LinkedIn Tip – Mom Was Right, Manners Matter...

Let's give a quick shout-out to Mom, who taught us many important lessons. Even though she may have exaggerated a bit when she said we'd ruin our eyes if we held them cross-eyed forYou're invited too long and that sitting too close to the TV would rot our brains, she was right about a lot. Remembering the value of using good manners and being respectful of others were two of the lessons which have stood the test of time.

LinkedIn Tip – “Hey, Baby. What’s Your URL...

You meet someone at a conference or a networking event and want to stay in touch. You exchange business cards and decide to connect on LinkedIn.? She asks for the link to your profile on LinkedIn so she can send you an invitation to connect. If you reply begins with, “Uh, well…” don’t worry. Help [...]

LinkedIn Tip – Does Your Profile Miss You?...

Dear Professional, You and I were set up on a blind-date of sorts. The only reason you consented to give me a try was because a friend of yours continually nagged you, something about I “could be very useful to you in the future.” You didn’t feel I was worth the time, but it became [...]

LinkedIn Tips – Pop Quiz!...

1. LinkedIn is: a) Something for people looking for a new job b) Facebook for old people c) Nothing more than another source of email spam d) Kind of confusing 2. My profile on LinkedIn: a) Doesn’t exist b) Exists only because a friend bugged me about it until I signed up and haven’t touched [...]

I Didn’t Think You Meant *That* Kind of Pink Slip...

You’ve been laid-off. It sucks. It wasn’t your fault, but it’s so hard not to take it personally. Why was it you and not that other guy – you know, the one who is always surfing the net and listening to his iPod at work? It can feel like there is no justice, no reward [...]