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[Featured Image] A group of business intelligence analysts discuss data visualizations on a BI dashboard.

Business Intelligence Dashboard: Definition, Software, and More

Dashboards provide business intelligence professionals with a snapshot of important metrics and analytics. Learn more about this important BI tool and how it informs strategic business decisions.

October 5, 2023

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[Featured Image] A woman is on the phone while looking at her resume. On her desk is a book and laptop.

Should You List References on a Resume?

It’s best to use the space you have on your resume in more productive ways, but collecting references to have on hand is a proactive step you can take in your job search.

October 5, 2023

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[Featured image] Two machine learning professionals discuss machine learning algorithms on their computer.

10 Machine Learning Algorithms to Know in 2026

Machine learning algorithms power many services in the world today. Here are 10 to know as you look to start your career in machine learning.

October 5, 2023

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[Featured image] A portrait of Microsoft Data Analytics leader Angie Rudduck

6 Questions with a Microsoft Data Analytics Leader

Angie Rudduck works in data analytics at Microsoft. Read on to learn more about Rudduck’s career path, the tools she leveraged to get to where she is, and tips she has for anyone just starting out in data analytics.

October 5, 2023

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[Featured image] A CS master's degree student in a checkered shirt sits in front of a desktop computer and a laptop computer.

CS Master's Requirements: How to Get a Master's in Computer Science

Learn more about the type of coursework and other requirements you'll need to fulfill to graduate with your master's degree in computer science.

October 4, 2023

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[Featured image] A young person sits outside with their laptop and gazes off in the distance, wondering, " Can you go to graduate school for a different major?"

Can You Go to Graduate School for a Different Major?

The short answer is yes, but applying to grad school for a different subject than what you studied as an undergrad often requires explaining your pivot. Learn more.

October 4, 2023

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