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Why you probably can't win an age discrimination suit
A recent Supreme Court decision made proving age bias even tougher than before.
Anne Fisher, contributor - May 18, 2012 9:19 AM ET -
20 weird reasons to quit your job
Leaving to take a better offer elsewhere is nice, but pretty dull compared to climbing Mount Everest, or joining the circus. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - May 16, 2012 10:21 AM ET -
How to get on executive recruiters' radar screens
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
Anne Fisher, contributor - May 11, 2012 10:34 AM ETPosted in: careers, conferences, Executive Recruiters, LinkedIn, public speaking, Speakeasy, Write2Market -
Your Facebook 'likes' can get you fired
Clicking the "like" button isn't speech protected by the First Amendment, a judge ruled. Some legal experts, however, wonder if the judge understood what "like"-ing actually implies. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - May 8, 2012 10:42 AM ET -
Stuck in middle management? Five ways out.
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
Anne Fisher, contributor - May 4, 2012 9:36 AM ETPosted in: Baby Boomers, Career advancement, careers, Curtis Odom, Gen X managers, Middle management, promotions -
More employers give green light to flexible hours
One way this economic slowdown has differed from past recessions: Efforts to help people balance work and family actually increased, says one study. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - May 3, 2012 9:52 AM ET -
Can you get hired on the second (or third) try?
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
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 26, 2012 11:48 AM ET -
Forecast for teen summer job market: Mostly sunny
Increased hiring, less competition from older workers, and a new government push all point to better prospects for teens this year. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 25, 2012 9:20 AM ET -
Why new college grads should aim high
Getting your dream job may be a more realistic goal than you think, says an author. He's speaking from experience. By Anne Fisher
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 19, 2012 1:26 PM ET -
Will a lack of references cost you a job offer?
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
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 12, 2012 11:22 AM ET
Anne Fisher has been writing "Ask Annie," a column on careers, for Fortune since 1996, helping readers navigate booms, recessions, changing industries, and changing ideas about what's appropriate in the workplace (and beyond). Anne is the author of two books, Wall Street Women (Knopf, 1990) and If My Career's on the Fast Track, Where Do I Get a Road Map? (William Morrow, 2001). She also writes the "Executive Inbox" column on New York City entrepreneurs for Crain's New York Business.
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