A recent Supreme Court decision made proving age bias even tougher than before. 
Giving speeches at industry events is a time-tested way to get noticed by headhunters, but Twitter has made it more of a gamble. Luckily, you have other options. By Anne Fisher
In your mid-30s to late 40s and feel like you’ll never get promoted? You’re far from alone, but you can take steps to jump-start your career. By Anne Fisher
Now that hiring is starting to pick up, it may be worth trying again at companies where you applied in the past. Here’s how to do it. By Anne Fisher
Getting your dream job may be a more realistic goal than you think, says an author. He’s speaking from experience. By Anne Fisher
Employers do check references, so declining to provide any is not really an option. Here’s how to manage this essential element of a job hunt. By Anne Fisher
What can you do if your boss holds political views that are the opposite of yours — and he won’t stop talking about them? By Anne Fisher
Asking candidates for social media passwords may soon be illegal in some states. In the meantime, here’s how to say “no” gracefully. By Anne Fisher
Managing your professional image goes far beyond formal evaluations. But they’re a good (and necessary) start.
FORTUNE — Dear Annie: A friend sent me your column on changing a bad performance review, but I have a somewhat different problem, which is that I haven’t been evaluated at all. Managers at my company usually give performance appraisals in January, partly to give everybody a chance to set goals for the year, but MORE
To stand out from your competition, says an executive coach, you need to start a real, memorable conversation. Here’s how to do it. By Anne Fisher
IBM’s 170,000 virtual employees worldwide rarely, if ever, lay eyes on each other. Here’s how they make long-distance mentoring work. By Anne Fisher
Constant conflict and hostility is not only unpleasant, it can damage your health. There are ways to stay sane and protect yourself. By Anne Fisher
Most people know by now that networking beats answering job ads, but how you go about it can make all the difference. Here’s what to avoid. By Anne Fisher
About 40% of executives who change jobs or get promoted fail in the first 18 months. One way to avoid that is to lay some crucial groundwork before your first day.
By Anne Fisher, contributor
FORTUNE — Dear Annie: I’m starting a new job in about two weeks as head of a somewhat troubled division at my current employer’s biggest competitor. It’s a larger role than I’ve had so far in my career, MORE
Number crunchers who enjoy a good joke are more likely to succeed, says a new survey. They may even make more money.
By Anne Fisher, contributor
FORTUNE – Accounting and the professionals who practice it don’t strike most people as a barrel of laughs. Yet it seems that number crunchers who know how to lighten up are in demand.
That’s according to Accountemps, a finance-and-accounting staffing firm whose researchers recently asked about 1,400 chief financial MORE
“Intrapreneurship” can keep your job and your company interesting and competitive, but it comes with its fair share of obstacles. How to pitch your idea to the powers that be. By Anne Fisher
Hiring nationwide is still sluggish, but local economies in some places are thriving and creating jobs. Ever thought about moving to Texas? By Anne Fisher
Maybe. But despite a plethora of government-funded training programs and lots of job openings in IT, getting hired isn’t easy.
By Anne Fisher, contributor
FORTUNE — Dear Annie: Since being pink-slipped from my job as a construction manager almost three years ago, I’ve been making ends meet with a string of low-skilled jobs that don’t really use my abilities and aren’t leading anywhere. I keep hearing that there are a lot of MORE
Many employers struggle to keep up with the flood of job applications coming their way and often leave their candidates dangling. Here’s how to handle it. By Anne Fisher
If you already have a job — plus a college degree and some work experience — your chances of getting hired elsewhere are better than they’ve been in years. Here’s where to start looking.
By Anne Fisher, contributor
FORTUNE — Dear Annie: A friend sent me your recent column about eight signs it’s time to quit, and all eight of them apply to me. I would like nothing better than to leave MORE
