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.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police said.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Beginning in late January, Yuengling brand beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants in Illinois, with their brews coming to store shelves in the following weeks.
A cold front will bring the chance for spotty rain and snow showers Thursday morning, followed by a sharp drop in the mercury Thursday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what caused a home inside Nockamixon State Park to go up in flames Wednesday morning, killing a woman and dog.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on North Hicks Street that may have stemmed from an argument between neighbors over where trash was placed on the curb.
Under the proposed tax hike, the average home valued at around $255,000 would see an annual increase of approximately $185.
A South Jersey high school student is brightening children's days and passing the time as they wait in the courtroom gallery with his service project "Crayons for Courts."
Mysterious drones are circling the skies over Morris County, New Jersey, and now the FBI is investigating.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
Seven people in total were indicted in two separate human trafficking rings in North and South Jersey, the attorney general's office announced Tuesday.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the whale had to be euthanized after washing up on the beach in West Cape May Tuesday.
The Brandywine Warriors need to raise more than $10,000 before traveling to Florida to compete in the 2024 United YFL Championship tournament.
Delaware State Police are investigating after a New York man was robbed and shot at the Biden Welcome Center in Newark Sunday morning.
Multiple backups were seen on traffic cameras on I-95 as crews responded to multiple crashes Wednesday morning.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
The holiday season can be triggering for people in recovery. Experts share tips to ease the pressure.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Black Friday is not just a major shopping day, it's also a crucial day for many small businesses that rely on their deep connection with their customers.
Some of the Philadelphia region's best malls saw an influx of customers on Black Friday.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
Evesham Township police are advising drivers to temporarily avoid eastbound Route 70 in the area of South Cropwell Road as construction crews repair a water main break.
New bike lane laws in Philadelphia won't be enforced until the spring, but one man is taking matters into his own hands.
Traffic on the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge was blocked in both directions Tuesday morning after a car caught fire.
Sources told CBS Philadelphia conversations are ongoing to find a better, permanent location for a bus terminal in the city.
The Philadelphia Eagles, winners of eight straight games, can clinch a playoff berth this week. Here's how.
Before Cherelle Parker's town hall, City Council met with Sixers officials for the final scheduled hearing on the controversial project.
Paul George scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Hornets 110-104 to earn back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
Philadelphia will display murals to honor four "Real Life Rockys," or local heroes who embody the fictional boxer's spirit and gritty mentality.
Sylvester Stallone has lent his Rocky statue to Philadelphia for the first-ever RockyFest, a six-day celebration of the films.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be stopping at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field in May 2025 for the Grand National Tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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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.
Pennsylvania natives Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter dominated streaming in 2024.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Thursday as an Arctic cold front moves into the Delaware Valley. Some rain and snow showers could impact the morning commute, and howling winds gusting up to 40+ mph will make temperatures feel like the teens.
A woman and a dog were killed in a house fire in Haycock Township, Bucks County, on Wednesday morning.
The developer looking to transform Ocean City's Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel will speak at a town hall meeting Wednesday night, the ERs at two Delaware Counties hospitals are open after technical issues shut them down Tuesday, and the search continues for a woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in western Pennsylvania.
Shoppers at the Light the World Giving Machine can choose a variety of items to go to local and global charities and help people in need. Wakisha Bailey chats with Kate Sookhoo from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fashion District manager Ryan Williams and of course Santa Claus.