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02/24/09--18:12: When You Can't Get Past the First Interview (chan 1655788)

A laid-off Ivy Leaguer asks why he hasn't yet landed a job offer despite having had the opportunity to meet with recruiters at several firms.


03/10/09--06:09: 'I'm Being Downsized?' (chan 1655788)

In this economy, be on the lookout for telltale signs of industry downsizing and remain flexible in case this is the time to reinvent your career.


03/10/09--09:13: Working as a Patent Researcher (chan 1655788)

These professional investigators work for law firms, research businesses, the federal government and corporations scouring various sources to make sure an idea or invention is original.


03/10/09--09:24: From Film to Reality TV (chan 1655788)

How producer Sara Mast turned her love of documentary film into a career in reality television.


03/18/09--12:04: Do References Really Matter? (chan 1655788)

A job hunter asks if it's necessary to list people on a resume who can vouch for your candidacy.


04/09/09--20:09: New Livelihood Selling Frankfurters (chan 1655788)

Facing pay cuts and weakened job security, more Americans are turning to a new livelihood with relish: selling hot dogs from a pushcart.


04/12/09--20:59: From Lawyer to Adviser (chan 1655788)

Asian finance professionals are reinventing themselves as restructuring specialists, a survival strategy amid layoffs and a slowed deal pipeline.


04/23/09--06:44: Nonwork Spying Spurs Privacy Debate (chan 1655788)

Employees don't expect for their company to spy on them while on password-protected sites using nonwork computers. But even that privacy could be in jeopardy.


04/30/09--06:41: Losing Your Data With Your Job (chan 1655788)

As layoffs sweep across industries, employees' personal information is winding up in the dustbin, as well.


05/04/09--07:41: Gen Y Gets Working (chan 1655788)

Millions of Generation Y-ers are reinventing themselves to show how much, and how quickly, they can add value to their organizations.


05/12/09--11:22: What to Do When You Take a Leave (chan 1655788)

If you're preparing for maternity or paternity leave, advance planning is critical for safeguarding your reputation among your peers.


06/03/09--17:58: Staying Motivated When the Perks Disappear (chan 1655788)

Work Therapy columnist Kayleen Schaefer offers advice on how to keep your chin up when the office pleasantries go out the window.


07/28/09--12:07: Moving Time, and the Feeling Is Queasy (chan 1655788)

Moving offices can be almost as traumatic as moving homes, Elizabeth Bernstein writes in her latest column.


08/27/09--10:15: When You Dislike Your Assigned Mentor (chan 1655788)

Careers Q&A: What to do when you're disappointed by your company's choice of a mentor.


10/05/09--14:35: In Tough Times, Load Up on Mentors (chan 1655788)

In this economy, you need to take advantage of every available resource to propel your career. Finding a mentor—and preferably a network of mentors—is an easy and smart way to get started.


10/15/09--06:38: Employers' Wellness Rewards Come With Risks (chan 1655788)

Employers seeking to promote wellness in the workplace may have to rethink their rewards programs - or run the risk of breaking new federal rules protecting individuals' genetic information.


10/15/09--06:51: Health Costs Jump for Employees (chan 1655788)

As companies begin unveiling details of their benefits for next year, many employees this open-enrollment season will have to dig deeper into their pockets for health coverage.


11/12/09--15:35: Returning Workers Face Big Pay Cuts (chan 1655788)

Returning workers bouncing back from layoffs are earning much less than they did in their previous jobs, in a trend that threatens to slow the economic recovery.


11/17/09--12:14: Rise in Office Robberies Worries Workers (chan 1655788)

An increase in office robberies during the recession has professionals worried.


11/30/09--16:45: New Responsibilities, New Rules (chan 1655788)

While starting a new job means learning the ropes at an unfamiliar place, for those faced with a sudden role shift within the same company, the move can be even trickier. How to handle a role change at work.


12/28/09--20:45: Many Jobless Don't Qualify for Cobra (chan 1655788)

The government is expanding a safety net to help the unemployed buy health insurance, but millions don't have access to the aid because of how Cobra was designed.


12/29/09--08:53: Reinvent Q&A: How to Be a Good Job Hunter (chan 1655788)

Reinvent columnist Alexandra Levit answers reader questions on becoming a more effective job seeker, getting out of a skills rut and getting a book published.


12/29/09--08:54: Ringing In a New Job (chan 1655788)

With the holidays here, you may be inclined to put your job-search efforts on hold while you celebrate. But career advisers say laid-off professionals should keep at it because the season offers some unique opportunities.


12/30/09--19:54: Office Sharing Among Strangers (chan 1655788)

For telecommuters or the self-employed, there are a number of shared, or "coworking," spaces where they can get the perks of a conventional office. Cranky Consumer tests out facilities in four cities.


01/04/10--19:31: From Top Gun to Tech Guru (chan 1655788)

Eric Voskuil joined the Navy to escape programming, but his software know-how followed him into his Naval career and laid the foundation for his second act as a chief technology officer.


01/05/10--18:08: Graduate Degrees Raise Income (chan 1655788)

Columnist Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions about the value of a graduate degree, midlife crises and sex and housework.


01/07/10--08:36: Repairing a Relationship With a Rejected Employer (chan 1655788)

A reader asks if it's possible to regain favor with a company after changing your mind about accepting a job offer. Our career columnist has good news--and bad news.


01/18/10--19:49: Revving Career in Neutral (chan 1655788)

Prospects for new jobs or promotions still look grim, but there are some ways to make yourself more marketable for when companies start hiring again.


01/19/10--06:47: Leading Bayer in Diabetes Care (chan 1655788)

Bayer HealthCare's Sandra E. Peterson is credited with propelling the company's diabetes care business from the market laggard to a market leader in diabetes monitoring.


01/25/10--20:09: How to Resign on Good Terms (chan 1655788)

Many workers say they plan to look for a new job when the economy improves. It might be tempting to give the boss an earful if you leave, but the way you quit has an impact on your career.


01/27/10--18:33: Services to Stop Our Online Dawdling (chan 1655788)

Some services record and categorize users' computer activities. Others operate by having users set goals for how much they'll get done in a set period of time. We try RescueTime, Slife, Klok and ManicTime.


01/27/10--19:36: Study Asks: Who Has Easy Path to Top? (chan 1655788)

A study shows a large gap in perceptions among the sexes in who has more opportunities for advancement—men or women.


01/28/10--07:07: Lifting the Curtain on Hiring Process (chan 1655788)

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes when you apply for a job? Here is a look at what you need to know about the screening process.


03/16/10--17:48: Mini-Shifts for the College Student (chan 1655788)

Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions on working mini-shifts, midlife crisis and parents' role in teen dating.


03/23/10--14:48: At-Home Dads Returning to Work (chan 1655788)

Sue Shellenbarger answers readers' questions on stay-at-home fathers returning to the work force, and how divorced parents should supervise their kids when one is away.


11/03/10--20:34: Harvard Big in China; India Trickier (chan 1655788)

Demand for Harvard Business School programs is booming in China, says the school's dean, but it has had a harder time expanding in India.


11/28/10--16:28: What Won't You Do for a Job? (chan 1655788)

As the downturn persists, U.S. employers flooded with résumés are looking for upgraded talent -- making job hunters jump through unusual hoops to find it.


09/02/11--12:48: Standing Desks on the Rise (chan 1655788)

A growing number of workers in Silicon Valley are trading in their sit-down desks for standing ones, amid medical reports that sitting for too long leads to increased health risks.