More than two-thirds, of hiring managers in a recent survey said they’d rather muddle along with the employees they have than take a chance on hiring someone new, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her November 25 Ask Annie column. Of course, if some new hires turn out to be turkeys, lots of hiring managers are no prize pigs themselves. What was the worst hire you’ve ever made – or who was the biggest turkey you ever went to work for?

Panel interviews are getting more common all the time, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her November 21 Ask Annie column. Ever been interviewed by a panel — or been a panel member? What do you see as the pros and cons? Got any tips for candidates or panelists? What are your most-dreaded types of interviews?

Tough economic times may bring out the sharp elbows in co-workers, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her November 13 Ask Annie column. Have office politics gotten nastier at your company lately? What type of behavior bothers you the most or seems to cause the most trouble? Any tips for handling office politics?

To supercharge your career, particularly when times get tough, you need a big, strong network of professional contacts — people you can call on, and who know they can call on you, for advice, information, referrals, and introductions, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her November 7 Ask Annie column. Do you have a strong network? Could it be better? Has your network helped you find a job? Conversely, have you helped colleagues find work? What has helped you – and hasn’t? Who’s been most helpful? Any pet peeves?