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It may feel crazy and risky to leave a job without another one lined up, but here are seven instances when it’s the right thing to do.

Don’t give them a reason to say no. Instead, wow them with reasons to advance your application.

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What you should’ve done much earlier: Find something-anything-to agree on, as long as it’s meaningful.

It’s easier to make a case for a raise and promotion when you have a clear sense of your own performance. Unfortunately, that part is never easy.

They hope to attract bright college graduates to such jobs as policy analyst, assistant to the county manager, and parks and recreation manager.

"What should I learn today so that I’ll have a job in the future?"

We don’t peak in middle age, say the experts. So forget about the stereotypes and embrace change

"It’s not enough to know people; what you have to do is create ambassadors."

Some of the issues mentors have stem from good intentions, but miscommunication or misunderstandings can derail the relationship and its value.