Are we killing off the cover letter?
Recruiters are divided over whether the cover letter is still useful: some say it's an outdated tradition while others swear it's a key to snagging a job. By Denis Wilson
View ArticleSo you want to snag a corporate board seat
Most companies still recruit directors the old-fashioned way -- it's all about who knows you -- but social media now play an important role too. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleTranslating military experience into a civilian career
It's often far from clear how veterans' skills fit into the business world, but some employers, like AT&T, are finding ways to bridge the gap. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleWill your job survive a corporate turnaround?
When a new boss comes in to rescue a failing business, he or she is looking for the "gems" among current managers. Here's how to be one of them. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleAre annual performance reviews necessary?
Ninety-eight percent of human resources executives say yearly evaluations aren't useful, according to a recent survey. So why are companies still doing them? By Anne Fisher
View Article6 ways to find a job in an unfamiliar city
The idea of job hunting in a town where you know no one (yet) is daunting, but laying some groundwork before you move can help. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleDear America: It's time to up our entrepreneurial game
The old paradigm -- get good grades, go to college, get a job, start a family -- is becoming a luxury for the few. How much longer are we going to tell this generation that "good" jobs will simply...
View ArticleCan you get useful information from job references?
Most companies' policies discourage references from revealing anything but job titles and dates of employment. Here's how to learn more. By Anne Fisher
View Article3 good reasons to take a work-free vacation
Are you tempted to get away for a real break, checking in with the office only rarely if at all, but feel the need to explain why? We're here to help. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleSecond careers that make the world a better place
Nonprofits are actively seeking leaders with sharp business skills. Have volunteer experience raising money for a cause? You're a hot property. FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: After 27 years in finance, the...
View ArticleWomen: Want a promotion? Find a boss whose wife has a career.
Men whose spouses don't work outside the home bring attitudes to the office with them that ultimately hold women back, says a new study. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleCan Big Data cut through your growing resume pile?
Several startups are looking to use algorithmically powered job search systems to solve job search woes for candidates and recruiters alike. But can data replace the human touch? By Ethan Rouen
View ArticleWhen you are a beloved employee's replacement
Stepping in for a departed employee everyone loved is a tough act to follow. But, says an executive coach, you can overcome your new peers' resistance. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleColleagues complaining? Why you need to tune it out
Incessant exposure to negativity isn't just a drag -- it's actually bad for your brain, researchers say. Here are some ways to protect yourself. By Anne Fisher
View ArticleFrancis Ford Coppola's search for the best ending
The director discusses his most recent film and how it represents a creatively destructive phase in his impressive career. Interview by Shelley DuBois
View ArticleThe art of quitting gracefully
The way you handle your departure could affect your future career in unforeseen ways. Here's how to avoid burning bridges. By Anne Fisher
View Article25 toughest companies for job interviewees
If you're applying for a job at any of these outfits, bring your "A" game. Sounds daunting but, say most candidates and employees in a new survey, tough is good. FORTUNE -- Brain-teaser questions,...
View ArticleHow to stay productive during the dog days
Distractions abound in summer, but there are ways to help people stay focused on their jobs. One thing that doesn't work, one expert says: "Fake fun." By Anne Fisher
View ArticleThe 15 college majors with the biggest payoffs
To get the best financial return on an investment in four years of college, says an exhaustive new study, it helps to have a head for numbers. By Anne Fisher FORTUNE -- Headed back to school, and...
View ArticleManagement by walking around: 6 tips to make it work
Management by walking around, popularized back in the '80s, may be making a comeback. One reason: For building rapport among team members, it beats emailing from behind closed doors. Dear Annie: My...
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