Which STEM Careers Are Right for Me? Quiz

STEM careers are plentiful and lucrative, but what if you have no idea which one to choose? Maybe you like math or science, but you’re unsure how those subjects translate to STEM careers. Or maybe you’d like to understand all …

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Top 10 Jobs for Biology Majors

Biology is the study of living things. Given the sheer number of living organisms on the planet, there are a lot of jobs for biology majors across a plethora of sectors. Some biology majors become researchers and run labs, while …

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How to Get a Software Engineering Job

It’s an eternal conundrum for new grads: how do I get a job with no experience if I need experience to get a job? Self-taught software engineers and those emerging from coding boot camps often lack crucial internship experience to …

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How to Launch a Career in the Energy Industry

The energy industry fuels both our world and the global economy. For example, Saudi Aramco (which controls 10 percent of the world’s oil supply) is more profitable than Apple, Alphabet, and ExxonMobil combined. And even though the types of energy …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Quiz: Should You Become a Software Engineer?

Software engineering is an immensely rewarding field with a high starting salary and ample opportunities to land promotions.

That being said, it takes a special mindset and character traits to think like a coder, solve challenging business problems and endure …

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5 High-Paying Careers in Physics

Physics is an area of study in which practitioners employ a variety of methods in order to better understand the world we live in, as well as the entirety of the Universe at large. The demand for roles in physics …

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Cybersecurity vs. Computer Science: What’s the Difference?

The difference between cybersecurity vs. computer science is subtle since cybersecurity is a specialization within computer science. Cybersecurity specialists primarily deal with protecting companies, data, and systems from cyberattacks, like ransomware, viruses, or phishing attempts. On the other hand, computer …

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Your Place in Space Challenge – High School Students

The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) launched the Your Place in Space Challenge in March 2023. This is the first challenge in CTE Momentum, an annual challenge series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access …

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Happy Engineers Week!

The 2023 Engineers Week is February 19-25. Take some time to celebrate and recognize the important work of engineers with your students. Let your students get hands-on with engineering concepts using  ExploreLearning Gizmos, online math and science simulations for grades …

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A Day in the Life as a Mechanical Test Engineer

Alysa is a Mechanical Test Engineer with Northrop Grumman, one of the leading aerospace manufacturers in the world. As a test engineer, her main responsibility is to test the electrical systems of her assigned projects, specializing in space satellites.

Want …

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