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Social networking is for more than just keeping in touch with family and friends. Business related social networking sites are useful for both employers and job seekers. LinkedIn, a well-known career social network, reported 89 percent growth in members from 2005-2006. The site has seen strong growth since its first year, when they had 85,000 members and has grown to more than eight million members.

The long-standing joke about the acronym for chief information officers actually standing for "career is over" may have a real punchline now, one that hits those C-level executives right in their employment status.

Is tackling talent management one of your goals this year? Employees are becoming more demanding, and topping their list is professional growth and development.

Matt Asay has some good advice for folks asking him for career advice: "Work for an open source company."

Networking for your job advancement in your career development path offers big benefits and outstanding career employment advancement opportunities that in most cases would never come your way otherwise.

If your career is losing direction, it's time to make not only personal resolutions, but some professional ones too.

The Internet plays a key role in many peoples lives. It can entertain and educate. It has also changed the landscape for both job seekers and employers. In October of this year there were 2.5 million new postings for available positions on job search sites or in online newspapers according to the Conference Board. The number marks a 28 percent increase from a year ago.

Gaining momentum to climb any corporate ladder today requires a significant amount of work. College degrees, skill, talent, and great performances still aren't enough.