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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Recruiters are divided over whether the cover letter is still useful: some say it's an outdated tradition while others swear it's a key to snagging a job.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

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So 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

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Translating 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

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Will 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

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Are 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

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6 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

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Dear 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...

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Can 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

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3 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

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Second 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...

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Women: 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

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Can 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

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When 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

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Colleagues 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

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Francis 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

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The 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

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25 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,...

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How 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

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The 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...

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Management 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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