On LinkedIn, you can network with people you've never met. Ask you connection for introductions to 2nd degree connections. Join and participate in groups you're interested in. Post and answer relevant questions in the "Answers" section. Be an active and intelligent member of the LinkedIn community, and you will be recognized for it.

Once you write a strong LinkedIn profile, it's time to start building your network. Start by inviting people you know, getting your link in the search engines, and getting quality recommendations. Then you'll be ready to branch out into the vast LinkedIn networks.

LinkedIn is a powerful tool for networking if you know how to utilize its features. But before you do, it's important to have a well-written profile that fully explains your work experience.

Here are 10 basic rules-of-thumb when writing an entry-level resume. I used these myself when applying for my first entry-level job. I’ll be writing a lot more in-depth resume writing advice along the way, so keep checking back for additional tips.1. Keep it to one pageThe multi-page resumes are for working professionals with more than [...]

Think you need 8 hours of sleep a night? Not necessarily. You'll feel more well-rested if you wake up at a set time every morning and go to bed only when you're tired. You can gain valuable hours from the time you would have spent trying to fall asleep and sleeping in more than you need to every morning. An extra two hours per day of awake time gives you an extra month of awake time every year... and just think how much you could get done in a month!

For the past ten minutes, I’ve been staring at this little blinking cursor on this massive blank Word document. And before today, I spent plenty more time staring. Blink. Blink. Blink. Why is starting something new always so hard?The answer has to do with breaking your habits. So far, I know that I want to [...]

Stephen Spielberg is one of the most famous and successful film directors of our time. He’s also a college dropout who made his way into the entertainment bus by sneaking onto a set at Universal Studios and pretending he had a job. That’s how passionate he was about making movies; he did something so bold [...]