Brand. Brand. Brand. The following want add highlights the need for branding and basic competence in your field. 'Wanted: Lifeguard. Must be able to swim.' Use LinkedIn and all other tools at your disposal to consistently build a brand that demonstrates you are a perfect fit for your dream job. Brand. Brand. Brand. Don't be fake, but choose what you do and how you do it.

Simple, efficent, fun:BlitzTime is branding. BlitzTime is a wonderful way to brand. That is building your network deep: you really know the people in your network and they know you after a 5 minute conversation.

Successful networking is about helping others and then they helping you. Bring one LinkedIn networking tip and question to share your co-networkers. Need to find a LinkedIn tip? Bring one from this article: http://www.helium.com/items/1366856-using-linkedin-to-network-your-way-to-your-dream-job

Successful networking is about having an elevator speech perfected. Practice yours during your conversations so it comfortable and flows easily.