You can expand your work knowledge by discovering development opportunities and having regular conversations with management about ways to improve, talent manager Amy Wolcott writes. Be proactive in finding workshops, events or seminars you can participate in.

A good leader inspires workers and doesn't use authority or incentives to persuade people, Fred Kofman of Google says. Don't let your ego make you feel that you should always be right, and be able to accept criticism.

Only give a LinkedIn recommendation if you have worked with the person recently and if you believe they deserve a reference, Rachel Premack writes. Highlight their soft skills, she advises, and include examples of their work.

Employers added 164,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls in April, and average hourly wages increased 2.6% year over year, government data show. The unemployment rate reached 3.9%, the lowest level since 2000.

Show how you can fit into the work culture by doing company research beforehand, writes John Boitnott. Be confident and calm by mentally preparing yourself before the interview, and highlight how you can bring value to the company.

Make a list of tasks for each project, instead of compiling a long to-do list, to fight procrastination, Alice Boyes writes. Recognize high expectations you put on yourself, and remove an item from the list if it has been there awhile.

Scientists have been unable to explain recent eruptions by the Steamboat Geyser at Yellowstone National Park. Although geyser eruptions are common, three eruptions within two months is unusual, University of Utah professor Bob Smith says.