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How marketers (and employers) know so much about you
The art of putting Big Data to practical use is still young, but it's already more pervasive than you probably realize, says a new book.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 17, 2013 12:51 PM ET -
Surrounded by management consultants? Speak up.
Here's how to respond when consultants are called in to impose "solutions" without using suggestions from the real experts: Employees.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 11, 2013 12:11 PM ET -
Summer hiring is expected to rise sharply
More employers reluctant to add permanent hires to their overhead are staffing up just for summer. Wages are higher than last year's, too.
FORTUNE -- The dreary employment numbers announced last week masked one scrap of good news for job-seeking teens (and their parents): The number of companies looking to bring on extra help for the summer has risen sharply over last year, and average pay for these positions, at $11.50 MORE
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 10, 2013 12:36 PM ETPosted in: careers, Job hunting, retail jobs, seasonal hiring, seasonal workers, Snagajob, summer jobs, teen jobs -
What to ask in an informational interview
One-on-one meetings with industry insiders are a great way to get insights that can help you land a job. Just one question is off-limits.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 4, 2013 11:52 AM ET -
Your job might be killing you
It's long been known that prolonged stress is tough on your health. Now, it turns out that job burnout may be worse for your heart than smoking.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Apr 2, 2013 12:15 PM ET -
A freelance dilemma: How to get paid, not played
You've done the work and delivered it on time, but where's the check? Here are six ways to get what's coming to you.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Mar 29, 2013 10:24 AM ET -
Boys vs. girls: What's behind the college grad gender gap?
Why do more women than men earn college degrees? The reasons are complex, but new research suggests that money plays a big role.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Mar 27, 2013 10:02 AM ETPosted in: college dropouts, College graduates, compensation, Gender bias, Gender gap, salaries, Wage gap, workplace -
Got a teammate who's slacking off? Here's what to do
The most common mistake, says one expert, is waiting until you're boiling mad to start a conversation about it.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Mar 21, 2013 12:42 PM ET -
7 questions to ask before joining a startup
Going to work for a fledgling enterprise is inherently risky, but knowing what to look for can boost your chances of picking a winner.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Mar 14, 2013 12:38 PM ET -
Why are there still so few women in science and tech?
Engineering and tech are the last bastions of gender imbalance in the workplace, but it doesn't have to be that way, says one female engineer.
Anne Fisher, contributor - Mar 11, 2013 12:23 PM 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).
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