By MARVIN WALBERG, Scripps Howard News Service
How to handle your fear of the economy
Sometimes the best offense is a strong defense, and I'm not talking football. This is not about job searching, but job keeping. According to most people, our economy is in crisis, and workers everywhere are full of white-knuckle fear - scared to death about what may happen next.
How to write the perfect cover letter
Dear Mr. Walberg:I need some help with cover letters. Is it acceptable to compose a good basic letter that you use for each employer? I'm not good at writing and want to speed up my job search. -- L.W., Nashville, Tenn.Dear L.W.:
Dressing for success still pays off
My college freshman daughter couldn't understand why so many students came to classes dressed so slovenly. "It's like they plan to look bad - I don't get it!"
For older workers in job hunt, be sure to dress well
Dear Mr. Walberg:I have been looking for a clerical or an administrative job for well over a year now. I am 61 and feel I make a good impression on interviews, however I think that when employers look at my age they think they'll have to pay me too much. Do you have any ideas for me? -- Email from B.C.Dear B.C.:

