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Four Steps to a Career in UX

Texas just got a little bit hotter for UX designers. User Experience Design (UX) is one of the fastest-growing career paths in the interactive industry today. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in Texas, specifically the Dallas/Plano/Irving areas, UX careers are booming. Texas is ranked third in the country for its number of […]

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How to Prepare for the CFP® Exam – What You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam

Gearing up for the CFP® Exam can be a daunting task. But with the right practice, prep and persistence, that passing grade could be just a few steps away. What You Need To Know: The six-hour CFP® Exam is offered three times a year at over 265 testing sites across the country, according to the […]

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The Five Fastest-Growing Industries for Project Managers

Calling all project managers! Get that resume updated because your services are in demand. High demand. The industry is expected to add a whopping 22 million new jobs (an increase of 33 percent) through 2027, according to the Project Management Institute’s study Project Management Job Growth and Talent Gap 2017–2027. “Demand over the next 10 […]

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Celebrating Student Worker Appreciation Week 2023

Every April we celebrate National Student Employment Week to recognize and appreciate the student employees who are invaluable to the CAPE team. Get to know our current student team! Blake Green First-year student, Computer Science and Data Science Where are you from? I am from Waller, TX If you were famous, what would you be […]

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How Specialized Spanish Language Skills Advance Legal Careers

According to Forbes, 13% of the U.S. population speaks Spanish at home. However, according to the American Bar Association, only 5% of lawyers in the United States speak Spanish. That leaves a large number of Spanish speakers without access to legal representation in their preferred language. If you are a legal professional, you can increase […]

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What is UX Design and Is It the Right Industry for You?

UX Design: What is all the buzz about? The UX Design field has attracted a lot of attention recently. The salaries are high and the rapid job growth in the industry is expected to continue. Want to take advantage of this blossoming job market? Are you a creative individual? Do you have technical/software development skills? […]

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Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Influential Women in Healthcare, Tech, Media and Science

Women have made impressive progress in recent years to overcome the gender disparities that have long been a feature of the American workplace, particularly in leadership positions. A focus on leadership education and training, as well as building stronger professional networks among women, has helped professional women more than ever elevate their careers. There’s still […]

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Seven Skills for Aspiring Women in Leadership

As the nation’s workforce continues to diversify, so do the executive suites in organizations across all industries. While it’s been a slow process, women now have more opportunities than ever to hold positions in the upper reaches of the organizational chart. Getting there requires a unique blend of important skills. Women in leadership particularly benefit […]

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Three Steps to Demystifying Graphic Design

Demystifying Design  Are you considering becoming a graphic designer? Or maybe you are in a creative field and want to build your skills? Getting started in the design industry can be confusing, and you may have a lot of questions. Read on for a broad outline of the steps necessary to become a designer for […]

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A Few Ways to Fall in Love with Learning All Over Again

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate and cherish the relationships in our lives that bring us joy. At SMU CAPE, we celebrate our love of learning as well as our wonderful instructors and students who inspire us every day. If your relationship with learning is feeling lackluster, we can help you fall in love […]

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Project Management Skills Create Career Opportunities

With the increase in layoffs and the looming threat of a recession, you may be looking for ways to increase your job opportunities and earning potential. If your work involves managing projects, earning a project management certification may be an excellent way to accomplish both of these goals. According to the Project Management Insitute, certified […]

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Your Own Worst Enemy: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever sat in a meeting and wondered, why did they hire me? Have you felt inadequate on the first day at your job? This feeling may be more common than you think, especially among accomplished women in your life. This feeling is called imposter syndrome. The term defines where, no matter how much […]