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Social media has significantly changed the recruiting world. While it’s OK to post fun photos that don’t relate to your career, remember, in some industries, especially creative fields and the visual arts, Instagram is an ideal platform to present your work. Sometimes, it can even land you a job....

Finding top talent in the Washington region can be challenging. That being the case, you'll want to get the right hires the first time. Learn how.

You mastered the entry-level position, impressed your boss and worked your way up to a management role within three years. Here are the steps you need to take after that..

learn about six ways you’re hurting your chance of advancement.

Do you hate your job? Would you rather wash broken dishes than go to work? If you're nodding with a pained expression, you belong in the overcrowded hate-my-job camp. Just don’t stay too long.

Workplace change comes in many forms, from a new office software program to changes in job title, management or department. How well you adapt to these shifts depends on many factors, from your personality to how the change is introduced and managed. But whatever the change and how it arrives, th...

Washington, D.C., is a dynamic area to work in with plenty of opportunities. According to a spring 2015 survey conducted, Washington placed tenth in its top 25 cities for jobs. At that time there were 116,770 job openings in the District.

Thinking about leaving your job? Here are thirteen signs its time to leave your job.

While some industries anticipate employees coming and going and are prepared for it, others struggle with a high level of employee turnover. Find out what's causing it.

One step applicants sometimes forget is preparing themselves to ask the employer a few questions of their own. Yet, it’s a key part of the interview process to remember. It is almost a given employers will pause towards the end of the meeting and say, "Do you have any questions for me?"

It is easy to discount the importance of soft skills—after all, shouldn’t everyone know how to get along with others? But not preparing to showcase your interpersonal skills would be a mistake. Learn how to shine the spotlight on your soft skill as a job applicant.

Working abroad isn’t all coffee and croissants. Before you accept a position in a foreign country, make sure you fully understand the immigration, healthcare, and financial risks you’re taking.

If you have a PhD in machine learning or computer science, and you possess strong communication and research skills, you’ve basically won the AI job search lottery. Learn how you can make an impact as an AI research scientist.

With the recent A.I. boom, those considering a career in tech may want to think about becoming a NLP engineer. What can you expect when pursuing this career?

With the emergence of A.I., many workers have begun using it in some form or another as a daily part of their job. But when is it acceptable to do so, and when is it just plain unethical?

It can be tricky to determine whether pursuing extra credentials outside of office hours can really help you get ahead in the office. The benefits, however, often outweigh the time and effort. Here are just a few reasons to consider getting a career or professional certification.

Toxic. Bully. Saboteur. Insecure. Narcissistic. Micromanager. Jerk. If any or all of these sound like your boss, welcome to the club no one wants to join. Fellow club members can tell you how to survive a bad boss and win by landing a better gig with a good boss.

Are you considering making plumbing your career? Keep these hard and soft skills in mind— they’ll help you on your professional journey.

Electricians are an essential to maintaining our society’s framework, but how much do you really know about the profession? Read on for some essential skills needed for this in-demand career.