How to Network

The Ultimate Networking Secret Especially If You Hate Networking

By Ted Wills ⋅ May 13, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

I recently attended the blandly titled “Writing and Publishing for Business and Professional Development” presentation at the New York City Bar. It could have more accurately been called: The Ultimate Networking Secret Especially If You Hate Networking. The panelists offered the best networking advice that I have heard since I have started paying attention to networking advice.

The Easiest and Most Idiot Proof Guide to Facebook in the World

By Mojo40 Mavens ⋅ May 1, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Although we don’t wear clerical clothing, take vows of celibacy, or baptize babies, we Mojo40 Mavens do have something in common with priests. We hear confessions. Intelligent and accomplished people […]

Are You Connected to Albert Einstein?

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ April 1, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Do you know when you log in to your LinkedIn account, how the opening screen shows (on the left hand side) the latest activity of your connections? Well, my friend […]

The #1 Mistake When Applying for a Job Online

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 26, 2011 ⋅ 7 comments

Want to feel wildly popular and adored? Place a job posting on Craig’s List. Within minutes, your inbox will be flooded with fawning emails vying for your attention. By the […]

7 Better Ways to Thank Someone in Your Business Network

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 19, 2011 ⋅ 3 comments

Texting, “thx” is a perfectly fine acknowledgment when someone gives you directions to a party. It’s not so fine when they write a detailed recommendation for your business school application, get you a job, or find a buyer for your house. Here’s a better way to do it.

How to Get the Best LinkedIn Premium Feature for Free

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 12, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Eureka! After much searching you have found EXACTLY the right person you want to contact on LinkedIn. Alas, they are not a 1st or 2nd degree connection. And the only […]

Want to Be Happier? Log Off After Reading This

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

When’s the last time you had a great conversation and not just some idle chit-chat? According to a recent study, the deeper your conversations, the happier you are. And you can’t have real conversations if you’re behind a computer.

The Top 3 Reasons You Need New Friends

By Susan Kim ⋅ February 19, 2011 ⋅ 4 comments

Hanging out with friends a lot like yourself is comfortable but it tends to give you a limited perspective.

Do People Want to Hang Up on You?

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ November 16, 2010 ⋅ One comment

You know how awful it can be when you’re stuck on the phone with someone droning on like an airline attendant giving seat belt instructions? No one thinks they are […]

11 Ways a Blog Can Get You a Gig, a Job, a Career (so stop whining)

By Susan Kim ⋅ November 16, 2010 ⋅ 8 comments

“There are too many blogs out there.” “I’m not a writer.” “What if I put in all that effort and it doesn’t work out?” Finished whining yet? Because you will […]