We are back at it again, and yes it is Monday. Coming out of the weekend mentality isn’t easy and that’s why Mondays can be dreadful. Whatever you’re headed back to today, lighten up with some Monday Morning Humor. Happy Monday!!
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The employment process can be the most difficult time in anyone’s life. Imagine finally getting an interview, and in order to close the deal you are asked to hand over any or all social network passwords. I know what you may be thinking; what does Facebook have to do with my interview process? Sadly to say, this isn’t something new, it’s just an evolved version of employers creeping through the web to find your online profiles. They’re not “creeping” anymore, but letting you know upfront what they have been doing for some time now.
In case you missed it, the people of Maryland nipped this in the bud with a bill that would block employers from asking for social network passwords. People became more aware of this issue after Robert Collins made his story public. Collins, a correctional officer, was asked for his Facebook account information during a reinstatement interview. He gave up the information, but having second thoughts about his rights made him bring the issue to the American Civil Liberties Union. Needless to say, employers in the state of Maryland can no longer practice this act. So what does this mean for the rest of America? Well it means that it’s subject to happen to you.
Before it happens, you should know that you have the right to nicely, and eloquently refuse to pass over your information. Know that you have the option of editing you online profile(s) so that employers can only see what you want them too. Take it a step further and edit your profile so that you do not appear in a Google search engine. You also have the option of just cleaning up your page overall of ill comments and photos for future references.
Whatever you decide to do, it is important to understand that you have options. Take a look at Tony Morrison’s article “What to Do When a Potential Employer Asks for Your Facebook Password.” Remember that you may not need a bill, to fully take control of your privacy.
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Almost everyday a new and interesting startup makes it debut. Many of them are useful, but it is so hard to track them down being that there are so many startups. This morning I came across two new startups that were worth putting in your radar. Take a look at them and judge for yourself whether or not they fit into your social networking world.
Snapstagram
I always have a strong desire to print and frame my Instagram pictures. Looking across Instagram, I see a lot of photos that have the potential to be printed, framed, and mounted on a wall somewhere. Then I come across Snapstagram a startup that offers printing four-inch-by-four inch frames of your photos and mailing them to the place of your choice.
The startup is not the first to offer printing services for Instagram. However, the difference is the mailing experience and the anticipation that comes with receiving mail. The startup is near its fundraising campaign of $3,000, so it will soon be available. In that case you should start thinking about which pictures you would want to print and who to mail them to.
Wingsplay
Honestly, I was a little frustrated over the idea of companies capitalizing off of my Facebook page, or any social networking page of mine. Maybe my frustration stemmed off of the fact that I wanted a piece of the pie as well. Well, needless to say Wingsplay offers users a chance to get paid to share ads.
Users would share four video advertisements a week and get paid by cost per view. The motive goes beyond money and offers users the option to start conversation through funny as well as interesting advertisements. The idea fits well with the original purpose of social networks, which is sharing. A win-win situation that allows users to get paid to share humorous advertisements.
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Its Monday and we want to jump-start you back into your week with a good laugh. Whether your week consist of a 9 -5 job or looking for a 9-5 job, sit back and laugh before Monday kicks off. Don’t forget to take a look at our latest job openings. Enjoy, from AETEA to you…
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So you just got that exciting phone call to come in for an interview after submitting endless resumes and cover letters. You are one step closer to landing this position but this is the most critical point of the job seeking process; the climax so to say. What you say and how you present yourself determines whether or not “you’re hired” are the next words you hear.
This may be the very things that are heavily burdening your mind right now. As these thoughts are running wild through your head, let’s ease the stress with some of these interview tips. Judge and see which tips are best fitting for you, and use it when the time comes. Lastly, good Luck…
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Instagram was always known as the social app exclusively for the iPhone. An app where apple users were given the stage to play out their life stories and passions through pictures. This was not a mere app for iPhone users, it was an exclusive community, which in the end made any iPhone user proud to be one. It may have been one of the top plus’ to owning an iPhone until yesterday when Instagram opened up to Android users.
The overall outrage from iPhone users that went viral on Instagram was an entertaining site to see. There was no such thing as a warm welcome mat for the Android community. iPhone users feel as though their exclusive community has been invaded and the dynamics of Instagram will never be the same. I just had to share some of the Instagram outrage with you all. Take a look at some of these post that went up yesterday, and feel free to share your thoughts…
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Recently, I went into a bakery and within seconds of scanning the display case I knew that the red velvet cupcakes were the way to go. How did I know? Well, I looked at them more than once, and I notice something that was more desirable in it than all the other goods. Thinking back, I realized that all the other goods did not have the proper qualities that could spark my interest.
Submitting your resume could resemble a bakery shop in so many ways. The key is to make sure that your resume has a set of ingredients that would cause any employer to take a glance long enough to want to hire you. Here are a few tips that will help do the trick:
For more tips on how to make your resume stand out check out the following links:
Back to Basics: The 15 Most Important Resume Tips for Young Professionals ,
7 Tips to Streamline Your Resume Lingo ,
Use the tips that make sense for your resume and make employers look twice and want you.
