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The future belongs to lifelong learners in Thomas Friedman’s ‘Thank You for Being Late’

Friedman says that, in these tumultuous times, all of us need to keep up so we don’t get left behind.

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A job loss can be a gain for your career: Tips for a successful transition

Tips include identifying opportunities for growth, cultivating relationships, and building skills through volunteer work.

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Going back to school? Here’s how to fund it

Options include scholarships, loans, tax deductions, and federal financial aid.

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UW-Madison grad program enables students to use data to advance sustainability

Master’s in Resource and Energy Demand Analysis provides real-world experience

Students synthesize what they’ve learned to solve a real-world research problem, often working with a partner company.

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Career Corner: Take the job-market quiz!

See what you know and what you don’t about job searching and the modern-day workplace.

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Résumés with wow

If you submit a bad résumé, or one that is just plain boring, you may be left out in the cold.

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Negotiate for What Matters

When negotiating your benefits, ask for the things that really matter to you.

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Six signs you should NOT take the job

Imagine you’re about to walk into a job interview. You’re nervous and hoping the interviewer will like you. But what happens if, in your rush to impress, you miss a warning sign about the employer …

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Educational changes make lifelong learning easier than ever

The University of Wisconsin-Madison tries new ways of reaching nontraditional students.

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