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LinkedIn or Linked Out?

There’s no shortage of people telling you that if you don’t at least have a profile set up on LinkedIn, then you’re practically invisible. But do you really need to be there? Of course not. And here’s a few reasons why.

Don’t say this word unless you mean it!

Along with the recent omnipresence of “literally” and “absolutely,” is it even possible to count how many times you hear the word “definitely” in the course of a day? Is this an infuriating laziness, an epidemic of insincerity, an inattentiveness to language?

New email scams and how to be a hero

The problem with viruses, malware, ransomware and other things that can ruin your day or level your organization’s network is that they keep changing. While it’s unimaginable to be doing business without automatically updating virus/malware software installed on everyone’s computers, it is also good to stay up to date on the latest scams arriving in your email inbox. Here are some things to watch out for.

How to collect strong job references

Seeking out others to give you references is a normal part of the job hunting routine. And though you know it shouldn’t be a big deal, it can somehow be the most stressful part of the process. Don’t sweat it. Here are a few reminders (and reassurances) about handling this step.

5 easy ways to stretch your brain

“If you’re too right-brained,” says author and speaker Lee Silber, “you’re never getting anything done; you’re all over the place. If you’re too left, you’re too rigid. So, let’s put them together.” Here’s how to make sure your awesome halves stay sharp.

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