Books by Lori Ruff

A quick guide for executives to create a daily, 5-minute drill for networking success on LinkedIn.

Like all bright, academically-talented young people, Christine Ruff expected to find her dream job right out of college. She graduated with honors and right away found a biology research lab that was a perfect fit. But when the lab's funding was slashed, and Christine got laid off, she realized that the downturn had come home.Christine's natural inclination being to always land on her feet, she saw an opportunity that others may have missed--for learning life lessons from the rigorous, challenging and often frustrating job search that followed. With diligence and attention to detail, she assiduously gathered the wisdom she picked up along the way. And now, with her mother, LinkedIn Diva Lori Ruff, she brings it to you in #ENTRY LEVEL tweet Book02.This book is a refreshing combination of Christine's fresh perspective and Lori's corporate and life experience. Written in the very readable tweet format, the authors bring you timely and effective tips to help you make a successful transition from university to the professional virtual world. Where else, for example, would you be cautioned, 'Don't get involved in every activity at once. Pace yourself so you learn well and do a good job with each opportunity.' Or, 'Take a little time to prepare for the next opportunity rather than being too comfortable with where you are.'Christine and Lori bring you practical advice on highlighting your experience and education, engaging professionals in the online business community and finding and benefiting from peers and mentors. In addition to tips on building and maintaining a professional online presence, you will learn to build credibility as an adult and a professional in the social media world. With #ENTRY LEVEL tweet Book02, no matter what tomorrow's economic scenario may hold, you can step out with confidence into your chosen professional world.'#ENTRYLEVELtweet Book02' is part of the THINKaha series whose 112-page books contain 140 well-thought-out quotes (tweets/ahas)

Concerns about privacy are not new. Since time immemorial, we humans have valued and guarded our privacy, often jealously or violently. It is therefore no surprise that privacy online is of such great concern in our connected world. Today, when we conduct so much of our life online--bank transactions, credit card payments, transmission of personal messages and images to friends and family--it is completely understandable that we should be concerned about the privacy of our communication and information.Privacy concerns in the virtual world are often compounded by lack of information and awareness. Not all of us are completely clear on how we should guard our privacy on the Internet. Especially in the corporate world, privacy becomes a huge concern, since it is not only the individual employee who can be at risk, but co-workers and the corporate entity too. Can privacy be guaranteed? How can you raise employee awareness on privacy issues? These are just a few of the questions that Lori Ruff is so well-qualified to address.In #PRIVACY tweet Book01, Lori tells you--in the succinct and ever-popular tweet format--what exactly privacy on the Internet means to your organization. To cite just one example, she addresses the need for privacy issues to be part of a hiring firm's requirements and why they must be in line with customer relations. You don't have to be an Internet guru to perceive and benefit from her experience and wisdom. Using Lori's book you can secure your privacy at the individual, group and corporate levels without paranoia. Read PrivacyTweet to clear the fear, so that you approach the Internet with caution, yet confidence.'#PRIVACY tweet Book01' is part of the THINKaha series whose 100-page books contain 140 well-thought-out quotes (tweets/ahas).