Many LinkedIn users don't take full advantage of its features to build a personal brand, writes Brook Zimmatore. To maximize LinkedIn, customize invitations when reaching out to others, avoid overused buzzwords such as "passionate" or "driven," and engage with your network by publishing articles or joining discussions, he writes.

Making a mistake can be a great learning experience if you recognize and acknowledge what went wrong, says Karen Burns. "Don't forget to consider whether your original goal was reasonable or attainable in the first place," she writes.

Evaluating soft skills -- self-awareness, empathy and honesty -- can be ambiguous, so Emma Brudner asks job candidates to consider a co-worker they clashed with and asks, "How do you think that person would describe you?" Brudner, a director of people operations, explains what the answers reveal and how to frame the question effectively.

Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you are not qualified or smart enough to do your job or be able to handle new job duties that come with a promotion. It's tough to find the balance between underconfidence and overconfidence. New poll question on Monday.

Sometimes	50.82%
Yes, all the time	33.96%
Never	15.22%

Employee surveys can be a useful way to understand employees' feelings about the workplace, but many employers fail to follow up on the feedback they receive, according to an Emplify survey. Many employers also fail to communicate regularly with employees, as a third of survey participants said they meet with their managers just once per month or less.

Workplace cultures should help employees understand their value and make them feel like they belong, says Troy Hall, chief strategy officer for South Carolina Federal Credit Union. "When cohesion is present, it has a positive impact on performance," Hall says.

If you find yourself stuck in a stress cycle, consider working with a coach to figure out what parts of your life need adjusting, such as diet or work relationships. "It can be really helpful to have a coach in your corner, someone who is educated and knowledgeable about what you're going through," says stress researcher Kelly Turner.

Now here's a job with views: glacier groomers spend 10-hour days keeping ski runs safe and in good shape by clearing trails and bulldozing snow, which is especially important in the Alps where skiers train. "This (work) was for us like the heavens,” says Manfred Hochmuth, on-slope manager at the Hintertuxer Gletscher.

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