Work & Play : Career

How to Ace Your Performance Review

Most employees dread their annual review. Follow these tips, and you'll start seeing yours as a golden opportunity to get the recognition -- and salary -- you deserve. More

Starting a Business in a Tough Economy

It can be done, say our experts, as long as you follow these key steps. More

The Quitting Quiz

Answer these eight questions about your job, and we'll tell you whether to stick it out, start planning your exit, or hightail it out of there ASAP. More

Getting Ahead in Hard Times

The workplace hasn’t exactly been business as usual lately -- and neither should your career-development plan. Here are four ways to succeed in business today. More

Switching Jobs in Bad Times: Should You Make the Leap?

Love it or hate it, common wisdom says you should hold tight to your job when the unemployment rate is high. Our experts say otherwise. More

Take Your Resume to the Next Level: Video

Trying to stand out from the crowd? Make sure your video resume follows these guidelines. More

On-the-Job Shaving for Your Office Werewolf

Does your 5 o'clock shadow attack at noon? You may need to perform an office shave. Here's the sheering gear and game plan you'll need to perform the deed in the workplace men's room. More

Make Your Resume Stand out in the Digital Age

These days, a computer may screen your resume before any human does. Here's how to convince R2D2 that you're fit for the job. More

Out-of-the-Box Ways to Get That Job

In these hard times, any tactic to help you rise above the job-hunting competition couldn't hurt -- could it? We'll show you some smart tricks that have helped men land jobs (and a couple to avoid). More

Return to Work Way Ahead of the Game

You need a vacation -- without phone and email interruptions. Here’s how to enable your office to function without you and look like a hero when you return relaxed. More

2010 Special Report: The State of Careers

Stocks have rallied (somewhat) and the recession’s “over.” Yet unemployment still worsens. Here’s this year’s playbook for tackling your career goal -- and coming out on top. More

Rocket to the Top of Your Career

A star astronaut offers a flight plan for astronomical success in any job. More

Smoke out Your Office Enemies Now!

Which co-workers can you trust and which are out to shut down your career? Use these methods to test the staff and find out who’s on your side. More

Job Fair Play

They may be called career “fairs,” but they’re hardly carnivals. Treat them as daylong job interviews -- with multiple suitors -- and you’ll be poised to land a plum position. More