by Katie Adams, Investopedia.com The New Year represents a new start. If you’re currently unemployed and looking for work, circle January 1 on your calendar and start putting a plan in place to start fresh with these proven job-search tips. 1. Commit the Time There’s no way around it — finding a job takes time. [...]

by Caroline M.L. Potter, It’s more important than ever to make sure your boss is happy with your performance. In tenuous times, your supervisor is one of the few people who may be able to shield you from a layoff. She may also be able to help you pursue a promotion down the road. However, [...]