In the world of social media, we mainly focus on the “fun” social potential of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, it turns out that social media can be used as a tool for professional development and networking, and … Continued

What would an employer, colleague, student, or relative find if they were to search your name online? What assumptions might they make based on the results? Take a moment to Google yourself and see what comes up. If your academic … Continued

Forbes contributor Shama Hyder writes in her article, “7 Things You Can Do to Build an Awesome Personal Brand,” … today almost every individual has a personal brand. Not many of us have consciously cultivated these brands, but they exist … Continued

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Usage Include a Professional Photo Profiles with pictures are 11 times more likely to be viewed!   Change Your Profile’s URL I suggest changing it to a variation of your first and last … Continued