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September 23, 2022

2022 Instructional Excellence Awards

Each year, we have the honor of recognizing the work of a standout group of our certificate instructors with Instructional Excellence Awards. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to this year’s recipients.

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August 26, 2022

4 Proactive Approaches to Overcoming Weaknesses in the Interviewing Process

Worried a missing credential could prevent you from receiving a job offer? Consider trying these 4 approaches to overcoming weaknesses in the interview process.

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August 15, 2022

Top 9 Tips for Supercharging Your LinkedIn Profile

You're on LinkedIn — but so are 400+ million other professionals. Stand out from the crowd with career coach Matt Younquist’s top 9 tips for doing LinkedIn right.

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July 28, 2022

How to Become a Data Engineer

Data engineers are the "high-tech plumbers" of the data world. They design, build and maintain the invisible infrastructure that gets people the data they need, when they need it.

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June 24, 2022

5 Ways to Approach Gaps on Your Resume

Wondering how to portray gaps in your employment history on your resume and LinkedIn? Check out these 5 tips!

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June 8, 2022

Storytelling & Content Strategy Alumni Story: Becoming a Content Strategist

Alum Ashley Eusanio explains how the UW Certificate in Storytelling & Content Strategy gave her the skills she was looking for to advance in her career.

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June 2, 2022

HR Careers at Amazon

Learn about career opportunities in human resources at this tech giant that strives to be the world’s best employer and find out what life’s like as part of the HR team during this recorded webinar.

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May 25, 2022

Why Mentorship and Sponsorship are Critical to Your Success

Discover the best ways to find mentors and sponsors as well as how to ensure that your relationship is successful with these tips.

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April 18, 2022

SQL Server & Database Development Alumni Story: Becoming a Senior Database Administrator

Alum Radiy Adams explains how the UW Certificate in SQL Server & Database Development helped him learn critical, career-enhancing skills.

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March 23, 2022

9 Top Job Boards for People of Color

Find employers who are stepping up their efforts to build an inclusive and equitable workforce with these 9 top job boards for people of color.

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March 22, 2022

Machine Learning and Data Science Alumni Story: Becoming a Developer

Alum Matthew Fife explains how the six UW certificate programs he's taken have been invaluable to his career growth.

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February 25, 2022

What Is It Like to Be a Game Designer?

Jay Schneider, UW Certificate in Game Design instructor and founder of Fire Opal Games, talks about his career journey and how to succeed in this dynamic industry.

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February 24, 2022

Careers at Smartsheet

Explore what life is like and how to navigate the hiring process at Smartsheet as well as find out more about their values, culture, diversity and inclusion, and career opportunities during this recorded webinar.

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February 19, 2022

8 Ways to Ask for Career Advice

Know someone whose experience you’d like to tap into? Looking for expert insight into a job or industry? Before you reach out, take a tip from local career writer Michelle Goodman to make sure your request is well received.

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February 4, 2022

Human Resources Essentials Alumni Story: Becoming a Human Resources Generalist

Alum David Jackson explains how the UW Certificate in Human Resources Essentials helped him land his dream job.

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January 27, 2022

Working at Expedia Group

Discover what life is like and how to navigate the hiring process at one of the world’s largest travel platforms as well as find out more about their values, culture, diversity and inclusion, and career opportunities during this recorded webinar.

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December 20, 2021

Find the Right Health Program for You

Jobs in the health care field are wide-ranging and red hot. Many are expected to see double-digit growth in the coming decade. Learn about programs that can help you enter this in-demand field.

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December 7, 2021

How to Become a Technical Writer

Technical writers are masters of the art of simplicity, and these expert wordsmiths are in high demand today. Learn more about this hot job and how you can break into the field.

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December 1, 2021

How to Become an Accountant

Accountants are in demand across industries and in every type of business, from the Big Four to nonprofits. Here in Washington, the outlook is especially rosy, making it a great time to learn more about this hot job.

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December 1, 2021

5 Things You Didn't Know About Private Investigators

Being a private investigator isn’t just about covert surveillance. Discover some perhaps-surprising things about this profession, including the high demand for PIs.

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November 18, 2021

How to Become a Content Strategist

Content is king, but to be successful, every king needs a plan. That’s where content strategists step in. Learn the ins and outs of this hot job, and find out how to break into the field.

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October 28, 2021

Hiring at T-Mobile

Explore what it’s like to interview and get hired at this innovative wireless carrier as well as their approach to diversity, employee empowerment and culture during this recorded webinar.

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October 21, 2021

How to Become a Project Manager

In every project, there are details big and small to manage along the way from idea to end result. And that’s where project managers come in. Learn the ins and outs of this hot job, and see how you can break into the field.

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October 21, 2021

How to Become a Human Resources Manager

Part relationship builder, part business leader, an HR manager helps set the stage for employees and employers to succeed. Learn more about this key role and how to get started in the field.

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