I got a call from a friend at the local community college the other day, asking if I would be wiling to interview a student for a potential internship. No one needs to take on interns, of course, but it can be a rewarding experience for both you and the student. You need to make sure that interns aren’t just free labor. MORE >>

There are thousands of LinkedIn groups, covering just about any topic. LinkedIn groups are wonderful tools to use when you are looking to enhance your network. When you run a group, however, you want ways to help make your group stand out from the pack. See the difference? MORE >>

While I don’t have a crystal ball, here are some developments that I think are worthy of our attention and will affect how we do things in the social mediasphere over the next few years. Many of the things on this list will not be news to the very well-informed social media consultant types who live and breathe this stuff. Virb MORE >>

LinkedIn Groups are similar to Facebook Pages in that they provide businesses with an avenue for leading discussions on a topic of interest with members of the LinkedIn network. If you’re thinking about starting a LinkedIn Group, this post should help to get the ball rolling. Preparing to Start a New Group. MORE >>

When communicating with people online, there is an etiquette that should be followed to maintain professionalism. Some people refer to this as ‘netiquette’. One of the cardinal rules of netiquette is not to share people’s contact information with others they do not know. Please be sure to uncheck this box. MORE >>