Resume Questions - Solve a Job Interview Puzzle

Resume Questions - Solve a Job Interview PuzzleIt is important that your resume has a well-researched, comprehensive question and answer section to ensure that it stands out. If your resume does not have these sections, then the human resource person who will be reviewing it could miss some of the most relevant information that you would want on your resume.Questions should be concise. In your resume, you need to answer only a few questions at a time. Too many questions in a section will make it difficult for the human resource person to get a handle on your skills. Be concise but be sure to include a little bit of information about yourself to set yourself apart from other applicants.In your resume, be as detailed as possible. Before reading your resume, your HR recruiter or manager should be able to gather some information from your applications. They may even be able to determine the information that you are leaving out. Be specific and accurate. You can use a bulleted list of you r job experience, educational background, professional activities, previous positions you held, awards you received, and any extra experience you may have gained in a recent job that is relevant to the position you are applying for.Consider a couple examples of questions that you can ask in order to be more effective in your answers. For example, ask what criteria is used in hiring managers when choosing between two candidates for a particular position. In addition, ask what the interview process entails and if there are requirements for interviewers.You may also ask what an interview is for and how often he or she will contact you. You can also ask about how frequently you are expected to attend interviews, if there are any phone calls, what type of preparation you need for interviews, how long it takes to prepare for an interview, and what information your interviewer will be asking you during an interview. These are just a few sample questions that you can ask when it comes to th e interview process. Know the type of position you are applying for. The format of your resume should reflect your qualification for the position, as well as demonstrate that you have met all of the company's requirements. Try to avoid using wording that is too vague because this will give your interviewer the impression that you do not have the skills needed for the position.Know the goals you want to achieve. Most resume questions revolve around what the applicant wants to accomplish. Keep these words in mind when developing a resume and always keep a clear vision of the information that will be presented.It is also important to know what to say if you do not know the answer to a question. If a question goes unanswered, try to find out from the interviewer what his or her process is for creating the final answers.

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases That Even The Smart Get Wrong

Commonly Misused Words and Phrases That Even The Smart Get Wrong We would all love to be Aristotle and some other exotic philosophers. However in our attempts to sound well read, we do end up using commonly misused words and phrases. When I read some of these commonly misused words and phrases, I was a little bit embarrassed to say I am culprit to making some of those mistakes. And thats when I thought, I might as well write about commonly misused words and phrases to help you avoid making the same mistakes. 1.  First-Come, First-Serve This can be passed off as an innocent mistake, however first come, first serve implies the first person to turn up will serve rest of the participants. However, the right way of saying is first come, first served. Dont worry a lot of us get this wrong! 2.  Extract Revenge / Potential This was my favorite saying extract potential however to extract means to remove it. As INC explains To extract something is to remove it, like a tooth. The correct expression is exact revenge, meaning to achieve revenge. Both  The New York Times  and the BBC have  made this error. 3.  Wet Your Appetite I dont use this phrase much I am not sure if Ive ever used it in a written communication. However, the correct phrase is whet your appetite.  As INC explains This expression is more often used incorrectly than correctly56 percent of the time it appears online, its wrong. The correct idiom is whet your appetite. Whet means to sharpen or stimulate, so to whet your appetite means to awaken your desire for something. Read  20 Embarrassing Phrases Even Smart People Misuse via INC 3.  You’ve got another thing coming What? Whats wrong with this? Yep, I didnt see the mistake in it either, however even though it makes sense the phrase is still incorrect apparently. The correct phrase is Youve got another think coming. As lifehack explains This is one of those phrases where the incorrect usage actually does make sense and has become its own phrase. But it’s still technically wrong. In fact, most people don’t even know the correct phrase unless they look it up (I sure didn’t). The correct version really only makes sense if you use the entire sentence  â€œif that’s what you think, you’ve got another think coming.” 4.  I made a complete 360 degree change in my life This - People say they’ve made a complete 360 degree change in their life to imply that they’ve completely changed from the way they used to be. However, going 360 degrees means that you’ve returned to the exact same place you started. Which would mean you didn’t change at all. A 180 degree change would mean that you are the complete opposite which is what most people are trying to say. 5.  Mute point vs Moot point Thankfully, I never made this mistake. I have seen people use the phrase mute point, when the correct phrase is moot point.  â€œMute” means “incapable of speech.” “Moot” means “debatable or doubtful.” While a moot point may cause someone to stop talking, it doesn’t render them mute. The point, not being a person, never had any ability to talk in the first place. So the word “moot” is a much better descriptive choice. Read  25 Common Phrases That You’re Saying Wrong via Lifehack.org 6.  Free reign The correct phrase is free rein. As thoughtcatalog.com explains It’s easy to see the misconception here. By saying “free reign,” you want to indicate that a ruler or royal has the ability to do whatever (s)he pleases when it comes to their kingdom, having “free reign” over the land. But that’s not what it’s meant to indicate. “Free rein” comes from equestrian jargon, meaning to give your horse freedom of motion, holding loosely the reins to go easy on ol’ Black Beauty. 7.  The Spitting Image The correct phrase is the spit and image.  The original phrase “spit and image” comes from the Bible, where God made Adam out of “spit and mud” in order to make him in his own image. God didn’t spit on him, as the modern idiom seems to suggest. 8.  Begging the question The correct phrase is raising the question. If you want to bring up a question you have on your mind, you shouldn’t “beg” the question â€" because that means something very different. “Beg the question” is a term that indicates someone’s argument has a conclusion that lacks adequate support from its premise. In order cases, this logical fallacy entails simply restating the premise instead of making an actual conclusion or having a conclusion that’s totally unrelated to the initial. Welcome to every Freshman comp class. Read  44 Everyday Phrases You Might Not Know You’ve Been Saying  Incorrectly via thoughtcatalog.com And thats it folks, these were my top 8  commonly misused words and phrases.  If youve been making these common mistakes it is fine, weve all done them. Learning from it, is what will set you apart from the rest. Read more from Faizan: To Succeed, Seek Opportunities To Fail Women Are Better Bosses Than Men â€" Here Is The Evidence 5 Motivational Quotes To Remember In Life 15

