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Are you committing career suicide?
Are you committing career suicide?
Nov 19: Workers fear that settling for a survival job could hurt them when hiring picks up again.  More

How an ex-con landed a job
Reformed gun dealer Greg Headley gets a fresh start as an assistant truck driver. More
1 million jobless face benefits loss in January
Extended benefits will expire unless Congress acts. Recent extension only covers workers through Dec. 31. More
10 biggest job interview blunders
In this lousy market, don't be your own worst enemy. Here are the most common mistakes candidates are making -- and how to fix them.  More
Mounting job losses
Dozens of companies have announced job cuts since the start of 2009. More
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50 Best Jobs in America
50 Best Jobs in America
Money looked for careers with great pay, superior growth prospects, intellectual challenge, flexibility and more. More
Get your old salary back!
Get your old salary back!
In a welcome move, more employers are reversing pay cuts, or planning to in the months ahead.  More
8 great companies to retire from
8 great companies to retire from
At a time when some firms have cut back on benefits, these employers offer notably generous plans.  More
100 Best Companies to Work For
Even in this economy, some companies are going out of their way to please employees. This year, there's a new no. 1, as Google slips to no. 4. More

Job Losses
Company Number of cuts
Panasonic 650
Avery Dennison 3,600
Best Buy unspecified
Quicksilver 200
Corning 4,900
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