Hot job: Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists are in one of the fastest growing occupations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Employment is expected to grow 30 percent through 2016, much faster than average.

The new job or promotion is not for you: What to do?

Not every promotion or new job leads to happiness. In some cases a job seeker may discover that a seemingly promising promotion ends up being a huge headache, instead. What to do? Ask for your old job back?

Getting paid for public speaking

It's not just former Presidents and talkative celebs who cash in on the lecture circuit — everyday New Yorkers with specialized knowledge and a passion for sharing it are getting paid to talk, too. Your Money asked three of them to share some secrets.

Kepcher: Direct selling at home offers job flexibility

If you aren't working but need to have a part-time job or have a full-time job that leaves you some free time, one option is direct selling — operating a franchised, home-based business.

Job Web sites abound for seniors, retirees

While looking for work in an economic downturn can be challenging, it's easier today than it used to be — and that may hold truest of all for the retirement set.

Government job sites a rich source of job openings

At times like this when the economy is under duress, job seekers may find their local, state or federal government to be welcome bastions of secure employment

How to survive the serial job interview

For most jobseekers - early in the hunt, anyway - a callback after an interview is a time for rejoicing. The first interview went well! The second callback may be more perplexing. The third call from a prospective employer - surely a job offer! - delivers tough news: a request for yet another interview.

Seven best nonpolitical jobs for political junkies

Love politics but don't want to be a politician? Consider one of these (mostly) nonpolitical jobs where you may find a way to keep the spirit of the election alive every day.

Don't talk politics in the office

You've heard it said often: Avoid discussion of sex, money, religion and politics. So, why do so many people love to broach these controversial topics in the office?

Boss's Day: Do you deserve a greeting card?

Thursday, October 16 is Bosses Day - a day for celebrating our workplace leaders. If you are the boss, it may be time for a checkup to gauge the health and effectiveness of your management style.

Job no joke for lawyer-turned-comic

Every book about becoming a comedian, every teacher of comedy and every experienced comic all say the same thing about breaking into the biz: Get on stage!

Ask the interviewer a tough question - or three

An interview is not a one-way street. The sharpest applicants make a point to ask several questions to help determine whether a company is a good fit for them and to uncover any warning signs indicating that they should look elsewhere.