Sometimes a great career path isn’t a straight one, but one with many exciting curves and stops along the way. Teen Vogue accessories director Shiona Turini worked her way up through the ranks of fashion by way of public relations, getting her start as an intern at Yves Saint Laurent...

Though the U.S Senate recently voted against President Obama’s $447 billion jobs bill, everyday workers — employed and unemployed — still find ways to push forward, with persistence, faith and a will to remain positive by any means. Despite continuously devastating setbacks, many...

When it comes to gaining valuable work experience to compete in today’s job market, it is undeniable that internships are vital in building a quality resume. And making the most of each experience is key. “As a previous intern and internship supervisor, I’ve witnessed a plethora...

In today’s job market, the more you know, the better. With more entry- to mid-level jobs requiring a master’s degree, many are finding that simply holding a bachelor’s degree just isn’t enough. While going straight to graduate school might be the likely alternative for some, many...

You’re one of the lucky few selected for a job interview! Whether you are fresh out-of-college or longing for a career change, the possibility of clinching a job with the potential for success and financial rewards is bound to produce some butterflies in your tummy. Going through the...

Are natural hair and locs unprofessional in corporate America? That was the subject broached by the friend of a friend on Facebook recently. The young lady stated that she likes natural hairstyles, but because she works in an entry level position at a conservative investment bank, she...

Two-time Olympic gold medalist, Sanya Richards-Ross, doesn’t intend to be defeated. Not as the world’s reigning 400m champion, not even when it comes to achieving the seemingly impossible work/life balance. This 25-year-old track & field athlete has already won Female Athlete of The...

In 2008, Eldridge Betts realized he didn’t have enough money to continue studying for his associates degree in culinary arts. So he applied for Marriott International Inc.’s Scholar Program, which the hospitality chain launched in 2007 to increase and diversify its talent pipeline. Through...

As unemployment rates remain high and people compete for work, securing a job will be no easy task for the 1.65 million undergraduates expected to enter the workforce this year according to the United States Educational Department. The authors of Your Career Game (Stanford Business Books;...

Celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright knows a lot about heads of state. After all, he has been styling First Lady Michelle Obama’s hair since 2007 when his agent booked him to style the then senator’s wife for the covers of two different magazines. Wright styled Obama’s hair in Denver for...