I'm a 2-time college dropout and I followed this unusual career advice to land my dream job working in a national park

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Yosemite National Park is among the places Megan Wright has worked after she decided to leave college and follow her dreams.

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Job seekers are getting increasingly bold by 'cheating' in interviews — and AI is making it worse

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Job postings attract a lot of applicants in this economy — but experts say there need to be some rules of the road when it comes to using AI and other new technology.

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Where you should look for a job if you can't break into consulting, according to a Harvard career advisor

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A Harvard career adviser says students should consider options other than consulting.

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A millennial with a doctoral degree and over $250k in student-loan debt says she's been looking for a job for 4 years. She wishes she prioritized work experience over education.

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A. Rasberry has struggled to find a job in her field of study for the past four years after earning her doctorate in business administration.

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How to apply for a job with an employer that has rejected you in the past

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Stepping Out to be Different. Teamwork and Leadership Concepts with Wooden People Figures.

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5 things you should always have on your résumé and 8 items to leave out

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Job seekers should leave out their photo and references on their résumé, experts told Business Insider.

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Picking up extra jobs, canceling classes, and huddling in a Walmart: How North Carolina college students are navigating Hurricane Helene

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North Carolina college students describe the disruptions they've faced since Hurricane Helene hit.

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I hired a virtual assistant after I realized how overwhelmed I was with work. Asking for help was hard, but it's been so worth it.

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Tawny Lara (not pictured) hired a virtual assistant to help with her business.

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Hurricane Helene devastates Asheville's small beer breweries: 'It's quite heartbreaking.'

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Hi-Wire Brewing's main Asheville location was destroyed by Hurricane Helene.

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I attended a self-help retreat for top female executives — and ended up in tears

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