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Looking for the "edge"

For some job seekers, a good suit and a firm handshake just won't cut it in today's competitive job market. They're turning to cosmetic surgery to give them an edge.

Local labor data: Sluggish job growth, rising unemployment

Long Island's private-sector job market in June continued to show sluggish growth amid rising unemployment, according to New York State Labor Department data released yesterday.

Learn to tell story about yourself; but be quick

Quick, tell me who you are and what you do in less than a minute.

Green-collar jobs

Green-collar jobs

As concern for the environment increases, more consumers are turning to eco-friendly products and services. From organic clothing lines to socially responsible investments, "green" jobs are the new hot careers.

The fastest-growing occupations

If you're considering switching careers, or are just starting to think about where to start yours, this is the list for you: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of the fastest-growing careers.

Old scams with new twists

A troubled economy has given the nation's scam artists something to work with in 2008: a desperate workforce seeking a quick fix for mounting financial woes.

When a boss is a blabbermouth

Dear Carrie: My boss has the gift of gab and continually spreads around intimate details about his employees.

Cooking up a healthy new career

From a Cornell economics degree to a job as an insurance broker, Nicole Lawrence admits to being an atypical restaurateur.

Workplace taboos

Do you ever think there's shady stuff going down in your office?

Hot job: financial planner

The number of financial planners is growing as personal finance issues get more complex.

Seven tips for recovery after you lose your job

Lost your job? Here's the first thing to remember: Stay calm.

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While some of us are cramped into cubicles, a few lucky people earn their livings by rocking hard.

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Too sexy for the job?

As the sun's warmth encourages everyone to break out lighter clothing, corporate workers should be careful not to heat up the office libido by choosing apparel that bares more skin than necessary.


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