Does having a LinkedIn account make you feel a little underhanded? Don't want to join too many social media groups for fear your boss might find out?  Do you think your boss will read it as a sign you're looking to jump ship?  When you think about networking, do you think it's only for sales people and active job seekers?

It's a tough market out there these days, that's for sure. But keeping your career development skills sharp isn't just for active job seekers. It's for anyone who wants to grow their career, whether it's growing in your current job,  preparing for a promotion, or finding greener pastures, it's important to know what you need to take advantage of opportunities.

Or, as Louis Pasteur said, "Fortune favors the prepared."

Are you positioned to take fullest advantage of the opportunities that come your way?  Even if you're not actively looking, the career tool kit you bring with you can benefit your current employer as well.