Having a good LinkedIn profile is essential in today's business world, especially if you:

• Are looking for a new job now or in the near future,

• Are working in an international field and want to increase your network, or

• Are open to opportunities like collaborations, speaking engagements, press, etc.

I know it can seem overwhelming, but I'm going to show you a quick trick to take your LinkedIn from average to awesome in less than an hour.

Do you ever struggle to say no at work, especially when caught off-guard?

For non-native English speakers, declining requests politely and confidently can be particularly nerve-wracking.

Whether it’s in a meeting or over email, you may find yourself unsure of how to say no without feeling rude or unprofessional.

To help make this process easier, it’s important to have a few go-to phrases ready.

These expressions will give you the confidence to politely decline in a way that’s clear, professional, and respectful—whether in conversation, emails, or texts.

The most important thing to remember about the About section is that it is not just about you and your experience.

It's actually about how your experience adds value to your work. And if you’re looking for a job, it’s about how you will add value to their company.

This is an important distinction that will influence your word choice and sentence structure.

Activating the Open To Work feature allows you to let your network and recruiters know you are looking for a job or work opportunities.

Let's enable this feature on your profile right now:

Remember, if you don't use it, you lose it. The goal is not just to learn new words. You have to use new words.

That’s why I’ve included extra resources to give you examples of natural pronunciation and real-life examples.

Enjoy this quick guide of popular closings to use at the end of your business emails.

If you’re here, you already know that the TOEFL test is one of the world's most accepted English-language tests. So whether you’re taking if to apply to a university, get a better job, or move to a new country, preparation is essential.