When building a network on LinkedIn, you want to be interesting and engaging. You certainly don't want to be a nuisance. The default for your notifications should be "No" don't automatically share my page updates with my network. However, if you have been tinkering with your profile and you are not sure, now is a good tine to verify that setting. Before making changes to your profile, such as a new picture, adding an accomplishment, skill, or polishing the language, visit you

If you have a recent version of Microsoft Word, you may have noticed a pop-up window with an offer of help. Perhaps you’ve closed it and decided to investigate later when you have more time. Recently I was asked for my review of the tool, so today I dug a bit deeper today to assess the potential merits. I found a few great takeaways that you can use when you are writing your resume. Target Job Postings Using the Tool: The tool will display example job postings from LinkedIn

Have you taken a career hiatus? Are you planning your reentry to the workforce? Recently I was asked these questions about writing a resume following an extended career break. If you are planning a reentry, some of these tactics may help you write your new resume. Also, check out the video, "Resumes for Reentry," located in the Podcast area of our website. Do you mention your career break on a resume or try to fill the gap? Every situation is unique. The following are three

When you have an interview on your calendar, what is your approach? Do you develop talking points that you must share? Do you rehearse answers to expected questions? Perhaps you like to be spontaneous and answer questions on the fly. After all, it is your history. Who knows it better than you? I am a firm believer in acting with purpose, especially when you are faced with a job interview. If it is a job you truly want, then show you deserve it by interviewing with purpose. Ac