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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.

Bie Aweh, 33, lives in Newark, New Jersey and Dakar, Senegal and moved from running programs at nonprofits and universities to developing underrepresented talent. She received her MA in Social Justice Education and serves as HR Business Partner at DoorDash.

With increased attention on employee well-being and burnout, we wanted to learn more. A recent Energage study of more than 240,000 workers indicates employees do seem to be struggling.

Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. That’s what I was taught and it’s a mindset that largely remains. I continue to believe that most of what we most want to do is a combination of setting an intention and following through with the effort.

These days, most industries have some opportunity to become “certified.” Before you start pursuing certification, make sure you understand what type of program you’re signing up for and how it can benefit you in the long run.

What should do you when your new job brings a few surprises? Take a deep breath and remember these strategies for successfully navigating unexpected change at your new company.

In the professional world of requests for recommendations and introductions there are a bunch of reasons why I, or someone, might say no to your request. Read on to learn more!!

Some standard guidelines for interviewing still apply. But if you want to ace an interview in 2022, some adjustments may be necessary. If you’re getting interview guidance from a source written more than a few years ago, things have changed.

Have you ever thought about which careers are considered the best to have? This list will show you the top five careers in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia metro area (DMV) and the skills required for each.

There are many reasons you may find yourself teaching, even if it isn’t in your background. Here are five skills that make great teachers—and that you may already possess.

Today, the economy is up, unemployment is down, politicians are bragging, and businesspeople are high-fiving. But what goes up…To recession-proof your career and prepare for the inevitable, consider these six tips.

Thanks to online reviews, we can receive that information any time and about anything. But should you believe online company reviews when job hunting?

Finding a new job is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. It’s up there with eating healthier, losing weight, and saving money. Like those other resolutions, its continual popularity signals how demanding it can be, and December’s best intentions don’t necessarily translate to success....

Everyone knows starting a new job has unique challenges. But pregnancy can add a whole different level of complication to an already stressful time. So how do you break the happy news to your boss? Read on for some tips and suggestions—and congratulations!

While a posting’s date will tell you how long it’s been up, it provides no indication of whether or not the employer is still actively looking. So, how long do you realistically have to apply for a job you found online?

When you’re looking for a new job, you’re bound to apply to certain places that are less than perfectly suited for you. Whatever the case, you could find yourself offered a job you really don’t want to take. Awkward, right? So how do you get out of this sticky situation gracefully? The following ...

In every workplace, there's an annoying individual that drives their coworkers crazy. You might think that person is someone else. But have you ever stopped to consider it might actually be you? A lack of self-awareness is often the culprit behind irritating behaviors. So if you want to find out ...

Whatever the reason, it is finally time to quit your job. While circumstances will certainly vary depending on your relationship with your supervisor and the company, here’s a how-to guide for resigning from your job with grace and class.

Many career opportunities exist in the D.C. market, yet you'll find a lot of competition for some of these jobs. If you want to stand out, you need to make an effort to dazzle hiring managers. Here are seven ways to help you shine

So you think you want to become a data scientist? Discover exactly what the job involves, including current salary expectations and future outlook.