Career Advice

Whether you are in retail, or you are a student preparing to enter the workforce, the ability to deliver a good presentation is key.

You’re in line for a great job, but the interview isn’t going well. The questions you are being asked are not only making you uncomfortable but many of them are illegal. There is a way to handle these types of situations, says employment expert Aaron Boyce of the Sacramento Stride Center, a non-profit educational organization that provides computer training and business development to primarily low income people.



Whether you're in a traditional office setting, or working remotely, what companies value most, say recruiters, is openness to change.

Are you able to see the big picture while monitoring small details? Do you have the ability to work with a team yet feel comfortable spending time alone going over schedules and budgets? Can you assume a leadership role and build consensus among different people with varying needs and agendas? Do you thrive in a deadline-driven environment? If your answer is yes to the above, then perhaps a career in project management is for you.   

You have an important job interview or presentation but the jitters are getting the better of you. Here are a few tips on how to calm your nerves and nail that interview.



Creating an effective resume could make all the difference in getting that interview.

In this tough job market, students wonder if college is still worth it. 

Pace yourself with the amount of times you contact an employer after an interview. Don't do anything to lessen your chances of getting the job. 

When the job market is tight, employees have to make serious choices on travel and other issues. Here are some options to help you navigate.

Professional development coach Tiya Cunningham Sumter says documenting your job search and tailoring your resume will put you ahead of the rest.