Should You Give an Employer Your Facebook Password?

If a prospective employer asks for your password, don’t be too quick to give it up.

A Systems-Analyst-Turned-Writer’s Novel Idea Bears Fruit

Ali Hosseini of Hudson, Massachusetts, who came to the U.S. in 1975, quit his job four years ago to write a novel. Much belt-tightening later, The Lemon Grove is about to be published.

Equality on the Job

The long ascent of women workers has been hard-fought, and vestiges of male privilege remain.

How to Take a Sabbatical From Work

Thinking about taking an extended leave from work? Find out how one dad did it -- and brought his son along for the ride.

Interviewer Asking for Your Facebook Password? Be Wary

If a potential employer requests that you hand over your log-in information to social media sites during an interview, expect worse if you're hired.

IRS Offers "Fresh Start" for Unemployed

A new tax break for those in need.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Should Athletes Share in Their School's Profits?

There's an ethical imperative to provide fair compensation for all workers whose hard work and talent create profits.

Selling E-Books to Earn Extra Cash

With low production costs and little hassle, creating an e-book can help boost your income and reputation.

Social Networking for Job-Seeking Boomers

Advice for seasoned professionals on how to benefit from social media during a job search.

Help Wanted? Find It with Social Media

Forget sifting through résumés from people you don't know. Use LinkedIn, TalentVine and other sites to engage and cultivate talented workers.

Can a Credit Score Kill a Job Offer?

No, but your credit report might, so be upfront about problems.

Life After a Layoff

Ken Proskie of Evanston, Illinois, an environmental and occupational health and safety consultant, was laid off at age 52. Instead of looking for another corporate job, he struck out on his own.

How to Impress a Hiring Manager

Make yourself stand out from other job candidates during and after the interview.

Where to Find Jobs in the U.S.

Higher Salaries Ahead in 2012

Raises will be higher, but you’ll have to work hard to earn one.

Give Your Career a Boost in 2012

Advice on how to jump-start your professional life in the
New Year.

Myths of an Aging Workforce

The financial pressure to retire later is strong. The job market is woeful for younger workers. But that doesn't mean baby-boomers are hogging the jobs.

How to Earn Money by Sharing Information Online

My Story: A Soldier Comes Full Circle

Retired U.S. Army officer Justino Sosa of Chicago has a new career teaching personal finance at a community college like the one that put him on the road to success.

More Employers Are Testing Skill -- and Personality -- to Find New Hires

Employers test your skills and psyche to find the best match.

Holiday Networking Tips for Every Stage of Your Career

Whether you're a new grad or senior manager, the holidays are an ideal time to perfect your business networking skills.

Job Retraining Programs Are Revving Up

Which jobs will grow the fastest in the years ahead? And who’s doing what to teach jobless workers new skills?

How to Find a Holiday Job

Here are several resources to help you get seasonal work at retailers, shipping companies, manufacturers, entertainment venues or other businesses.

6 Tips for Job Seekers Over 50

Advice for older workers on how to keep age from interfering with an effective job search

6 Ways to Stay Relevant in the
Current Job Market

Tips for professionals -- just starting out or revamping their careers -- on how to remain competitive in today's working world.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

MBA Is Costly Investment in Her Future

An MBA means greater earning potential, but paying off $100,000 in student loans trumps other financial goals.

Cooking Up a Satisfying Career

Chanette Purser-Smith, 27, of San Francisco stirred up trouble as a teen before studying the culinary arts. Now she follows her own recipe for success as head chef at a West Coast wine bar.

6 Bad Reasons to Stay in the Wrong Job

Career advice on why you shouldn't stay in a dead-end position.

Is It Time to Resign?

Advice on identifying when it’s time to jump ship and look for better career opportunities

Great Part-Time Jobs for College Students

Working part-time while you're in school can enhance your financial independence and point you toward career opportunities.

Obama Fights to Save a Job -- His Own

Republicans, sensing a chance to oust a weakened incumbent, will block key parts of the president’s jobs plan.

A Young Job Hunter’s Advice

Dianez Smith of Silver Spring, Md., spent a year looking for a job with management potential. She finally found one by standing on a sidewalk.

How to Get Hired After Long-Term Unemployment

Maintain your network and don’t neglect the personal touch.

Tough Times Ahead for American Workers

Even many of those lucky enough to have jobs will find stagnant wages, shrinking benefits and less clout.

Turning a Passion Into a Second Career

After nearly 30 years in the insurance industry, former executive Michele Scavongelli of Carlisle, Massachusetts, enrolled in law school with plans to become a child advocate.

Use Social Media to Retool Your Career

Follow these four steps to showcase your current job or find a new one.

Does Grad School Pay Off?

We look at how much you'll make -- and how much you'll owe -- after earning advanced degrees in five popular fields.

6 Great Jobs for Retirees

These six jobs are well suited for retirees who want to work or who have to work.