Professionals who want their compensation to be worth their efforts should look to provide value to their companies instead of just racking up years on the job, writes Jacob Baadsgaard. Increase your value by finding areas within your job in which you can excel.

You'll be more likely to earn the trust of your co-workers and bosses if you project confidence at work, writes David Hoffeld. Using a positive tone of voice and emphasizing the importance of making necessary decisions can also win support for your ideas, Hoffeld writes.

Be proactive about engaging with others through social media to get better results from your online networking efforts, writes Dorie Clark. You should also try to supplement online networking with in-person meetings.

United Airlines is close to a labor agreement with 9,000 aircraft mechanics, marking the first time these workers would be under one contract since the 2010 merger with Continental Airlines. The carrier says it is "glad our technicians will have the opportunity to vote for a new contract."

Resumes don't always have to be customized for each job opportunity as long as they provide companies with all of the information they need and are optimized for mobile, writes Donna Svei. Even if you don't have a lot of time to customize your resume, it pays off to at least include keywords from the job posting.

Twitter is emerging as a key tool for political satirists, with comedians showing off their ability to tweet not just one-liners but intricate comic dialogues without exceeding the site's 140-character limit.