Building relationships in large groups can be daunting, but seeking rapport with one person at a time is more manageable, advises workplace coach Stella Odogwu. Don't be shy about putting yourself out there as a friendly co-worker.

Many employers scrutinize job candidates' past social media activity for signs of racism or hate speech. Job hunters should delete questionable social media content and focus on more healthy posts moving forward, HR consultant Laurie Ruettimann says.

Get in the habit of using conditional clauses, such as "If I can, will you?" says author Phil Jones. This approach is a way of getting a conditional "yes" rather than a flat "no."

The pace of US job growth declined in July, with employers adding 157,000 jobs, compared with the monthly average of 224,000 in the first half of this year. The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.9%.

Professionals should be updating their resumes every six months, advises Vicki Salemi of Monster.com. Get rid of old skills and vague statements, and add new accomplishments and social media accounts.

The latest scientific theory purporting to explain lost ships in the Bermuda Triangle is rogue waves, with converging storms producing waves roughly 100 feet high. Researchers tested their hunch by simulating such a wave hitting the USS Cyclops, a 550-foot-long ship that disappeared 100 years ago.