Social Networks from Traditional Media Titans and Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Social Networks from Traditional Media Titans and Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Ive wanted to do this post for a while and luckily I waited for the perfect time, when 4 of the biggest media players (traditional media) have embraced social networking. From a personal branding perspective, I recommend getting a profile on at least one of these if you have very little presence or are a beginner. I say this because these profiles will rank high and can protect you against any bad press in the future (when it comes to Google). Also, if you are looking to expand your professional network, then these networks will help you find the right people. BusinessWeek Business Exchange is BusinessWeeks social network. There are over 3,000 news and blog items so far in this social network. You can read updated news, blogs, and resources about social networking all across this community. There are many familiar faces in this network, such as Anita Campbell, John Jantsch, Bryan Eisenberg and John Battelle. Personal branding: The main benefit of using this social network is that, like the rest, it ranks high in Google because its supported by BusinessWeek.coms PageRank of 8. Also, after you setup a profile, all of your actions (alongside your peers) will be syndicated on the main page, such as a blog post or an article you find. Very influential people are on-board already, such as the ones listed above. Fast Company FastCompany.com is a free Website that features editorial content with a focus on business ideas and innovation. With more than 95,000 active members, the site is also a meeting place for a global community of forward-thinking business leaders. Personal branding: The main benefit to your brand is visibility. Since this social network was the first of its kind for a traditional media source, there are thousands more users than the competition. The bad part about this is that its more competitive to get your blog postings listed on the homepage, but its possible! By blogging, answering daily questions and commenting on articles, you can be on the front page of one of the most trafficked media sites. Fast Company has a PageRank of 7 as well. You can connect with like-minded people by joining special interest groups and adding friends. New York Times TimesPeople is a new way to discover what other readers find interesting on NYTimes.com â€" and to make recommendations of your own. With TimesPeople, you can share articles, videos, slideshows, blog posts, reader comments, and ratings and reviews of movies, restaurants and hotels. Once you have signed up, TimesPeople begins to collect the public actions you take on NYTimes.com. Other readers can choose to see your activity, and you can choose to see theirs. Youll have several ways to begin building your network: use the built-in search box, select from a list of suggested users you might know, or import your e-mail contacts. And youll continue to expand your network simply by using TimesPeople and encountering other readers. Personal branding: The main benefit from using this social network is that you can track down people who are interested in the same exact topics you are in an instant. You can learn more about other people and likewise, have something to talk to them about and give value. NYTimes.com has a PageRank of 9 and is probably the most respected source on the internet. Wall Street Journal Journal Community allows WSJ.com’s million or so paid online subscribers to comment on every story, pose their own discussion questions, e-mail one another and set up profiles that will allow others to see what they’re doing on the site. This social network is for business professionals, built around the content of the newspaper and web site but not limited to it. Personal branding: The WSJ is restricting social network users to the ones who are paying money, which is dumb. Other than that, if you are willing to fork over the money, this network is incredible for your brand. By commenting on posts and being active on this site, you are now connected with people from around the world. Profiles on this site will share a PageRank of 8.

