Can Social Media Have a Positive Impact On Your Career? Social media in professional development is a controversial topic. Firstly, as people in your network only post things they do, rather than things they don’t do, you always have that feeling that others are on the move and making more progress in their lives than you do. …

On The Differences in Startup Culture Between Amsterdam and Bay Area I spent the last few weeks in the Bay Area, also known as Silicon Valley (with a little break for an excursion to the Nevada desert). Why? Well, there are many reasons. Partially, I wanted to reward myself for the hard times I experienced in the recent past. And partially…

Why Your Motivational Letter Is Essential in Your Job Application Process Once you are prepared for applying for a particular position and build know-how about the employer, you can get down to writing your motivational letter. Currently, LinkedIn and other platforms for job seekers try to rule out the necessity to write a letter. However, motivational letters are a key part…

Tattoos in the Workplace: Hot or Not? Many people get tattoos these days as a form of self-expression . A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is created by inserting ink, dyes, and pigments, permanent or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin in order to change the pigment. …

Gary Vee — The Icon of the Hustle Culture. Everyone who has anything to do with entrepreneurship or investing must have seen Gary Vaynerchuk’s face at least once. It is everywhere in the media. Gary has over 38 million followers across social media, including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Spotify, and more. …

Savoir-vivre in the Job Application Process: The Unwritten Rules of the Job Recruitment Process The tips I usually give, help in finding and landing good jobs. But, they won’t let you maneuver between your current and future employers with class — without hurting anyone’s feelings and leaving everyone involved in the process with warm thoughts about you. …

At The Rainbow’s End. A few days ago, I took an evening hike to Hunter’s Point at the end of Rainbow Road in Cupertino, California. …

On Playing a Piano and The Paradox of Authenticity. Here is my definition of a talent: When you are happy, you feel compelled to do it. When you are sad, you feel compelled to do it. That’s what writing is to me. It’s like playing piano. You can play energico — with energy, enthusiasm, and zest. Or, you can…

Why Creating an Effective LinkedIn Profile Is So Crucial For Your Professional Development. Launched in 2003, LinkedIn has modest beginnings. It originally started as a platform for professionals to connect for strictly professional contacts. Today, especially ever since Microsoft bought the company in 2016, it has become the to-go-to place for professional networking and professional development online.