Volunteering can help you get a foot in the door at an organization where you would like to eventually work, Arnie Fertig writes. Hone in on your ideal volunteer opportunity by listing your marketable skills, the roles you want and the type of charitable organizations that interest you.

When starting a new job, study the company's internal documentation and observe co-workers to pick up on best practices, Devon Delfino writes. Be open to feedback and new assignments.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been investigating Uber for possible gender discrimination, sources said. The federal investigation is the latest in a string of issues for the company though an Uber spokesman said the organization is actively taking steps to improve its diversity and equality practices.

Prepare your references by giving them a list of your recent projects, as well as your resume and cover letter, Monica Torres writes. Explain the qualities that the job requires and the types of questions that they might receive.

The most productive people have large chunks of free time on their calendars, author Laura Vanderkam argues in a new book. People who claim to be "constantly time-pressed" are often failing to make progress on their key goals.

Astronomers have accidentally discovered 12 more moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing the total to 79. One such moon, with the proposed name Valetudo, is an "oddball" moon that rotates in the same direction as Jupiter but has a bigger orbit than is commonly seen with such prograde moons.