Howcast - How were you supposed to know your computer can't swim? Isn't it called a laptop?

Parts of the Americas was treated to a Total Lunar Eclipse (also known as a "blood moon") in March. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

In this video I re-used some of my offcuts and leftover wooden segmented rings from previous woodturning projects to create this cool looking segmented vase. Total of 13 different layers with variety of different hardwoods like American...

Movie myth? OR clinically correct? Can a defibrillator really jump start a flatlined heart bringing you back from the dead just like in the movies? Learn the science behind an electrical shock to your heart and when it...

Considering a Liberal Arts degree but worried about snagging a job after graduation? Check out what these seasoned professionals have to say, including what the Liberal Arts offered which no other degree could!

First job interview coming up and unsure if your tie is too flashy? Invited to an after-hours event and wondering if jeans are acceptable? Our friend Thomas answers these questions and more in the latest men's edition of Dressing for...

Think it's about time you've earned a raise at your job? Billy explains some popular tactics to improve your chances!

How to do an informational interview

No matter the industry, networking is essential to a long, successful career. The most successful networkers know that the real work begins well before the event begins and ends long after you get home. Preparation and follow-up are just...

Preparing for an upcoming in-person interview? Check out Billy in action (with a little help from his twin brother, Stewart) to learn the do's and don't's of the face-to-face interview!

You've spent weeks preparing answers for that upcoming job interview. Strengths and weaknesses, why you were fired, and all the other usual suspects. But are you also preparing solid questions for the interview? Listen to what some of...

Are you on the fence trying to decide if graduate school is the right decision? Check out what Billy and some of our alumni interview have to say first. The answers may surprise you!

"Teamwork makes the dream work." Want to know the qualities of a proven, results-driven team? It takes some conscious work and Billy walks us through how!

Now that you know why it's important to have a mentor, Billy walks us through the steps to actually ask someone to be your mentor.

Career fairs are one of the best ways for students to meet prospective employers and ultimately land a job. But you can't just roll out of bed and show up! Billy walks us through all the steps to make the career fair a success, from...

What comes to mind when you hear the word "professionalism"? It's what separates you from the pack and catches the eye of management. We've been asking all of our interviewees to define the word and whether we're asking a scientist or a...

In this third part of our "Business Etiquette" series, Billy Glading and Crystal L. Bailey from the Etiquette Institute of Washington walk us through the do's and don'ts of business etiquette for after hours events as well as business...

As technology advances, companies turn more and more to virtual interviewing where they are able to "sit down" with a prospective hire no matter the distance. Think it's not that big of a deal to prepare specifically for a virtual...

Applying for a job and the employer asks for a cover letter? No sweat! Billy walks us through the process of crafting the perfect cover letter.

Could King Kong ever evolve to exist? Could we simply scale up a gorilla? How and where could this giant ape develop? Join us as we explore the science behind the king of monsters!

Starting a job search may seem like a daunting task at first! But the process becomes a lot easier once you break it down into manageable steps. Check out what our recent senior-level interviewees have to share about breaking the process...

Some resumes have the "x factor" and some don't. Want to find out what makes a hiring manager toss a resume directly into the garbage? Some reasons may seem obvious but some may surprise you!

Once you've made the decision to further your education with graduate school, you can now focus on the application process. From test prep to letters of recommendation, Billy walks through everything you'll need to be ready!

Billy offers some quick tips on why every student should try to find a mentor.