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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image]: Prospective job candidate wearing a plaid shirt, standing in a office working on a cover letter.

How to Write a Cover Letter and Get Noticed

Explore what a cover letter is and when you should use one as well as tips on how to write a cover letter to increase your chances of getting an interview.

April 4, 2023

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[Featured image] A business person with brown hair and blue sweater chats with two colleagues about a proposal on their laptop.

What Are Interpersonal Skills? And How to Strengthen Them

We use interpersonal skills in many areas of our daily life, including in our careers. Learn top interpersonal skills to cultivate and how to build these skills.

April 4, 2023

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[Featured Image]: Pharmacy technician checking charts and fulfilling patient prescriptions.

Pharmacy Technicians: What They Do and How to Become One

Discover how to begin a career as a pharmacy technician in Canada and assist pharmacists with filling medication prescriptions for patients and other duties.

April 4, 2023

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[Featured image] A young graduate learner wearing a white button-up shirt and glasses stands with both arms crossed in front of an office.

Is a Master's Degree Worth It?

Learn more about evaluating whether a master's degree is the right decision for your future.

April 4, 2023

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[Featured image] A person in a white lace top looks at the camera and smiles while sitting at an office desk in front of a laptop computer.

Transferable Skills: How to Use Them to Land Your Next Job

Learn what transferable skills are, why they matter, and how they could help you land your next job. Discover six transferable skills you can start improving.

April 4, 2023

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[Featured Image]: A job applicant in a shirt and tie talks to a hiring manager while holding his CV.

CV Example and What Goes Behind Writing a Complete CV

The article explains what a CV is and the aim of writing it. Two broad categories of a CV and the components of a CV are explored. Lastly, the article concludes with a hypothetical CV example of a graphic design student.

April 4, 2023

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