Gabrielle Ellerbrock, Ed.D., is a university relations recruiter for Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in science that delivers innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services. Thermo Fisher Scientific employs 130,000 people worldwide and generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue. Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. …

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Qualitative research seeks to understand people’s experiences and perspectives by studying social organizations and human behavior. Data in qualitative studies focuses on people’s beliefs and emotional responses. Qualitative data is especially helpful when a company wants to know how customers feel about a product or service, such as in user experience (UX) design or marketing.  …

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There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not want) from a job. Yet finding and applying for an internship isn’t easy — and you might wonder whether it’s worth the stress and effort.  I remember making …

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A QA analyst is the person who analyzes the QA process. And that makes sense. But what exactly is a QA analyst looking for? And what do they do when they find it? Do they do more than analyze? It’s a lot to think about, but this guide breaks it all down.  Definition of a …

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Computer programming is a technology field that focuses on designing, writing, testing, and modifying instructions — or code — that computer systems and devices use to perform specific tasks. This career requires technical expertise and programming skills to create the code that makes software programs and applications function, translating the software’s design into instructions that …

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Research is the process of examining a hypothesis to make discoveries. Practically every career involves research in one form or another. Accountants research their client’s history and financial documents to understand their financial situation, and data scientists perform research to inform data-driven decisions.  In this guide, we’ll go over:  Research Definition Research is an investigation …

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Career preparation is a core component of the college experience — but nearly half of college students don’t feel confident that they have the skills and resources to land their first job, according to a Forage study. Moreover, many students are foregoing traditional university-centric resources, including career centers, career fairs, and, to a lesser extent, …

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Quality assurance is a process that helps ensure a software program functions flawlessly (or close to it). Though their work often occurs during the early stages, a QA tester has a significant impact on the end product. The guide covers QA tester salaries, types of QA jobs, and what a typical day as a QA …

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Can you really ask for an internship with an email? While you may hear some “no” responses, the answer is yes — emailing to ask about internship opportunities is a valuable way to show interest and even land a gig. In this guide, we’ll walk you through why you should send an internship email, how …

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Microsoft Excel is a program in the Office 365 suite typically used to store, sort, and manipulate data. Although Excel is not a database, it is often used in data analytics and finance careers to assess large amounts of information and create visualizations. It’s also a commonly used tool in project management to organize information …

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