Whether you’re talking about chasing clients for business development, chasing employers for job openings, or chasing industry leaders for leadership opportunities, listen to this: just stop. Stop chasing people who don’t value what you offer.

Of course you wouldn’t give your employer access to your LinkedIn profile! But employees are still giving this information to their employers every day, and there are plenty of stories about the negative repercussions. Find how they're getting access.

So many law students and new attorneys think “networking” is a dirty word. It’s selfish, disingenuous, and awkward. It’s dreaded and hated. But the truth is networking is the number one way to get a job and build your career.

With LinkedIn’s increasing importance in the job search and in career development, it’s tempting to want to try to connect with anyone and everyone you can. But are there some people you shouldn’t try to connect with? What about judges?