LinkedIn

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LinkedIn and eHarmony Passwords Hacked

As the headline says, passwords to headhunting-slash-social-networking site LinkedIn and “headhunting”-slash-“social networking” site eHarmony have been hacked and are in the wild.  A hacker posted files with literally millions of passwords to these sites in public, asking for help.

Security experts say that the hacker probably has many more passwords than he or she posted, and was just asking for help cracking the stronger ones (or subtly boasting about it).  To be on the safe side, assume that this hacker and others by now have ALL LinkedIn and eHarmony passwords, and change yours (and if you used the same username and password on other internet sites, change it there too). Continue reading

Social Media Makes Being Unemployed Tolerable and Terrible

Hello Crasstalk viewers! As my inaugural post to this dysfunctional, yet entertaining community, I thought I’d kick off by relating my musings on the intersection of two subjects in which most hardcore bloggers are sadly familiar: social media and unemployment. As I’ve recently taken on a new hobby (drawing circles), I’ll start out with this diagram:


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Simple Rules: Winning at LinkedIn

In this installment of the DoW’s simple rules we look at how to win at LinkedIn.

Rule 1:  You can’t win if you don’t play

  • Open an account.  Some of you may be resisting because you’re the same kind of people who are too cool for Facebook.  Get over yourself, this is for your own good.

Rule 2: Be a connector

  • Don’t wait for people to connect to you.  Initiate contact.
  • First build up your connections with people you know well.
  • Next move on to auxiliary contacts.

Rule 3: Connect early and often

  • When you meet someone send them a request shortly after your meeting.  You will be fresh in their mind and your relationship will be obvious to them.

Rule 4:  Connect with recruiters

  • LinkedIn is swarming with recruiters.  If you don’t know any ask some of your connections.  They’ll give you a list that’s appropriate to your field.
  • When a recruiter reaches out to you always respond even if you’re not interested.  You never know when you might need their help.

Rule 5:  Be complete

  • Fill out your profile with as much information as possible and use a professional looking picture.
  • Ask for recommendations and recommend others.

Those are the basics.  Sound off with your own suggestions in the comments.