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Risky Business: Online Shopping at Work

The temptation to shop online while at work gets much stronger at this time of year. Despite the known risks, many of us do it on the sly anyway -- like using a cell phone while driving.In fact, 1 in 5 workers (21%) said they will ...READ»

The Big Pileup: Social Networking Sites

Metaphors abound in descriptions of social media sites today. They are "exploding," the "next big thing," the "new media revolution." Here's another that will be familiar to anybody who watches football: They're the center of a big ...READ»

Should You Change Your Looks to Get a Job?

A majority of job seekers this year have changed something about their physical appearance in order to impress employers, according to an online poll.The respondents in the Yahoo! HotJobs poll made changes in several areas:Clothing ...READ»

Common Interview Surprise: Illegal Questions

More than half of job seekers report being asked an illegal question during a job interview.That eye-opener comes from a Yahoo! HotJobs online poll, in which 62% of respondents reported being on the receiving end of a question about a ...READ»

Who’s Hiring? Week of 9/25/09

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding. READ»

Overused Office Buzzwords: The List Grows

I recently wrote an article about the most annoying and overused terms in the workplace, and readers have been commenting with new words to add to the list.The basis for the article was a survey by Accountemps, in which 150 senior ...READ»

Labor Day Surprise: Job Dissatisfaction Rises

One of the interesting things about this recession has been the modest rise in job satisfaction: People have been happy just to have a job, for the most part.But that sentiment may be shifting as the economic tide starts to turn, ...READ»

The Open Frontier in Hiring Today

The exploding popularity of social networking sites has created a new Wild West in the recruitment landscape, where few boundaries, guideposts, and rules exist. But recruiters and job seekers are rushing in for possible rewards.A ...READ»

Stealthy Threats to Your Job Hunt

I've heard other reporters chuckle when I suggest that one of the biggest priorities for job seekers with their resumes should be spell-checking and proofreading. "No duh" is the implied message. But what seems obvious is often a ...READ»

The Worst Job-Interview Question

Being asked to name one of your biggest weaknesses during a job interview is the worst interview question from a job-seeker's perspective. It feels like an invitation to lie, because who is really going to reveal that kind of ...READ»

The Top 10 List for Job Seekers

Who doesn't love a "Top 10" list? Especially when it comes from David Letterman. The list I want to focus on today, however, isn't very funny (but there is a fun payoff at the end of this post). Looking for a job today ...READ»

Afraid to Take Vacation?

Vacations are supposed to relieve anxiety, not cause it. Yet many people are stressing out about vacations -- particularly about whether or not to take them. Whether it's the cost of traveling or the fear of losing your job once ...READ»

A Fresh Boost of Optimism

One of the things I love about this time of year is the hopefulness that comes with college graduations. Young people with fresh ideas and high hopes enter the workforce, and illustrious commencement speakers offer wise reflections ...READ»

Habits that Really Annoy Recruiters

Job seekers do the darnedest things. Like addressing a cover letter to "Ms. Kennedy" when the recruiter has a different name and gender. Or starting a phone interview by asking, "Now what job is this ...READ»

Job Fields That Could Benefit from the Stimulus Plan

The U.S. stimulus plan means good news for six broad categories of jobs.READ»

Love the Job You Have

The recession is causing a change in attitude as workers find ways to appreciate their jobs.READ»

Telltale Signs of a Miserable Job

Dissatisfaction on the job is common and often temporary. But not many people take time to analyze what makes a job miserable, and how to fix it. Except for author Patrick Lencioni.READ»

The Specter of a Job Loss

A new survey suggests that a third of the U.S. workforce is haunted by threats of losing their jobs. Some simple tips can help ease the anxiety.READ»

How the Holiday Season Can Boost Your Career

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so the song says, but that's no guarantee for people who are looking for a new job or worried about the viability of their current one.That's why it's critical to take advantage of the great ...READ»

Get Ahead by Giving Thanks

If you want to succeed in life and at work (and who doesn't?), make sure you use these two words often: "thank you." They can help you in ways that you may never expect.   Giving thanks is a big theme right now (duh!). But the ...READ»

People-Powered Internet Grows Up

On today's Internet, algorithms rule. But a handful of startups are using large-scale human participation to offer online services that computers alone can't deliver. Can human judgment scale with the Web?READ»

• Man vs. Machine: Jason Calacanis' Mahalo Search
• Wikipedia Founder Jimbo Whales' Wikia

Unemployment Report: Some Positive News

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics' unemployment report for October caused a big stir last week. The rate jumped to 6.5 percent from 6.1 percent in September. This is reportedly the highest national unemployment figure in 14 ...READ»

Candidate from Hell

I find this guy's resume on HotJobs and offer him an opportunity to interview for my open position. I picked him, among others, because his resume looked good. He declines and tells me he doesn't think he's qualified. Ok, so at that ...READ»

Hire a Change Agent

Attract full-time or freelance talent from the Fast Company coummunity and beyond.READ»

The Great E-pression?

Author Michael Bordo argues that parallels drawn between the 1930s and today are unfounded and should not trigger market panic. Do you agree?READ»