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.
Jill Schlesinger reports
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.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
Consumer experts say some solutions are simpler and more accessible than people may realize.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
A teenage boy is stable after he was rushed to a hospital following a shooting in North Philadelphia late on Tuesday night.
Part of Interstate 76 in South Philadelphia has reopened after a crash sent seven people to hospitals Tuesday night.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Police say a 2-year-old male wallaby escaped its enclosure at the Cape May County Park & Zoo overnight.
Heavy flames scorched a wooded area in Hamilton Township on Tuesday and threatened a half dozen homes.
Philadelphia police are searching for a vehicle and two suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a Haddonfield man in Southwest Philly.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
New Jersey leaders are gathering in Camden County for a "special statewide announcement" of plans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Bryce Harper homered twice, Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters in eight strong innings and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Athletics 9-1 on Tuesday night.
The NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston's first-round exit from the playoffs.
The Phillies on Tuesday activated closer Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list and traded Trevor Richards to the White Sox.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse was away from the team Tuesday ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks to attend the funeral of his brother.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
Cirque du Soleil's "big top" is returning to the Philadelphia area, as their production "Luzia," featuring amazing acrobatic performances, begins May 7 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Cirque du Soleil's senior publicist Charlie Wagner joins our Janelle Burrell for a preview of the excitement.
The PGA Championship is coming to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, along with lots of Philadelphia-inspired merch! CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri has a look at what's available and how you can shop, even without a ticket to the tournament.
About half of all Americans with a credit card say they can't afford to pay it off in full each month, according to a new survey from progressive think tank The Century Foundation. Researchers say rising rates are pushing balances higher and costing consumers more over time.
Dining Under the Stars kicks off its 19th season this Wednesday night, transforming State Street into an al fresco dining experience.
In 1908, West Virginia native Anna Jarvis started a Mother's Day celebration in Philadelphia in honor of her mother, and to champion better health care for women and children. Kerri Corrado reports.