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Do you dream in code and long to turn your programming fantasies into website realities? Then becoming a web developer — the person who writes computer code allowing websites and applications to function — may be a good fit for you.

You enter the lunchroom, and discussion among your employees halts. They drop eye contact with you, and then everyone scurries away. You get the feeling they were talking about you.

Recognize the scenario? “It may be because you’re a bad boss,” says Anthony ...

Project management is a hot career these days — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth rate for IT project managers of 18 percent from 2010 to 2020. But being successful takes the right combination of personal traits, experience and training.

The era of the computer geek who eats, dreams and sleeps in binary code but doesn’t engage with other departments in the company is over.

“The demand is shifting away from the computer programmer who knows nothing about business to the person who is a hybrid of being very business-savvy, as ...

Thinking about telecommuting? Although working from home can offer more flexibility than being in a traditional office, you still have to meet your employer’s deadlines and expectations — and that takes discipline.

“Today, telecommuting is something that enters many of our work worlds, [so] ...

Nursing is more prestigious than ever. Not only are nurses in demand, but they have more options of places to work and opportunities to learn new specialties.

“Gallup polls have called [nursing] the most trusted profession in America ...

When it comes to your career, can you pin it to win it? Pinterest® Pin Boards get their fair share of cute photos of kittens climbing out of hatboxes, and pictures of cotton balls made into Halloween ghost pins. But you can also use the Pinterest business pages, which are designed for commercial use, to offer a clear picture of your professional expertise....

In an age when work follows you home on your laptop, and home life can intrude on office time in email and cellphone calls, it’s hard to strike a balance between your career and the rest of your life.

And yet, according to Leslie Baker, a licensed marriage and family therapist ...

There’s no denying it: The concept of transformational leadership has become hot. Hip-hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons praised New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for being a transformational leader in a Huffington Post blog. So what exactly is this trendy way of motivating others?

Joining an industry organization can help advance your career, so it’s no wonder there are close to a 100,000 professional and trade associations in the country, according to the American Society of Association Executives. 

It’s important not just to join a group because it has your profession’s name ...

Whether you’re on a job interview or just meeting another parent from the PTA, the first five minutes you spend with someone can often determine how far that relationship will go, says Nikisha Johnson, an instructor in the communication program at University of Phoenix and a program director for a nonprofit organization....

Taking tests isn’t just for students — it can also help boost your career. “Our interests and skill capabilities are constantly evolving, so it makes sense to reassess our abilities throughout our careers,” says Igor Khayet, senior manager of the Phoenix Career Services™ team. Here are five online assessments that can help identify your next opportunity:...

If you’re looking for a profession with strong hiring potential, you might consider teaching.

Hundreds of thousands of teaching jobs are expected to open up throughout the rest of the decade, according to Gary Christiansen, a teacher with more ...

The future of criminal justice is high-tech — from police beats to border security to the courts. “Science and technology are going to play a huge role in criminal justice over the next 20 years,” according to Steven Campas, a retired police commander and campus college chair for the University of Phoenix College of Criminal Justice and Security at the Sacramento Valley ...

In a crowded job market, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to advance your career. Although there’s no substitute for person-to-person contact when it comes to the professional arena — and there’s no app that can totally automate your job hunt for you — using these free mobile apps can certainly make networking and job hunting easier:...

Doctors and nurses may be the first people who come to mind when you think about the health care industry. But as aging baby boomers, returning veterans with long-term needs, and patients with chronic illnesses put increasing demands on the medical system, hospitals and health care services are hiring more administrators....

Want to know the secret to creating an effective business team — one that is all about teamwork?

The most effective teams tap into what makes each member unique and what motivates them, according to Cathy Rodgers, a corporate consultant on ...

Your resumé scored you a job interview, but the hiring manager wants to conduct it by phone, something employers often do to prescreen applicants. How do you distinguish yourself?

Sandra Abbey, an MBA program instructor at the University of Phoenix ...

Nurse practitioners are among the most in-demand professionals in the health care industry, and the field is expected to grow because of the Affordable Care Act and aging baby boomers requiring more medical services.

But pursuing this career requires more than a good bedside manner and a ...

You just got an email from your boss telling you a new computer system is being installed next month, and you’re expected to get up to speed on how to use it in two weeks.

This news makes you: A. Excited. You love learning new things that will ...

You don’t feel well. But you’re debating on whether to take a sick day. You’re a conscientious employee, so perhaps your devotion to the job usually wins that decision.

You’re not alone: 80 percent of office workers go to work even when they ...

Being a nurse these days isn’t just about taking temperatures and starting IVs. “When I first started my nursing career 30 years ago, the medical community scoffed at the idea of nurses being professionals with advanced skills,” notes Lesley Hunt, who teaches courses in the LPN/LVN to BSN program at the University of Phoenix Main Campus. “But now nurses are held to higher ...

Searching for a job is often a time-consuming process, and it’s no different for many of the more than 250,000 active-duty troops discharged from the military each year. But for some veterans, figuring out where to seek advice for a civilian career can be daunting.

A key trait of entrepreneurs who make it is optimism, and it’s no wonder. If you’re looking to start a business, the power of positivity is a valuable force to have on your side.

You’ll also need a strong work ethic, a solid financial plan and, of course, ...

If you want to be a successful entrepreneur in today’s competitive marketplace, it’s not enough to hang a virtual shingle on the Internet announcing that you’re open for business, and then kick back.

“If you’re really determined to create a thriving small business,” says Dave ...