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How to Become a Tax Preparer

A tax preparer organizes, prepares, and files tax returns on behalf of another person. Figuring out how to become a tax preparer requires deciding between a few paths: You can become a tax preparer by registering with the Internal Revenue Service, becoming an accountant, or even by going to law school.  In this guide, we’ll …

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What Is a UX Designer?

UX designers are behind-the-scenes magicians who make our experiences on websites or apps easier, more efficient, and even fun. Through research, testing, and design skills, they imagine and re-imagine websites and apps to match what users are looking for. So, what is a UX designer, and what exactly do they do? In this guide, we’ll …

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Guide to Working at JLL 

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, also known as JLL, is one of the largest professional services companies in the world. JLL specializes in real estate and investment management — buying, building, and investing in commercial, industrial, retail, hotel, and residential real estate transactions. JLL offers career opportunities in finance, product development, technology, engineering, and more. Ready …

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What Is an Auditor?

Auditors are financial professionals who perform audits — they review financial statements, internal processes, and transaction records to assess accuracy and completeness. The two main types of auditors are internal and external. Internal auditors usually work for the company they audit and guide management on improving recording and reporting processes. On the other hand, external …

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What Is a Growth Mindset?

When you think of intelligence, do you think of it as a fixed trait — that the intellect someone is born with is all the intellect they’ll ever have? Or do you think of intelligence as something you can grow and develop if you’re willing to learn? While there may not be a definitive scientific answer …

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What is UX Design?

What’s your experience while reading this blog post? Do you find it easy to read and navigate the page? How you experience a website, app, service, or product is your user experience. There’s a whole industry dedicated to making our interactions with these things easier, more efficient, and better designed: UX design. If you’re interested …

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What Is Auditing? Definition and Types

Auditing involves closely reviewing business processes and documents, such as financial statements to ensure accuracy in reporting. Individuals, small businesses, and large corporations go through audits, which auditors conduct either internally (by auditors employed by the company itself) or externally (by accounting firms).  What Is an Audit? Auditing means investigating — audits can be simple …

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Guide to Working at Adobe

When you think of Adobe, you may think of .pdfs or of Photoshop. And while it’s true these are some of the main products, Adobe is so much more as a company. Adobe got its start working with digital fonts and has grown into a worldwide company that provides creative software used nearly everywhere. If …

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To Ensure an ROI on Their Education, College Students Prioritize Practical Majors and Hard Skills

Students have become increasingly pragmatic when it comes to choosing and preparing for their careers, a new Forage analysis suggests. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the number of college students majoring in business, health, and computer science has grown in recent years, while the number of students majoring in …

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What Is a Data Analyst?

A data analyst is a problem solver who prepares and analyzes data to provide organizations with insights that help them make better business decisions. If you’re interested in a tech career involving both technical skills and interesting challenges, a career in data analytics may be a perfect fit for you.  So, what does a data …

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