The pros and cons of job hopping

Changing jobs every couple of years used to be a red flag to prospective employers. It's less so now, as long as your resume tells a clear story.

Too much of a good thing can stall your career

Everybody knows that you can never have too much of some qualities, like creativity or excellence. A new book says everybody's wrong.

FORTUNE -- If you've been working for a while, odds are that you've noticed a paradox: The very same traits that make some people successful (up to a point) can backfire if carried too far. Maybe it's a boss who's so intent on treating everyone fairly that she rewards MORE

Graduating this spring? How to stand out from the crowd

In a ferociously competitive entry-level job market, two top employers of new college grads reveal what recruiters are really looking for.

FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: I'll be graduating from college at the end of May, and although I've had interesting conversations with campus recruiters at a career fair and been interviewed afterwards by four of them, I haven't gotten a job offer yet. I know that each of the companies I'd MORE

More employees are raiding their retirement accounts

Dipping into their 401(k)s - if they have one - while they're still working may mean some Baby Boomers will have to scrimp in retirement, says a new study.

FORTUNE -- Back in the good old days when most full-time employees were covered by a defined-benefit pension plan, one thing was certain: You couldn't get your mitts on the money until you actually retired. But now that we're all in charge MORE

Wrongful termination: What it is - and isn't

With a few exceptions, it's perfectly legal to fire someone for reasons that seem unfair (or even crazy), or for no reason at all.

5 ways to be a really bad boss

Ever work for someone you swore you'd never be like? Here's what one tech CEO learned from his worst bosses.

What not to ask in a job interview

"Would you go on a date with me?" and "Could I get a pay advance?" are among the most, um, memorable questions interviewers have heard.

Want engaged employees? First, do lots of listening

The way most of us go about trying to influence others is exactly backwards, says a new book. Here's how to get it right.

FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: I read your recent column on overcoming employees' resistance to change with great interest, because my situation is similar to that of the reader who sent that question, but with a twist. I was recently moved into my job from another division MORE

4 steps to taming your career anxiety

Worrying about the future, in this economy, just makes you normal. But there are ways to get a grip on fear, instead of letting it control you.

Why huge success can be a company's worst enemy

The business landscape is littered with former market leaders (think BlackBerry) that once seemed invincible. A new book explains where they went wrong -- and how others can avoid the same fate.