Professionals who want their compensation to be worth their efforts should look to provide value to their companies instead of just racking up years on the job, writes Jacob Baadsgaard. Increase your value by finding areas within your job in which you can excel. GlassDoor.com (10/4) How to influence others at work You'll be more likely to earn the trust of your co-workers and bosses if you project confidence at work, writes David Hoffeld. Using a positive tone of voice and emphasizing the importance of making necessary decisions can also win support for your ideas, Hoffeld writes. Fast Company online (10/4)
Resumes don't have to be fully customized Resumes don't always have to be customized for each job opportunity as long as they provide companies with all of the information they need and are optimized for mobile, writes Donna Svei. Even if you don't have a lot of time to customize your resume, it pays off to at least include keywords from the job posting. AvidCareerist.com (10/3)
Twitter is emerging as a key tool for political satirists, with comedians showing off their ability to tweet not just one-liners but intricate comic dialogues without exceeding the site's 140-character limit. The New York Times (free-article access for SmartBrief readers) (10/4)
Don't loaf and invite inspiration; light out after it with a club, and if you don't get it you will nonetheless get something that looks remarkably like it.
