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LinkedIn Highlights, Trends + Near Misses

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By Colleen McKenna
Business2Community

My preferred title for this blog was “Hey LinkedIn, Take a Vacation” but I thought better of it. I like the people at LinkedIn and I didn’t want them to take it the wrong way. But, really? I like change but LinkedIn has rolled it out big time this year. If you’re not studying what’s happening on LinkedIn you’ll miss the big and the little stuff and have no idea what’s going on and where to go. LinkedIn members would be well served if LinkedIn took a week (or a month) off and went to the beach in order to let their members catch up with all the changes, big and small.

LinkedIn needs to remember a good portion of its members don’t like and can’t keep up with all of the techy updates. I know, they can’t slow down the engine but everyone needs a moment of pause to regain their traction.

Ahh, I digress. I have a love-hate relationship with posts and articles on the trends, top 10’s, and the best of lists that dominate our feeds this time of year. Regardless, I’m drawn in to read what the experts think, know who is talking about what and see what’s actually trending across the news and culture.

Comforted by knowing LinkedIn pretty well and the fact that I like most of the changes they’ve has introduced, let’s jump in and look at a couple of my favorite LinkedIn highlights and trends from this year.

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Should You Put in Extra Hours?

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By J. Mason
Online Career Tips Editor

Don’t compare yourself to other co-workers. While they’re working late doesn’t go unnoticed by their boss, they could very well be doing it because they slacked off on something early on in the day. Focus on your set of tasks and responsibilities, and if you’re not sure when to work late then ask your boss.

How to Get Noticed During a Virtual Career Fair

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Cathy Francois
Contributor, Career Services

Have you ever been to a virtual career fair and felt like one in a swarm of bees competing for employers’ attention? And then, when you finally get to a chat session, you’re just referred to the company’s website? Don’t give up! Next time, try these tips to gain the attention of employers and maximize the opportunity that a virtual career fair (VCF) offers.

How Military Leaders Can Make the Career Transition to Civilian Life

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By Dr. Jerry Pionk (Sergeant Major, US Army, retired) (1950-2014)
Former Faculty Member, School of Management at American Military University

In today’s climate of shrinking military budgets and personnel reductions, military members and recently released veterans must be prepared to make the transition to civilian life. The following are tips gleaned from various sources that may be helpful.

Trends in Human Resources: The Certification Process

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Interview with Dr. Marie Harper, Pamela Harding, and Dr. Christopher DeClerk

In the past couple of years there have been a number of changes in the field of human resources. To stay on par with other professionals within the field is crucial to success. One of the components to that success is certification. To talk about the proposed changes to the certification process are three professionals from the field.

Stand Out with a Thank You Note

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By Jill Kurtz
Online Career Tips Contributor

The traditional thank you note still has a role in these days of electronic communication. Taking the time to hand-write some words of appreciation just might be your best way to make a good impression on someone that you want to influence.

Six Ways to Boost Your Career in 2014

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By Vicky Oliver, Business2Community.com
Special to Online Career Tips

The new year marks a moment when many of us sense opportunity, hope, and change on the horizon. There’s a reason why so many businesses do end-of-year performance appraisals. Besides the fact that it provides a basis for the annual bonus if your company offers them, it also gives you a chance to reflect on your career progress and find the incentive to do better.