Job opportunities will abound for skilled automotive technicians , and industry professionals agree that many shops have trouble finding enough qualified employees. The experts stressed the importance of reaching young people early to recruit them into automotive careers and ensuring that they have top-notch training in the technical aspects of the field.

Job No. 1 for the American worker? Better sleep. With so many Americans unemployed -- 5.3 million joined the jobless rolls since 2008 -- there's increased urgency to stand out from the competition. Those trying to combat the longer work days and added stress of the economic downturn need to first focus on getting better sleep.

If you’re among the millions of baby boomers that the recession has driven back into the job-hunting workforce, don’t overlook one of your most important professional assets -- your ability to hear clearly.

The once-popular board game Careers allowed players to seek new professions simply by rolling the dice. Yet switching careers, even in these tough economic times, need not be such a gamble. A careful assessment of your career goals and interests, and a well-conceived plan on how to achieve them, can lead to a more rewarding job.

Job interviews can be filled with anxiety if you are not prepared for the questions and the answers. Preparing for your job interview is a lot more than updating your resume and getting a haircut. Doing your homework is critical to your success. To prepare for a job interview, here are a few questions you should be expecting.

Pets, it seems, are showing up in the workplace more than ever. Here's why.

The comfort of your own bed is a precious thing. After a few days of traveling, most of us start missing our favorite pillow, sheets, mattress and even alarm clocks. Familiarity helps make it easier to relax. Even if you travel often and are used to staying in hotels and adjusting to new settings, you’re still likely to suffer from sleep deprivation.