Combating Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Combating Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace Pregnancy discrimination is a real threat, even in first world countries such as the United States. While it may seem contradictory, pregnancy discrimination is one of the most blatant ways employers abuse their employees. While there are laws in place to combat discrimination, employers often don’t abide by those laws. Elissa Strauss recently reported for CNN that, “Research from 2014 shows that beyond the 31,000 pregnancy discrimination charges, a far larger number of women were denied requests for simple accommodations such as more frequent breaks, time off for prenatal visits or less physically demanding duties.” Thus, it’s vital that those in leadership and employees alike understand the laws that protect pregnant women and new moms from any form of workplace discrimination. What Pregnancy Discrimination Looks Like The first step in combating discrimination is understanding what it looks like. Without the crucial ability to assess whether or not the behavior of a supervisor or fellow employee counts as discrimination, we are unable to take action. Katie McBeth for Fiscal Tiger writes, “Essentially, any negative comment, assumption, or unfair treatment of a pregnant employee (including unequal access to employee benefits, such as parental leave, or retaliation) due to their pregnancy or a related medical condition is a form of pregnancy discrimination.” Thus, anything negative that happens to an employee because of their pregnancy is essentially a form of discrimination. If a manager does not believe an employee can do their job anymore because of a pregnancy or childbirth-related modification and fires or demotes them, that is a form of discrimination. Some companies refuse to hire personnel who are pregnant under the pretense that that employee will inevitably need to take leave. However, not hiring based on that fact is against the law. Under the Affordable Care Act, a woman working at a company with at least 50 employees must be given the appropriate number of breaks to pump breast milk as well as a private space other than the bathroom to do so. If an employer fails to provide this, or goes so far as to fire that employee for taking the necessary breaks, the employer can be held liable. While discrimination can take on a great many forms, the underlying reality will remain the same: an employer or supervisor is legally obligated to give pregnant women and new mothers every advantage and opportunity that is afforded others. Not only that, they’re required to make accommodations for relevant needs. If you see the contrary happening, you’re likely seeing a form of discrimination. Why Education Matters Recognizing discrimination is only half the battle; the other half is being able to recognize the actual legality of a situation or behavior. Having the understanding of what is legal and what isnt is what grants agency to an individual. According to Arizona State University, “Today, women make up nearly 50 percent of the U.S. workforce and 51 percent of corporate professionals. What is the root of this progress and what will lead to even further advancement for women in the workforce? Education.” Education and knowledge are what separate a pregnant woman who has agency within the workplace and those who do not have it. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) outlines three acts that prevent pregnant women from being discriminated against in the workplace: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA): PDA ensures that anything related to an individual’s employment must be conducted exactly as if they were not pregnant. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against a pregnant woman in relation to hiring, firing, promotions, health benefits, etc. Any terms of employment must be the same for her as it is for all other, non-pregnant employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): If a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth renders a woman unable to complete her job as she was formerly able to, her employer must extend the same rights to her as are afforded to other temporarily disabled employees. If a woman has a disability related to her pregnancy, such as needing to modify the amount she lifts or stands, her employee must accommodate those needs. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): If an employee has been with their employer for 12 consecutive months and their employer has a specific number of employees, that employee is eligible for up to 12 weeks of leave to care for a new child. The child may be a newborn or adopted. Whether or not the leave is paid or unpaid depends largely on whether or not that employee has accumulated paid time off. These laws are the crucial foundation from which a pregnant woman can stand on. Not only is it important on an individual level, but it also matters organization-wide. Many simply don’t understand the rights afforded to them and their coworkers. If you can, suggest that relevant materials and training is available at your place of work so that everyone is informed and aware. It is one of the best ways to promote a discrimination-free workplace. What to Do When Discrimination Happens If you believe the actions of your employer or supervisor are discriminatory, then you need to take the knowledge you have and apply it in your defense. While you should not be paranoid or unfairly biased, you should recognize that, statistically, you’re in a vulnerable position. Darlena Cunha reports for The Atlantic, “Studies from 2004 and 2010 have shown that mothers start at a lower pay than their coworkers, make less money over time, and they receive raises and promotions less often than their colleaguesâ€"that is, when they’re kept around.” The very nature of being pregnant and then re-entering the workforce means that there is a chance you’re more likely to be discriminated against than not only men but also childless women. If you believe you are being discriminated against, it’s important to recognize that proving it is not an easy feat. Typically, videotaping or recording phone calls without disclosing is against the law. If there is no paper trail, then the evidence is circumstantial. Additionally, while it is illegal for an employer to penalize someone for speaking out, it is a risk. In many cases, the employer will keep an employee on and then fire them months later for something seemingly unrelated because that employee is seen as a liability. If behavior is questionable, do everything you can to create a paper trail. Keep a detailed log of what was said, when and where it was said, and who else was was present when it was said. If you can, make the conversation an email conversation so that it is automatically recorded. The most crucial step in any case of discrimination is to file a claim with the EEOC.  Doing so is a requirement before one can file a lawsuit. While current employers are notified of the claim filed, future employers will not be. Why It Matters Given the fact that filing a claim can threaten your perceived credibility and your job stability, it may be tempting to believe that the easiest path forward is simply to ignore discrimination when it presents itself. However, female professionals who move through their careers with dignity and character, and who refuse to accept less from others are those who will change the professional landscape. Moms invest at the ground level in families, and by extension in the health and prosperity of the future society. When that same society fails to support them at the same core level, it’s failing itself. It’s not only important that families have the jobs and resources to support themselves economically â€" children are expensive â€" but also that individuals and the people they surround themselves with, either by blood or otherwise, need to be seen as the foundational pieces of a healthy society that they absolutely are. This guest post was authored by Brooke Faulkner Brooke  Faulkner is a writer, mom and adventurer in the Pacific Northwest.  She spends her days pondering what makes a good leader.   And then dreaming up ways to teach these virtues to her sons, without getting groans and eye rolls in response.

Do You Know When to Throw in the Towel in Your Career - Career Pivot

Do You Know When to 'Throw in the Towel' in Your Career - Career Pivot Do You Know When to ‘Throw in the Towel?’ Sometimes you have to know when to ‘throw in the towel’ and move in a new direction. I know, I know, some of you are saying that is being a quitter or more importantly, admitting that you are a failure. Well, that is BS. I have written about failing and why it is a good thing in my post Failure Is Not an Option Is Total BS. For most of us, the real challenge is knowing when to ‘throw in the towel’ and go in a different direction. I wantto tell you two stories of individuals who spent a long time pursuing a career direction that was not going to work no matter how hard they tried. Age-Friendly Job Markets Both of these individuals are approximately 60 years of age and live in Austin, Texas where I have lived for almost 40 years. Austin has a very bifurcated job market with a lot of high-end and low-end jobs and not much in between. The Austin-Round Rock also has a very publicly displayed low employment rate of 3.3%. The jobs that are difficult to find are those for people in the 18-49 years of age bracket. The unemployment rate for 50 and older is over 12%. The Austin area job market is not senior friendly. This is nothing new because TheAtlantic.com ran an articleback in 2015 calledWhere Not to Be Old and Joblessand Austin was #4 on the list. In fact, Austin Community College, AARP and Austin Uphave joined forces under the AARP Foundation Women’s Economic Stability Initiativeto create theBack to Work 50+ program in Austin.They are focused on the 50+ female cohort because this is the most vulnerable demographic to fall into poverty after a career-changing event, like divorce, death of a spouse, or a layoff. That should set the stage for the stories I am about to tell you. ‘Throw in the Towel’ on Austin I have been working with Sandra on and off for about 3 years. Sandra moved to Austin after spending a long career in various portions of the technology and entertainment industries. She had her greatest success in the gaming and technology industries in Silicon Valley and other cities in the west. The great recession caused her career to come to a screechinghalt. She decided to move to Austin to get a fresh start over 3 years ago. She has had a few interviews in Austin and San Antonio but for 3 years it has been a fruitless search. We sat down over a cup of coffee this week and I asked her why is she still here. She has no family here. Sandra is very much a loner and has not been successful at building a network here. She has put in a valiant effort but after 3 years it was time to throw in the towel. She told me she did not want to tell her family that she wanted to move back to Arizona where she last lived. The story is much deeper than I am telling you but it was a sense that she had failed. This is a woman who is extremely intelligent with academic credentials that are top notch, and a career with many successes. The 3 years in Austin have worn her out both emotionally and physically but she is still fearful to give up. I do not know what Sandra will do but she really needs to consider ‘throwing in the towel’ on Austin and moving to a more age-friendly job market. ‘Throw in the Towel’ on a Career I met Tom through a variety of online resources. Tom had a very successful career for close to 30 years when he was laid off. His parents then became ill and needed him. He spent the next 10 years taking care of his parents. Sound familiar? He maintained all of his credentials during that time, PMP, Six Sigma, Scrum Master and a lot more. After 10 years of taking care of his parents, he wanted and needed to go back to work. He had no relevant experience in those 10 years. He spent several years looking for regular, full-time employment with no luck. Re-entering the employment scene after 10 years out was incredibly difficult. He was making ends meet through money he had from selling his house and various consulting gigs. When we met, I asked him why he was still in Austin and why he continued to pursue full-time employment â€" better known as a JOB. Last I heard from him, he has decided to build a portfolio career, where one major component was in wholesaling a major commodity. He had partnered with someone he knew well who would help him learn the ropes. This is a whole new direction where he can work for himself and use many of the same skills. My guess is he will never return to full-time employment but he should be able to support himself and have a happy life. Why Are We So Reluctant to ‘Throw in the Towel?’ Sometimes we get so comfortable beating our heads against a wall that we become numb to the fact there are other options. Other times we simply do not know other options exist. I am currently building an online community and one of the common phrases I hear from my initial cohort is “you can do that?” If you are interested in learning more please visit careerpivot.com/community. So many new and creative opportunities have been created in the last 5 years and many times we do not know about them. We are reluctant to throw in the towel because we are ignorant of the vast and almost seemingly endless options. If you find yourself in this situation, I highly recommend you readNecessary Endings (affiliate link)byHenry Cloud. The description of the book includes the following: While endings are a natural part of business and life, we often experience them with a sense of hesitation, sadness, resignation, or regret. But consultant, psychologist, and best-selling author, Dr. Henry Cloud, sees endings differently. He argues that our personal and professional lives can only improve to the degree that we can see endings as a necessary and strategic step to something better. If we cannot see endings in a positive light and execute them well, he asserts, the “better” will never come, either in business growth or our personal lives. What do you need to end? Are you going to ‘throw in the towel’ so a new beginning can start? Marc Miller Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights! Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...

The Work-at-Home Guide for People Not Working at Yahoo

The Work-at-Home Guide for People Not Working at Yahoo With all the recent hype over Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s recent edict banning telecommuting, American workers may be left wondering if telecommuting is a ticket to career suicide. I don’t think so, but employees with telecommuting arrangements should explore options for making themselves visible, accessible and memorable in the eyes of their employers to make sure their value proposition and contributions to the company are not overlooked. Here are a few suggestions for how to do just that.Make time for face time.If you routinely work from home, it becomes increasingly important to strategically plan opportunities for face time Don’t participate in every staff meeting virtually or close down other opportunities to interact with your peers. A good deal of relationship building stems from these types of interactions. The same could be said for projects you may be working on as part of a team…just because you have the opportunity to manage your projects virtually doesn’t mean y ou don’t need to meet with colleagues to discuss aspects of those projects. Face time can solidify trust and credibility and help you forge relationships that might be beneficial for leveraging important resources and staff for future projects.Take on tasks that offer opportunities to interact with colleagues and decision makers.This could be as simple as planning an office event or as complex as managing a strategic business initiative. Seek out experiences that require cross functional engagement and require phone interactions instead of email.Document your accomplishments.Telecommuters run the risk of “falling off the radar” because they are not a constant presence in the office. Document your accomplishments regularly so you can keep your boss in the loop and so you have a strong record of achievement to draw from during performance review time. By consistently showcasing your productivity through your accomplishments, you help support your case for your telecommuting arra ngement.Become a part of an employer affinity group.Many employers have affinity groups based on gender, race or ethnicity. Being a member of such groups can help the telecommuter stay connected to colleagues across business groups and build strong relationships with others who may be key influencers in future decisions for filling internal roles.

Dont Just Sit There, Leverage LinkedIn - Hallie Crawford

Dont Just Sit There, Leverage LinkedIn “You’re not taking your career seriously if you’re not on LinkedIn.” A friend who is an executive at a PR firm told me this several years ago â€" point blank â€" and I agree with her. Are you currently on LinkedIn? Do you have a complete LinkedIn profile? If the answer is no, you need to work on it right away. LinkedIn is no longer optional whether you are actively searching for a job or not. And it doesn’t matter what age you are or the stage in your career.  should have a LinkedIn profile as well. It is a critical tool and resource for your professional development in terms of networking and staying abreast of current trends in your industry. Also, it is not okay to just sit there on LinkedIn and either a) not have a complete profile or b) not actively use this tool to your advantage. Two examples I want to share: The first story took place at a speaking engagement I attended over a year ago. The recruiter on the panel I was on said he spent at least eight hours per day on LinkedIn searching for qualified candidates for his clients. Additionally, several of my clients in the past few years have been actively pursued online through LinkedIn for interviews. There is no way you can pass up the chance to get noticed on LinkedIn when you are in a job search. You need to leverage the other advantages LinkedIn provides, including long-term professional networking (through connections and through LinkedIn groups) to help you stay on top of trends in your industry and provide you with sales leads, client leads, etc. For those of you who may not be familiar with LinkedIn, here’s the scoop: With over 150 million members, it is the world’s largest professional network. LinkedIn allows you to stay connected and easily in touch with your professional contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. LinkedIn also has a job board with job openings that tend to be narrower/more focused on what you are looking for when you search. You don’t get extraneous or irrelevant positions when you conduct a search. Here is some advice on the basics of LinkedIn to get you started: Ensure your profile is 100% complete, including a photo. Find one that looks professional, not hokey, and not one with your dog in the background. Some people have asked me if including a photo could mean they are discriminated against for a job opening. You can’t control what others do. That could be possible, but in the end it’s better to err on the side of having a photo than not. Remember that people hire people, not a piece of paper or words on a LinkedIn profile. They are more likely to feel connected with you if you have a photo. Only connect with reputable people you know. Different people have varying opinions on this. I fall in the category of only connecting with people you know â€" those who you would feel comfortable asking for time from. If you don’t know them, you may not feel comfortable asking them for this. Networking is the primary reason for using LinkedIn, so don’t connect with them if they don’t pass this test. Update your profile frequently. Your profile should always be current and include the latest employment information, experience, or skill set you possess. The people you are connected with are notified when you have made updates and recruiters and employers are searching LinkedIn every day. Stay on top of it! Use keywords relevant to your industry or job search. If you aren’t using keywords in your title, summary, or skill set, your profile can’t be found easily. When you are finished, take a bird’s eye view and ask others to do the same. Ask yourself, “Would I hire me?”Ask others if they would. If your profile looks plain, not compelling, or sparse, then you need to work on it. Feel free to browse other LinkedIn profiles; however, do NOT to copy them. Just get ideas on how to make yours look readable and compelling. After you’ve completed these basics, you want to make sure you check your LinkedIn inbox regularly, or have it send emails to your account so you can stay on top of messages. Search for jobs on LinkedIn, add new contacts regularly, and when you meet someone at an event, connect with him or her afterwards on LinkedIn. These are a few of the ways you can actively use and leverage your profile instead of letting it just sit there. Use it pro-actively instead of passively â€" it can greatly enhance your professional success if you do.