This week's guest posts focus on work productivity tips, employee benefits and networking pointers. * Networking is one of the most important tools to perfect in the workforce. Here are five tips to network effectively. [PayScale] * Google is known for its incredible employee benefits, but this one just might...
Each week, I contribute dozens of articles on career topics to a variety of Web properties. Here are some of my favorites from this week. * LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner has a unique viewpoint on why the unemployment rate remains high, despite the fact that there are 3.5 million jobs...
It's easy to feel intimidated by the sensory and information overload at a conference. These strategies will help keep stress at bay and maximize your experience. * Preschedule posts for the duration of your conference. Instead of throwing a post together during downtime, have a few queued up to...
Today's time-crunched schedules often leave little time for professional networking, but the LunchMeet app (iTunes link) aims to facilitate impromptu networking sessions with your LinkedIn connections. The free app connects with LinkedIn to display your profile; you can also set time slots for your availability and select a...
