Philadelphia Jobs Report: Which College Classes Will Help You Find A Job
Jill Schlesinger has the details on the best college classes to help you find a job.
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Jill Schlesinger has the details on the best college classes to help you find a job.
Jill Schlesinger reports on the key steps that stay-at-home parents need to take as they seek to rejoin the workforce.
"There is tons of material available online about conquering the different disciplines and platforms of digital marketing, web design and coding. Find top influencers and blogs, bookmark them and check them out every day," says Matthew Sommer.
"Talk to therapists from various backgrounds and theoretical orientations and query them about your job-related interests. Cultivate relationships with people in the helping professions and find a mentor," suggests Dr. Aileen McCabe-Maucher.
"If you can solve problems and think critically, you can be successful in any industry," says financial advisor, Rob Wilson.
Jill Schlesinger reports you'll need to brush up your resume and Linkedin profile.
Jill Schlesinger reports good bosses can make a difference by exposing employees to different situations.
"First, be diligent in growing your technical skills because without those skills you won't progress through the various levels of the firm," says Gary Master's to graduates wanting to enter into the field of public accounting.
The chief of staff role is similar to that of a director of administration. There are aspects of employee management, recruitment and hiring, process management and leading complex initiatives that are aligned with the vision and mission of the organization.
"Be sure you are doing it for the students. I honestly feel that teaching college students is a gift," says Sherri Hope Culver.
Jill Schlesinger explains which college classes are most likely to help you land a job.
Jill Schlesinger explains why it may be worth it to go back to school.
"An education can be really helpful in providing the basic fundamentals that any business major needs entering the workforce. Couple that learning with on-the-job experience, and it made for smarter and more efficient results-oriented focus," says director of administration, Jessica Mazzeo.
Technology has given us great tools to connect with people in a million different ways, but those tools are nothing if you don't know how to put them to work.
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Jill Schlesinger reports if you're considering a career change, start by identifying an industry that pays well and is in need of more workers.
"Teachers are always learning and thinking about how to improve their teaching, and how to make a difference in the lives of their students," says principal, Karen Schade.
"As a mental training coach with a background in educational applied sport psychology, I help athletes of all ages reach their peak performance, both in and out of their chosen sport, however, for me, it's not just about improving an athlete's mindset, but developing the athlete as a whole," says Dr. K.C. Wilder.
Devereux helps individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism and mental health challenges lead a fulfilling life.
Jill Schlesinger reports stay a home parents rejoining the workforce need to take essential steps to help them land a job.
Jill Schlesinger reports Americans get the least paid vacation time in the world.
The fastest way I've found to learn how to accomplish something with technology is to try to do it on a small-scale environment while studying material on how to do so along the way.
"Be very sure this is the right path for you. All legal careers have important issues at their heart, and all have clients who care very deeply about their causes, but in the criminal justice system, liberty is at stake," says Attorney Ellen Brotman.
"A trend in hiring practices is promoting your culture. First you have to have one, and be able to articulate it well," says CEO Alan Rihm.
Jill Schlesinger reports companies are doing more than calling to verify your work history.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
Philadelphia City Council is getting ready to jump into the plans for a new Sixers arena in Market East. Here's the schedule.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
The Norristown Area School District has an unprecedented number of multilingual learners.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Philadelphia's dry streak finally came to an end, but there's not much rain in the forecast this week.
South Jersey communities are still feeling the effects of heavy smoke from the Pheasant Run Wildfire in Glassboro that blanketed the region over the weekend.
On Veterans Day, we give gratitude to those who served. But doctors say the holiday can trigger difficult emotions for some vets and we need to be sensitive to their needs.
The hateful message was spread across a woman's fence in Lawnside, a predominantly Black town in Camden County.
Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington hosted a special event Monday to honor veterans, military members and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
This brave teen's Delaware medical team agreed with her reasoning that life with a prosthetic would be better than the limitations she faced with her leg.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Brailey Valenzuela became the fourth patient at CHOP to successfully undergo this type of fetal heart surgery.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Von Maur, one of the country's top retailers, held its grand opening Saturday at South Hills Village.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
A crash is blocking westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bensalem on Tuesday morning.
Numerous changes to the NJ Transit Morris and Essex Lines and Northeast Corridor could impact commuters' schedules.
Lower Merion Police said a woman was struck and killed at City Avenue/US 1 and Conshohocken State Road by a driver in a dark-colored Toyota Camry.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 workers will continue negotiations on a new contract after making progress at the bargaining table.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Sean Higgins, the alleged drunk driver charged with killing Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared in court Tuesday.
Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist, and then scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Zack Wheeler was named a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award along with Paul Skenes of the Pirates and Chris Sale of the Braves.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 7-2 headed into Thursday night's game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jordan Mailata has been on injured reserve for the team's last four games with a hamstring injury he suffered in the win over the Browns.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia is receiving $5 million in grants for conservation, community parks and recreation from Pennsylvania.
SEPTA officials laid out their proposal for a "historically high fare increase" in 2025 that would affect all payment methods, along with "major service cuts." The average fare increase across all transportation modes would go up by nearly 30% — a combination of fare changes proposed in September and additional price increases being put forth in November.
Amy Needle, the president and CEO of Historic Philadelphia, joined CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday morning to discuss what visitors can expect this year.
A crash at Exit 51 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem is blocking the westbound lanes of the highway. Kim Hudson has the latest on how to get around the crash scene.
Several weeks of hearings and public testimony get underway Tuesday as Philadelphia considers a proposal to build the Sixers' new arena in Center City. Plus, Franklin Square is getting into the holiday spirit as temperatures take a nose dive this week. More on these stories in your Digital Brief of Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.