Networking. Unless you're one of those people who loves making friends with complete strangers, this word can make a person more nervous than a job interview. As the cliché goes, this town is about who you know more than what you know. Networking is a crucial part of getting your career off the ground, so it's important to become good (or at least decent) at it. I've only been to a handful of events, so I'm still learning the "how to" ropes myself. I can offer insight into some of the things I witnessed that didn't seem quite right during my schmoozefest experiences. Here's my list of things you might not want to do. If you do them, please let me know how it goes.

Twitter has been defined as this great equalizer where classes and location disappear and anyone can connect and communicate. It got me thinking: what other social services are out there that can help you create personal connections with people you wouldn't normally interact with?

Pretty much every day on the news we hear about how the tough job market isn’t getting any better. More and more employers and recruiters are turning to the internet to screen potential candidates. Below are some the key ways to standout online and help you get a foot in the door where the real you will get a chance to wow them.

My budget may protest, but my split ends and raggedy cuticles are begging for some attention. In order to broker a peace treaty, I’m checking out beauty schools. Though it’s a risk (we all remember Frenchie from Grease), there are some big benefits to allowing a student to take a scissor to your locks or rub some cream into your hands. Namely, it’s usually pretty cheap. There are, however, some things to keep in mind before you head into the student salon.

Congratulations! You're trying to plan nuptials or got roped into helping someone else (you get a halo). You've probably already figured out that weddings get very expensive very fast. Between the champagne and photography, it can be extremely challenging to put a cap on sky-rocketing costs. By no means are we promising miracles, but we've got a few suggestions to create a wonderful, and less bank-breaking, day.

It's that time of year when families come together to celebrate and bicker their way through the holidays. When adult children co-reside with their parents, even temporarily, it is inevitable that conflict will arise. Conflicts can range from pitching in around the house, to setting move out dates, to general disagreements about lifestyle choices. Although conflict is to be expected regardless of whether someone is living at home, being in such close proximity certainly exacerbates the situation. Fair fighting can help find solutions by promoting collaboration, especially since being sent to your room with no supper or yelling at your parents that you hate them is not so practical. It is also awfully energy consuming; energy that can be put to more constructive use such as job searching and networking.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Sometimes in the food coma hubbub, it's hard to remember why we're all stuffing ourselves in the first place. So here's a little nudge to get back to roots of this feast and football day. No, we are not encouraging you to eradicate a native people; we are pushing for an acknowledgement of a special someone. Being grateful doesn't have to mean being super-cheesy (although that is allowed). There are definitely classy ways to express your thanks. Here's a quick brainstorm: