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How to Give a Webinar (and Not Look Like an Idiot)

You need to give a Webinar presentation, and have a tiny bit of performance anxiety? Don't fear. Here's step-by-step advice on everything from how to prepare to what to wear.

LinkedIn Recommendations: Five Ways to Make The Most of Them

As potential employers or recruiters peruse your work experience on LinkedIn, recommendations from past and present colleagues can be one of the most helpful features to help communicate your value. Here's five tips for doing the most good for y

You on Facebook: A Marketer’s Dream, A Privacy Advocate’s Nightmare

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Career Coach

If your current job is a snooze or you're having trouble finding a new gig in this age of unemployment, hiring a career coach to help you figure out what excites you and to get your resume in shape could be a smart move. But career coaches aren&

Dating 2.0: Looking for Love in All the Online Places

With Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and other social networking sites--in addition to actual online dating sites--meeting people online has never been easier. But is it enough?

10 Ways to Know Your Geek Is Just Not That Into You

Is your fiery romance on track, or headed for the rails faster than Ruby? In time for Valentine's Day, our helpful guide explains the signs that show your guy or gal geek is about to change that Facebook relationship status to "single.&quot

(Mostly) Offline Valentine’s Day Activities for Geeks

Playing with gadget-y gifts isn't the only fun a techie can have on Valentine's Day. From judging the hottest programmers to geek movie faves and an interactive scavenger hunt, we've got you covered.

How to Use LinkedIn Company Profiles For Job Hunt, Networking

Company profile pages on LinkedIn can help you tune into a company's comings and goings, executive relationships, key business facts, and more. Here's how to search and use LinkedIn Company Profiles to your best advantage.

Layoffs: Calculating the Odds You’ll Lose Your Job

8 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Geek

Regular chocolates and flowers are so 1990. Try BlackBerry or Wii Mii chocolates or LED crystal jewelry for the techie in your life this year.