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Children are so easily distracted, but put something interesting in front of them and they’ll have your full attention. I wouldn’t expect it to be any different in a classroom setting. Thinking about it now, as a young student, my teacher would have the full attention of my class whenever it included computers. Those lessons were most memorable and fun. So why are many people afraid of technology taking over the classroom setting? The way I see it, this could transform the employment world.
I recently read that although IT and engineering are first to recover from unemployment, many Americans do not have the required skill sets for these positions. How do we begin to fill these positions or even make sure Americans have the appropriate skills needed? Well, the classroom is a good place to begin changing the scheme of things. It’s probably one of the best places to build interest and skills for techn
ology. So thank God for Mike Zamansky, a computer coding professor at Stuyvesant High School, who was behind the idea and creation of what will soon be NYC’s first software engineering specialized high school.
Most preparations are starting even with elementary students. Is there anything wrong with the combination of an 8 year old and a tablet? Not at all if you ask me. Teachers are using these items, or the apps that come with them, to grasp student’s attention and create a fun, effective, and memorable learning experience. But beyond that, it’s also prepping a strong generation of technological leaders and innovators. Why not inspire them while they’re young and help build interest, strong knowledge, and a possible career path in technology. What’s the worst that could happen, closing some gaps in employment in the near future?
Erick Schonfeld, writer for TechCrunch, says,
“I think technology can help lead the way by creating new jobs and redefining employment” Find article here
And needless to say he is absolutely right. There are endless advantages and opportunities in technology. So instead of fearing “gadgets” entering the classroom, we should focus on the “possibilities” that the “gadgets” can create. So let the revolution of technology continue.
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The International Consumer Electronic Show is like living in the Jetsons’ cartoon. C.E.S, which is put on every January in Las Vegas by the Consumer Electronics Association, is probably one of the greatest things that could happen to the technology industry. Why would I say that? Well because who would want to turn down the opportunity to view all the latest technology and gadgets before they even hit the market. So take a look at a few of the devices that made an appearance on C.E.S., read along, and feel free to comment about which gadgets peak your interest.
LG introduced an 84inch ”ultra definition” flat screen television that is equipped with features such as voice recognition, 3D gesture control, and Smart Share Plus along with Wi-Fi (being able to watch what’s on TV on your mobile device). The television is also available in different sizes.
The PC reinvents itself and remains relevant with the Ultrabook. It resembles the MacBook Air as it doesn’t have a slot for DVDs and hard disk drives. The Ultrabook’s features include: battery life longer than 8 hours, turns on instantly, Flash memory, and is outstandingly thinner than 0.8 inches.
Fitbit’s Wi-Fi Smart Scale will seemingly strengthen our ability to comfortably talk about weight. The ability to share your weight-loss journey from the scale onto the Fitbit website is available, and if you’re bold enough, you can do some sharing on Facebook as well. The scale, Aria, keeps track of weight, body fat percentage, and body mass index.
Karotz, which look exactly like rabbits, made its appearance through Violet, a UK, based company, at C.E.S. The internet connected bunnies have the ability to update Twitter and Facebook pages, send emails, and read texts. The device is equipped with voice recognition as well as a built in webcam and microphone.
To get coverage on the Consumer Electronics Show and other technology/gadgets visit http://www.cesweb.org/
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If all of your friends jumped off of a rocky cliff would you follow their lead? My guess is absolutely not! But what if you’re friends jumped off a rocky cliff and landed on a sea of money (no coins; ouch!). The point is, if there are guaranteed benefits attached to a situation, why not get involved? Social media is growing as an influential mar
keting tool, and it is rapidly becoming a necessity for many different markets. The question now becomes, are you on the bandwagon?
In the job market, social media is a great necessity and is the top tool used to recruit fresh talent. How do I know so, well recently 2 NBA fans were offered full-time jobs with the Philadelphia 76ers’, after creating Twitter accounts that displayed their passion, skills and overall abilities. So employers are watching and taking notes on profiles, especially because it’s a working portfolio/resume.
If I haven’t convinced you yet, consider the fact that different social mediums are building apps that help employers seek candidates. Twesume (a mix of the words Twitter and Resume) is a new way of landing yourself a job through Twitter. Simply state important facts about yourself in 140 characters, type the hash tag #twesume, and risk being noticed by an employer. Or how about Branchout,an app provided for Facebook that allow recruiters to post jobs and scout for candidates. No wonder why 18,400,000 Americans reported that Facebook landed them their current job. Take a look at the rest of the infographic on Mashable.
Overall, social media is a rocky cliff that you may want to jump off of especially when the aftermath is employment. Just be mindful of what/how you showcase yourself online, and avoid making common social networking mistakes. Lastly stay on top of the social media trendsin order to remain current and relevant in the eyes of future employers. So if your friends ever do decide to jump off a rocky cliff, see if there’s a job in it for you
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