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🎉Welcome to your new Kaplan Career Community!🎉
The Kaplan Community Team welcomes you to a new community experience centered on exploring different careers. Our goal has always been to ensure you are the center of the Kaplan Community experience and this focus will help you get the most out of your Kaplan Community experience. Have questions after you see what’s new?…
💼 Got Laid Off? Here’s How to Bounce Back and Get Hired in the New Year
If you’ve been laid off recently, you’re not alone and it doesn’t mean your career is off track. In fact, the months leading into a new year can be one of the best times to reset, rebrand, and relaunch your job search. Companies start posting new openings as budgets refresh in January, and the professionals who prepare now…
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview (Even If You’re Early in Your Career)
One of the most common interview questions, “Tell me about yourself,” is also one of the most misunderstood, especially for people early in their careers. Many candidates believe they need years of experience to answer it well. They worry they do not have enough to say, or that they will sound unqualified if they keep it…
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview as a Senior Leader
For senior leaders, “Tell me about yourself” is not a casual opening question. It is one of the most important moments in the interview. Within the first 60 to 90 seconds, interviewers begin forming opinions about your strategic clarity, executive presence, and whether you understand the role they are hiring for right now.…

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Healthy New Year! Kick Off 2026: Discover Careers in Nutrition & Personal Health!
Happy New Year!🎉 This month, we’re diving into the world of nutritionists, dietitians, and personal health careers. Whether you're looking to change your career or just change your plate, understanding these roles is the first step to a healthier 2026. Why Nutrition Careers are Trending in 2026 Personalized health is…
Unwritten Rules
"What is the 'unwritten rule' of your office or practice area that you wish someone had told you on your first day?"
New Year, New Career Goals
To move the needle in the legal profession this year, we have to stop looking at career progression as a ladder and start viewing it as a series of strategic maneuvers. In the high-pressure environment of 2026, the traditional path of "putting your head down and doing good work" has become a dangerous gamble. While…
To stay competitive over the next 5 years, where are you investing most of your energy right now?
Top 5 Legal Trends to Watch in 2026
The legal profession stands on the precipice of a new era, defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting client demands, and an increased emphasis on corporate responsibility. As we look ahead to 2026, five key trends will shape the future of legal practice. First, the widespread integration of artificial…
AI Automation in Finance Careers
Are you currently using AI agents to automate routine reporting, or are you still doing the 'heavy lifting' manually? What’s the biggest risk you see in AI-driven forecasting?
Why the Definition of Financial Advice is the Key to Your CFP® Career
In the world of financial services, words have weight. For those who have earned the right to use the CFP® marks, a single conversation can shift the entire legal and ethical landscape of a client relationship. The transition from "getting to know you" to "providing professional guidance" can happen in a heartbeat. For…
The Relationship Between Financial Safety Nets and Saving Habits
A 2025 study published in the International Journal of Financial Studies identifies a critical link between informal safety nets, long-term goal setting, and consistent saving behavior. Core Definitions Financial Safety Net: The ability to access $3,000+ in emergency support from friends or relatives living outside the…
Career Pivot Question
For those who left the bedside for HealthTech, Pharma, or Consulting—what was the hardest 'clinical habit' you had to break to succeed in a corporate environment?
Preparing for Clinicals: Nursing Edition
Before my first day of nursing school clinicals, I remember being a nervous wreck. I didn’t know what to expect or what my preceptor would be like, and, of course, I had those first-day jitters. But after a few clinical days, I found myself more confident and prepared. So, I’ve put together some tips that helped me…

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