Hanging out your own shingle in a field you’re expert in can be a great second career. Being your own boss has a lot of advantages, but making the transition from the traditional corporate world takes a little bit of research and work. Here are some important tips to help you land a successful...

Searching for a job can suck if you constrain yourself to the typical tools such as online jobs boards, trade publications, CraigsList, and networking with only your close friends. In these kinds of times, you need to use all the weapons that you can, and one that many people don’t—or at least...