WGU said work experience is equal to or more valuable than a degree. Here is how to leave a shrinking field without a degree.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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What Jobs Former Software Engineers Move Into and How to Make the Switch

70% of employers hiring new grads use skill-based hiring for entry-level hires, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. See where former software engineers go next.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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UNDP Says Jobs Are Projected for Only 400 Million of 1.2 Billion Young People in Developing Economies

UNDP warns 1.2 billion young people will enter developing-country job markets, with jobs projected for only 400 million. Here is what young job seekers can do.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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Safran Plans 400 New Aerospace Jobs as Its Morocco Plant Expands

Safran Electrical & Power plans 400 more jobs at its Aïn Atiq aircraft wiring plant near Témara, Morocco. See what it makes, who it hires and how to apply.

October 14, 2026Read Article

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West Point, Georgia, Job Seekers Can Watch for 320 Planned Hyundai Transys Hybrid Powertrain Jobs

Hyundai Transys plans 320 new jobs and nearly $560 million in West Point, Georgia, adding a third plant and hybrid powertrain capacity. No hire date or pay yet.

October 10, 2026Read Article

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Career Growth Guide 2026, Skills That Get You Promoted

Wage and salary workers had been with their employer a median of 4.1 years in January 2026. Learn the skills, review habits and raise tactics that move you up.

October 10, 2026Read Article

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