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FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR YOUR 20s & 30s

ON THE JOB
Many job searchers should network less and answer ads more.
 
CAREERS
Get the Job You Want
How to search smart and boost your odds of getting hired. Plus, take our QUIZ to sharpen your job-hunting skills.
 
STARTING OUT
Recession-Proof Careers
These five fields offer job stability in any economy. Plus, learn how to recession-proof your career, whatever your industry.
 
ON THE JOB
How to Avoid Getting Fired
Employees who are better liked are often kept on, even if they're less competent at their work.
 
ON THE JOB
Making Work Fun
Eight ways to increase your enjoyment on the job.
 
ON THE JOB
Charm School for Your Career
Poor social skills holding you back? Here are seven valuable lessons.
 
ARCHIVES
Ready to move on? Follow these 12 dos and don'ts for job searching discreetly when you're employed.
You may qualify, but actually reaping the benefits is a whole other story.
Opportunities abound in these insecure times -- if you know where to look.
Experts expect more workers to switch industries, even careers, as they change jobs in 2008.
Money isn't the only consideration when selling a business. Plus, is it ethical to bring your spouse on a business trip?
Your employer may not know your blood pressure is rising. Set clear goals, then log off e-mail.
Forget the inspirational mumbo jumbo. In reality, following your passion can be a risky career move.
Forget about brown nosing and sucking up. When it comes to asking your boss for more money, all you need is good timing and the right preparation.
With the right moves, even a menial job could be a springboard to the position of your dreams.
Unconventional traits can hurt your career. Use them to your advantage instead.
MONEY: 5 HOTTEST JOBS
Network Analyst: Design, test and build networks for businesses.

Physician assistant: Work under a doctor's supervision to complete miscellaneous tasks physicians may not have time to handle.

Computer applications software engineer: Uses computer languages to design, construct and maintain computer programs.

Computer systems software engineer: Configures, installs and maintains entire computer systems.

Network and computer systems administrator: Run a business's on-site help desk for computer matters.

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