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I want to learn how to speak and present myself better. However I am not sure how to begin. I also know if I learn this it might help me in jobs and interviews. Not that my skills at this moment are horrible. However I am not sure how I would start. Good presentation is important and determines how others will see you.
The book 'etiquette' by Emily Post. It's an old book and I suppose is so much more formal, but you should give it a shot. :)
Take what I say about this with a grain of salt, because I've never been what you'd call successful, socially.
I suppose it depends on what you're having trouble with. I have a lot of trouble with some social stuff, like eye contact, making the right facial expression, and detecting when the person I'm talking to is bored with a subject. I also tend to say things impulsively. I'm a bit strange, and I can't rely on first impressions very much. That said, I've found things online that explain some of the things I have trouble with, like eye contact, in a way that makes more sense to me. If there's anything in particular that you think is a problem for you, I can try to find resources, if you like.
One of the most important things, I think, is to be able to apologise and admit when you're wrong (or when somebody is hurt/offended, EVEN IF you don't think what you said was wrong). It might not get you a job, but it's helped me a lot with friendships and other relationships, including professional relationships. Remember that being right isn't always the most important thing. There are things that are important to take a stand on, but you have to pick your battles. It's something I have trouble with, sometimes.