The national unemployment rate may be at its worst in over a decade, but there's a world of opportunity out there beyond Wall Street. Companies from Finland to Dubai are bucking the recession and actively hiring--you just have to know where to look. Read More
The fast-food industry is hiring, but don't go all American Beauty on us yet. The next decade is all about HOW you search, not where you search. Read More
Welcome to Unretirement
Forward-thinking companies are still looking at incentives to keep older talent in place, even in this topsy-turvy downturn world. Read More |
Next Decade Dream Jobs
These jobs are awesome AND likely to be hot throughout the next decade. Read More |
Webcam Interviews: How to Survive and Thrive
Get ready for your close-up. As more companies cut recruiting costs, you're likely to encounter the newest hiring twist: the Webcam interview. We help you put your best face on disk. Read More |
Seven Radical Steps for Career Changers
You've just been downsized and your industry is dying. Don't despair. Your mad skillz are in demand, you just have to find out where. Read More |
The (Home) Office
When you work from home, your boss can't can hear you scream, ”@%#* this TPS report!” This is a good thing, right? RIGHT? Read More |
Get Schooled
Learn your way out of the recession. Read More |
Massive investments in clean energy promise to keep farmers, urban planners, and green-tech firms in business. This guide to sustainability-focused careers will help solar-charge your work life. Read More
Author Po Bronson addresses the current economic crisis, in this follow-up to his book and Fast Company article, "What Should I Do With My Life?" Read More
We can't promise riches and happiness, but this tutorial to getting the most out of your free time should land you a notch above destitution. Read More
Six Degrees of Sustainability: The Hottest Schools for Environmental Studies
President Obama recently pledged $500 million for environmental job training, and an additional $150 billion to create 5 million new sustainability-related jobs. So what better time to trade in that white collar, blue collar (or no collar) for a green one? Read More
Top Jobs of 2008
What are the top jobs for 2008? FastCompany.com crunched the numbers, spoke to the experts, and came up with the job outlook for 2008 and beyond. Read More
A Guide to Layoff Survival
FastCompany.com offers you a guide to layoff survival and the job search. From the practical to the philosophical, get expert tips on how to survive the fall, and get back in the game. Read More
Ten Jobs You Didn't Know You Wanted
Creative, challenging, and highly rewarding, these careers, while not always top of mind, aren't merely desirable—one of them could be your dream job.Read More
Top Jobs 2008: Courting Your Career
Careers expert and author of Courting Your Career, Shawn Graham, on how dating and job hunting have more in common than one might think. Read More
10 Hot Jobs for 2007
What are the hottest jobs for 2007? Fast Company spoke with trend experts to compile a list of the top 10 professions that will be in high demand in 2007. Read More
How to Get the Job of Your Dreams
It's a feat few people ever accomplish. Here are some suggestions from those who have—a designer, a professional video gamer, a stand-up comedian, a musical producer/performer, and an adventure columnist. Read More
Top Jobs 2006
The best jobs to pursue today? Fast Company again draws on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile a list of 25 great careers for the years ahead. Read More
The 25 Top Jobs for 2005-2009
What are the best jobs to pursue for the next five years? Fast Company draws on the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an innovation expert to tap the top jobs. Read More
Do You Have a Dream Job?
What are the best jobs to pursue for the next five years? Fast Company draws on the work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and an innovation expert to tap the top jobs. Read More











