It seemed like a typical Friday afternoon. Most people were powering through the last couple hours of the day while anticipating the possibilities of the weekend. Then the news hit about Paris and time suddenly stood still. The acts of senseless …

Do you work long hours? Are you busy morning, noon and night? Do you shortchange yourself on sleep in order to squeeze in a few extra emails? Congratulations! You’re busier than ever, and you’re not alone. Americans are working longer …

Do you feel you’ve hit a plateau at your job? Do you want a new position at a prestigious company? Do you want a different career altogether? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, a career coach might …

Has your once dreamy job search turned into a nightmare reminiscent of a classic Halloween flick? If you feel like you’re running around more than a werewolf during a full moon, it’s time to stop the madness. These 10 job …

In a time when women are openly encouraged to “lean in” and glass ceilings are shattered more frequently than ever before, it might seem that having it all has never been more achievable. Yet having a happy family and a …

Today’s job searcher needs more than just a killer resume and cover letter to land that perfect position. To find your dream job you must confidently sell yourself through multiple channels, and a big part of that sales pitch is …

It’s said that silence is golden, but job seekers overwhelmingly disagree. That’s because few things are more frustrating than spending time and effort applying for an open position only to sit around and get zero response. Did the application not …

Adios, Suburbs! Although it’s been fun, it’s time for a new adventure in the big city. Yep, after 15 years on the outskirts of Minneapolis, LinkUp and parent company JobDig moved downtown, and the entire crew couldn’t be more excited. …

In last week’s post we addressed the top pet peeves of recruiters. There were tons of great responses, but we noticed a strong theme. Many of them came from job seekers who noted that recruiters aren’t perfect either — just like …

Being an active member of LinkedIn means posting, commenting and engaging with your network and experts in your industry. Simply read and share posts, make comments and contribute to the conversation. You don’t even necessarily have to agree with a post, counterpoints …