Have you ever been in the situation where you were talking to a friend or an old boss and they mention that they were looking for someone to fill an open position or maybe there is someone you thought they should meet because they share a common interest and could mutually benefit from the introduction? Was that person in your LinkedIn network? If they are, here is a neat way to get that person's profile and a note to your friend or old boss. Have you use the "Forward Profile" feature? Once, never? After reading this consider using it a little more often.

I am originally from Rhode Island and have lived in a number of different places along the east cost including Florida, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. I have decided to settle in the Raleigh - Durham, North Carolina area to continue to grow professionally and support my family. I expect to be here for a while.