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On The Road - And On the Job

Martha Finney is driving across America looking for people who love their jobs - and actually finding them. Finney takes a breather from life on the road to let AltaVista Careers in on the secrets she's uncovered.

Catch 22: Will Your Corporate Savvy Sabotage Your Efforts to be an Entrepreneur?

You've spent most of your life learning the dark secrets of the corporate world, but now you're an entrepreneur and someone's changed all the rules. Learn how to play the game fast!

Productize Thyself!

You know you want to work for the company, but can't figure out how to get in. William Bridges comes to the rescue with tips on how to figure out what a company needs - and whether you're the solution.

He Helped Invent the Cubicle - But He's Not Happy About It

Back in the 1960's, Bob Propst invented something he called "The Action Office." You might know it better by its modern name - "the cubicle." But instead of being proud that his invention has gained such wide acceptance, Propst tells us where corporate America went wrong with the cubicle.

If What You Want IS Employees ASAP - Hire Them FASSST

Your company just got a multi-million dollar contract and you need to hire IS employees quickly, but you're not sure there's enough time to cover every base and still make your deadline. Don Lang shows you how to hire IS employees FASSST.

The Importance of Big, Yellow Slides in the Workplace

Get ready for a heavy-duty case of workplace envy as AltaVista Careers visits some of the best workplaces in America to see how businesses are making them fun places as well. Today's stop? Berkeley Systems.

If You Lived in Des Moines, You'd Really Be Making Some Money

If you're thinking about changing cities at the same time you change your job, you might want to read our conversation with Jack Chapman. He tells us how to negotiate a salary that's satisfactory - even if the cost of living in your new city is higher than you expected.

The Emerging Worker - Is This the Worker of Tomorrow?

A new kind of employee is walking through the halls of your company - and if you don't recognize him or her, your company could be in trouble.

Automated Interviews Pick a Pack of Perfect People

Take a look at some of the new systems designed to help human resources professionals find the gems in every batch of job applications.