Social Media Gifts

How are your gifts stacking up this holiday season? On the Internet and social media these days, there are virtually lots of ways to give or receive a present. While not every gift is equal, it’s the thought that counts, right? What’s the best gift you got this year? Comic via The Joy of Tech

The 25 Hottest Skills that Got People Hired in 2013

When you’re looking for a new job, it can be difficult deciding how to present yourself in the best light to potential employers. To help us determine the skills most likely to get us hired, LinkedIn decided to pull from its loads of employment data. The company asked itself a simple question: who’s getting hired… Continue reading The 25 Hottest Skills that Got People Hired in 2013

Responsible, Strategic, Creative: The Most Overused Buzzwords on LinkedIn in 2013

Your LinkedIn profile is your place to shine in the digital world of professionals, and keywords can often make the difference between a hit profile and a profile recruiters pass on. While it’s essential to sprinkle industry buzzwords throughout your profile to ensure you appear in relevant searches, it’s also important to use words that… Continue reading Responsible, Strategic, Creative: The Most Overused Buzzwords on LinkedIn in 2013

Facebook, Google, Microsoft and More Join Forces to Reform Government Surveillance

This is the age of the NSA’s PRISM scandal, government leaders spying on other government leaders and do-before-ask privacy policies. If no one takes a stand to put in place more transparent privacy laws and regulate them, too, every part of our lives might soon be available for governments and corporations to see (if it’s… Continue reading Facebook, Google, Microsoft and More Join Forces to Reform Government Surveillance

LinkedIn Introduces Company Showcase Pages

Millions of businesses use LinkedIn Company Pages to share content and highlight products and opportunities. Following these Pages has become a great way for users to keep up with their favorite brands. The problem, however, is that while many companies provide a variety of products and services, you might only be interested in one or… Continue reading LinkedIn Introduces Company Showcase Pages

How to Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile [INFOGRAPHIC]

LinkedIn can provide unrivaled networking and visibility opportunities for your personal brand, but only if you know how to work your profile. Filling in as much relevant information as possible and updating your profile regularly are two strategies for LinkedIn success. Below are ways you can make the most of your LinkedIn profile.   Complete… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile [INFOGRAPHIC]

LinkedIn ‘Intro’ Shows You Who You’re Really Talking to in the iOS Mail App

Have you ever received an email from someone who could potentially be a great business contact, only you couldn’t tell whether the email was the real deal? With its new product, Intro, released today, LinkedIn is trying to eliminate the confusion of talking to strangers over email so you can connect with more people who… Continue reading LinkedIn ‘Intro’ Shows You Who You’re Really Talking to in the iOS Mail App

LinkedIn Sharing Is Broken, Reports Multiple Users

If you are having problems posting to your LinkedIn profile, you are not alone. This morning when I tried to share articles from DashBurst and other sites with my LinkedIn connections, I received an ugly red error message. I’ve also confirmed that several other colleagues are seeing the same anomaly, as well, from different IPs.… Continue reading LinkedIn Sharing Is Broken, Reports Multiple Users