Thank You, Thank You Very Much...

By Lindsey Pollak on Jul. 09, 2008 Comments?

Expressing gratitude when appropriate is one of the most important elements of professional etiquette. You should never let a good, helpful deed go un-thanked. This is particularly important for young professionals, who are usually on the receiving end of advice.

There are times when thank you notes are absolutely essential, and there are many, many, many other times when sending a thank you note is an excellent form of networking and will guarantee that you stand out from your peers.

Why You Should Use LinkedIn (If You Don’t Already)

By Lindsey Pollak on Jun. 20, 2008 Comments?

Wanting to know more about LinkedIn’s features and benefits, I recently took a tour of the site with Krista Canfield, PR manager at LinkedIn. Here are the top activities she recommends for young professionals to get the maximum benefit from membership in the site. Read...

Americans Going Online for Health Information

By Billy Amon on Apr. 24, 2008 Comments?

Yesterday, the California HealthCare Foundation published a very interesting report called The Wisdom of Patients, written by Jane Sarasohn-Kahn at THINK-health.  The number one source adults reference in their search for health-related information is the Internet. Read...

New Trends: Online Networking

By Erika Mitchell on Apr. 07, 2008 Comments?

Professional networking can consist of more than the exchange of weekend-adventure stories at the water cooler every Monday.  Online networking can help you make networking more efficient and effective.

Can You Lose Face on Facebook?

By Erika Mitchell on Feb. 19, 2008 Comments?

Social networking can be a great way to keep up with friends but it can also be an effective tool to help you get a job.  Is your social network lending you a hand or shooting you in the foot? Read...

Four Steps to Cringe-Free Networking

By Alexandra Levit on Feb. 14, 2008 Comments?

Most people are nervous about networking, but in reality you do it every day without even realizing it. Networking is about establishing relationships that provide you with valuable feedback and allow you to make educated decisions. Follow these four simple steps to make your next networking experience a positive one. Read...