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LinkedIn SVP Deep Nishar's Three Career Tips For Novice Networkers

BY Austin CarrTue Dec 13, 2011

With 13.3 million Americans out of work and recovery still likely years away, it's now more important than ever to obsessively manage any and all career prospects. Here are three tips from LinkedIn product SVP Deep Nishar. READ»

APPLE TELEVISION | Comment

It's Time For Apple To Flip The Switch On TV

BY Kit EatonTue Oct 25, 2011

"I finally cracked it." Those four magical words from the new Steve Jobs biography reignited rumors about Apple's intention to reinvent the last big screen in our daily lives: The television. Here's what that would look like--and why it should happen now. READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

What It Takes To Get A Job At Google

BY Erin SchulteMon Oct 17, 2011

Dying to work at Google? So, apparently, is everyone else in the world--which is why South African job-search firm JobVine put together a handy infographic on what to expect if you're one of the million people who apply to the search giant each year. READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

How To Get A Job In America

BY Kevin PurdyMon Sep 26, 2011

Job boards and Craigslist don't work because everybody's already there. Here's where to look, and how to look good, in the (still incredibly rough) job market.READ»

SOCIAL NETWORKING | Comment

The Trouble With Facebook's $12 Billion, 180,000-Jobs-Creating Economic Boost

BY Kit EatonMon Sep 19, 2011

A new study says Facebook's apps ecosystem brought 180,000 jobs and boosted the U.S. economy by $12 billion. But this social media innovation may be surrounded by a slightly darker, and more costly, truth.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One)

BY Nidhi SubbaramanWed Sep 7, 2011

LinkedIn's new "Volunteer Experience and Causes" feature, launching today, encourages users to tout their selfless deeds to land better jobs. And a survey of users of the social media service suggests employers prefer do-gooders. READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective Managers

BY MindflashMon Aug 29, 2011

Here's how to kick the most common workplace ruts that are dragging down your management style. Hang this poster in the break room at your own risk. READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

11 Life Lessons I Learned From Steve Jobs

BY Josh LinknerMon Aug 29, 2011

Whether you’re building a tech startup, raising three kids, or running a soup kitchen, Steve Jobs's indelible philosophies serve as a roadmap to success.READ»

GREEN ECONOMY

Infographic Of The Day: Do Green Jobs Really Exist?

BY Cliff KuangMon Aug 22, 2011

Color me cynical, but for a long time, I assumed that all the political blather about green jobs meant only one thing: They were fake. But according to this infographic by Column Five for solar-power company 1Bog, green jobs are very ... READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

The 5-Minute Guide To Getting A Job In Social Media

BY MindflashThu Aug 18, 2011

As more and more companies begin to offer employment opportunities in the social media world, many of us are trying to figure out how to get a foot in the door. If you want to get into this field but your efforts have proved fruitless, look no further. This unofficial guide will set you on the straight path to employment.READ»

JOBS | Comment

Fast Company Is Seeking A Design Intern

BY Erika SchneiderThu Aug 11, 2011

Mansueto Ventures is seeking a design intern to work in the online department of Fast Company magazine. This is a paid internship at our New York office. Qualifications: Formal education or relevant experience in web design ...READ»

JOBS | Comment

We're Hiring: Coordinator Of Digital Advertising Operations

BY Fast Company StaffWed Aug 10, 2011

We are looking for someone to join our digital team, as a member of our advertising operations.READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

To Get Things Done At Work, Know The Personality-Driven Shortcuts To Success

BY Douglas CretsMon Aug 8, 2011

Working successfully with all the different personalities that make up a workplace can feel like a long, arduous road to success (if you ever get there at all). Author Brian Tolle shares tips for working well with your team from his recent book "Shortcut: Getting Through to People Who Slow You Down."READ»

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | Comment

Mapping The Clean-Tech Economy

BY Morgan ClendanielWed Jul 13, 2011

What's up with all those green-collar jobs we keep being promised? A new report shows they aren't necessarily where you would think they'd be. And, more crucially, there aren't as many of them as there should be.READ»

JOBS | Comment

Not A Scam: Get A Six-Figure Job In 6 Months, Guaranteed--Just $2,500!

BY Gregory FerensteinMon Jun 27, 2011

If you were unemployed, would you scrape together $2,500 to learn skills guaranteed to land you a six-figure job within six months? TheLadders CEO Marc Cenedella bets you--and a lot of people like you--would. He tells Fast Company why his company is boldly changing its pitch.READ»

IFIVE | Comment

iFive: Facebook's iPad App, Spotify In U.S., Sony Ericsson's NFC Phones, Slowing RIM Sheds Jobs, Streaming Movies A Felony?

BY Kit EatonFri Jun 17, 2011

432 years ago today Sir Frances Drake claimed a land he called "Nova Albion" for England. You may know it better as California. Will anything as historic happen today? Here's the early news:READ»

LEADERSHIP | Comment

The Beautiful Consumer At The Ball: How Consumers Can Lead The Choice For Brands

BY Douglas CretsTue Jun 14, 2011

Consumers are like the beautiful lady at the ball. They have all the power and the time in the world to make their choices. But her suitors, the marketing and product development teams, really have no idea what she wants. We're about to find out. READ»

IFIVE | Comment

iFive: Facebook's Face Recognition, Apple's New Campus, AT&T's $1B Refunds, Mobile Ads Rise, iPhone 5 Hints In iOS5

BY Kit EatonWed Jun 8, 2011

Wednesday: the middle of the week, named for the old-English phrase for Mercury's day. For more midweek facts, read the early news in iFive.READ»

INNOVATION | Comment

The "Apply With LinkedIn" Button Will Not Disrupt HR Industry

BY David ZaxThu Jun 2, 2011

By increasing the volume of "spray-and-pray" candidates, is LinkedIn really helping the hiring process?READ»

JOBS | Comment

Fast Company Is Hiring A Web Production Coordinator

BY Noah RobischonTue May 31, 2011

We are looking for a web production coordinator to join the Fast Company development team. This position is deeply involved in the production of our web content--you will be working with our web producer, editorial staff, writers, ...READ»