Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Nov 19, 2009

It’s autumn in New York, and there’s no shortage of options for frittering away a gloriously crisp Saturday afternoon. The Chelsea galleries have new exhibits, there’s a goofy skateboard race in Central Park, and a pal from out of town wants to meet for lunch.

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Graduate Degrees With the Best Futures (Deal of the Day)

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Nov 19, 2009

In a tough job market, it makes sense to look for ways to set yourself apart from the competition. But is extra school the best – or most cost-effective – way to advance?

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Will There Be Too Many Lawyers in 2013? (Consumer Action)

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Nov 17, 2009

A record number of people are ready to opt out of what Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has called “a weak job market,” and wait it out in the halls of America¹s law schools.

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Hiring Santa's Helpers

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Nov 17, 2009

Forget knowing the difference between cashmere and pashmina. Many retailers today are giving applicants the equivalent of psychological tests.

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Finding Your Next 'Eureka' Moment

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Nov 11, 2009

Want to invent the next iPod? Then don’t try too hard. We may be able to train our minds to be better at generating ideas, according to recent thinking on how we think, and often the best way to foster a brilliant idea is not to push it.

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Are You Missing Out on These 'Wellness' Freebies? (Consumer Action)

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Oct 27, 2009

A job with the Cleveland Clinic comes with some pretty nice perks. Among other things, employees of the Ohio-based medical and research center get to use fitness centers on the clinic’s campuses for free, and can take Weight Watchers and yoga classes at no cost.

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Looking for a New Job? Follow the Pink Slips (Consumer Action)

Job  |  www.smartmoney.com | Oct 26, 2009

Companies making headlines for layoffs are often adding staff at the same time.

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Hot Jobs for 2004 at SmartMoney.com

You're not alone. According to a recent Monster.com survey, 82% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. While many of us merely like to complain, you can bet the competition will be fierce next year as more and more people look to improve their situations.

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Worsening Jobs Data Bode Ill for Stocks at SmartMoney.com

With the dog days of summer behind them, our pundits returned to their desks this week ready to take a fresh look at the markets and the economy. They didn't like what they saw. J.P.

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