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Don't let summer slow down your job hunt

Job seekers often fall victim to the misconception that companies don't hire during the dog days. There are several reasons to turn up the heat on your job search.

By Anne Fisher, contributor

FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: Please settle an argument. A close friend of mine who has been job hunting for the past six months or so is talking about taking July and August "off," on the theory that employers don't hire MORE

Pulling off the ultimate career makeover

Job security has gone the way of the three-martini lunch. You can't become bulletproof, but you can reinvent yourself. How five gutsy professionals turned job setbacks into satisfying, sustainable careers. By Douglas Alden Shaw

Woes of the 'lapdog intern' and other tales of unpaid labor

Nabbing the perfect job seems impossible without the help of an internship these days. But is it worth taking one that's unpaid? Our readers share their experiences.

Top 5 mistakes on executive resumes

If you haven't updated your resume in a while, you may be surprised by some of the changes in what recruiters and employers want to see. By Anne Fisher

Finding a (truly) family-friendly employer

Lots of companies claim to encourage work-life balance, but how can you tell which ones actually mean what they say? By Anne Fisher

Job interviews on Skype: A survival guide

If you haven't already had an important meeting, like a job interview, on Skype, chances are that you will. Get ready for your close-up. By Anne Fisher

Job jumping blues: '60 jobs later' and other tales

Whether you're itching for something better or you know time is running out at your current gig, negotiating a job change is a challenge. Here are three readers' stories from the front lines.

FORTUNE -- Whether they were jumping themselves or dealing with the assumption that they ought to jump, the following readers' stories speak to the immense challenge of determining what it is you want in a career and when MORE

The best networking email you'll get all year

Experts and coaches remind us daily about the importance of keeping in touch with your network. If you're like me, LinkedIn just handed you the perfect alibi on a silver platter.

By Jodi Glickman, contributor

Did you get an email last month from your friends at LinkedIn with the following subject: "Jodi, 86 of your connections changed jobs in 2010"?

If you did, it is quite possibly the best networking opportunity email you'll MORE

10 ways to use social media in your job hunt

Over 80% of employers now look for new hires on LinkedIn. Here's how to make the most of your online "personal brand."

By Anne Fisher, contributor

Dear Annie: I've been working for the same company for the past 19 years, but I just found out my department is being eliminated (outsourced) three months from now, so I'm job hunting for the first time in almost two decades. Obviously, lots of things have MORE

Don't overload your resume

A wealth of experience is a great asset, but packing your resume with too many jobs is usually a mistake.

By Anne Fisher, contributor

Dear Annie: I was heartened to read your December 8 article about the slightly brighter job market for people over 55, and my own experience lately confirms that long experience is coming back into fashion with employers: After being out of work for over a year, at age MORE