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The Career Builder

An interactive self-assessment program installed by Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom offers a guide to the new world.READ»

Thrown Into the Deep End

Learning how to swim the rough waters of a new job.READ»

The eBay of Programmers

Rent A Coder matches projects with software developers from around the world.READ»

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The Corporate Shrink

The art of the cold call, and how to cope with life's rough patches.READ»

Attitude Adjustment

Seeing yourself as the rest of the world does.READ»

Home Run

Your old job comes calling, begging for you to return. Here's how to decide whether to go back.READ»

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Watercooler

States with jobs, cool podcasts, and job venting in this month's buzz roundup.READ»

The Test Prince of Bel-Air

Robin Singh tapped his genius for logic to go from lowly Kaplan tutor to LSAT rock star.READ»

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Commercial Success

Dany Lennon places the hottest leaders in advertising. Here, she talks about what she looks for in candidates for creative jobs--and why you should be watching the same movies as your 8-year-old.READ»

Circle of Life

With our November issue, Fast Company will celebrate 10 years of publication. Each month until then, we'll review one of our favorite editions from the first decade.READ»

Cracking Your Next Company's Culture

That new job looks great--on the surface. Here's how to delve deep into your next employer's culture to see if it's really a good fit.READ»

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The Frankenleader Fad

At many companies, the effort to build good leaders ends up creating patchwork creatures.READ»

This Time With Feeling!

Going in to negotiate a new job's details? Don't leave your emotional barometer behind.READ»

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Inspiration Junkies

Three guys in a beat-up RV have been collecting career advice from the likes of Michael Dell and Sandra Day O'Connor. Now they're spreading the gospel on college campuses across the country.READ»

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Leave of Faith

A sabbatical strategy for taking leave without taking down the ship.READ»

The Corporate Shrink

How do you cope when you've been passed over? How thick is your skin?READ»

Power Play

Headhunter Fiona Cherbak on why the electronic-game industry isn't just for geeks, and how to trade in your analog gig for a digital one.READ»

Preparing For Act II

Mike Jeans helps execs reroute their careers. Find out why you should embrace your career crises and stop being shy about asking for directions.READ»

The Once <amp></amp> Future Consultant

In 2002, Dave Ulrich left his hugely successful consulting firm to run a Mormon mission in Quebec. Now he's heading back to business with a fresh eye and some fresh ideas.READ»

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Stepping in for Superman

The king is dead...long live the king. Taking over the reins from a much-loved boss means establishing your own style but respecting his legacy.READ»

The Strong Shall Inherit the Earth

In his debut column, the popular author kick-starts the "strengths revolution."READ»

The Fast Company Interview: Jeff Immelt

A candid conversation with the CEO of General Electric about leadership, creativity, fear -- and what it's really like to run the world's most influential company.READ»

Who's Zooming You?

You're out there. On the Web, there are dozens, perhaps hundreds of references to you -- in company newsletters, college alumni notes, and friends' blogs. (As a tech writer, I'm especially promiscuous: Googling my name turns up 10,700 results.) So how can you monitor and manage your online reputation?READ»

Fast Company's New Dawn

This month's letter from the editor.READ»

How Lush Cleans Up

For CEO Mark Constantine, keeping his company fresh isn't just cosmetic.READ»

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