Yearly Job Loss Worst Since 1945

Help Wanted at Unemployment Office

There aren't a lot of job openings in New Jersey lately – except in the unemployment office.

Business Savvy Propels
Ma in China Market

TPG's Mary Ma brought nearly three decades of financial management and China business savvy to a firm hoping to make inroads in a hot growth market.

CEO Firings on the Rise

CEOs at six major U.S. companies lost their jobs in just the last eight days, a sign of turmoil to come, say directors and recruiters.

• Photos: CEOs Out the Door

Obama Reconsiders Proposed Tax Credit for Hiring

Obama's proposed new-hiring tax credit is likely to be scaled back or scrapped in favor of renewable-energy tax breaks.

Young Women More Vulnerable During Layoffs

Research shows that younger women may lose their jobs more often during periods of recession. But there are ways to position yourself to withstand the cuts at your company.

Job Test Spawns Culture of Cheating

Online personality tests have helped retailers to automate hiring. But the tests are also creating a culture of cheating and raising questions about their fairness.

• Discuss: Do people cheat more than before the Internet?

Job Hunters Seek High-End Help

Job hunters are tapping professional marketers to improve their prospects. A guide to weighing the pros and cons before buying "expert" advice on selling yourself.

Layoffs Continue in New Year

The new year has brought no letup on layoffs, as employers have announced more than 30,000 cuts while tapping multiple strategies to deal with recession.

Doing the Math to Find Good Jobs

Mathematicians have landed the top spot in a new study ranking the best and worst jobs in the U.S. A look at how other occupations fared.

Perseverance Answers Vegans' Prayers

The Art of Making Online 'Friends'

Recruiting Talent to Ailing Firms

How to Manage Your Boss

New High-School Elective: Put Off College