Networking within the company is critical in getting considered for other positions outside of your current department, writes Jenny Foss. Learn about other opportunities within the company by volunteering for special projects that help get you in front of new people, information and perspectives.

A pair of Russian comedians were able to fool Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo into believing they were Ukrainian officials. Comedians Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov posted a YouTube video of the resulting phone call, during which the pair discussed the threat of a North Korean missile attack with Calvo.

Subject line keywords such as "urgent" can alert recipients that a quick reply is necessary, writes Tanya Hall. Other helpful keywords include "FYI," which lets recipients know they can simply read your email and don't need to compose a reply.

Get right to the point when contacting someone in the hopes of landing a job, writes Jenny Foss. Specifically state what you're looking for, and close the message with an offer to reciprocate when needed.

If it's been a relatively short time since your last job ended or you've stayed busy by volunteering or doing freelance work, being unemployed isn't likely to hurt your job search, writes Jenny Foss. If not, be prepared to explain your gaps in a simple, strategic way that emphasizes your qualifications.