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A Day in the Life: Book Marketing Manager

Name: Bryan Christian
Title: Marketing Manager
Company: Simon & Schuster (New York, NY) (a division of Viacom)
Age: 35

Education: B.A. in History from Blackburn College

Professional History
After college, I had several jobs from working at a law firm …

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Careers in Travel and Tourism

Learn more about the travel and tourism industry! Explore various career paths and learn about the benefits of working in the travel and tourism industry.

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5 Essential Project Management Skills for Your Resume

Most companies will need to meet various business goals and objectives at any one time. The most common approach is to group related activities into distinct or related projects. It is crucial that these projects are planned and managed successfully, …

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4 Reasons Management Consulting Could Be a Great Career Fit

Your first job after undergrad or business school has the potential to establish your long-term career trajectory. And with employers competing aggressively for skilled talent, numerous rewarding career paths are available to you.

One such rewarding path is management consulting. …

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Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: What’s the Difference?

The difference between private equity vs. venture capital is subtle — both are types of firms that make investments in private companies. In fact, venture capital is typically considered a kind of private equity. However, the difference between these two …

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Top 10 Jobs for Marketing Majors

When you think of marketing, you might think of online surveys that ask for your opinion on your shopping experience. While that’s one type of marketing, there are many other ways that businesses and organizations market themselves. Social media, search …

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The Best Way to Add Travel to Your Resume

As more and more companies globalize to enter new markets and the digital nomad trend solidifies as part of our modern work culture, we see a rise in demand by employers for certain types of skills. These include being able …

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What Is a Data Scientist and What Do They Do?

A data scientist spends most of their time predicting the future. But they don’t use a crystal ball. Instead, they analyze historical data to create a predictive model that helps businesses make mission-critical decisions.

In this guide, we cover:

What …

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How to Build an Impressive Data Analytics Portfolio

You’ve decided to get build a career in the data analytics field. But much before you can begin your exciting journey on honing your data analytics skills and push yourself to accomplish things you never thought would be possible, you’ve …

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4 Ways Companies Can Hire More Black Professionals, According to Black CEOs

The death of George Floyd and anti-racist protests have shed light on the many racial inequities in America. One is the lack of black executive representation at the top employers in the U.S. Today, there are only four black CEOs …

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