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Using the Internet Effectively for Job Hunting

December 7th, 2009

A modern job hunting campaign is by nature pretty complex. While the net has offered a variety of new job sites, networking sites, etc., it also creates increased competition for prime jobs and potential hurdles for job hunters.

Job searches need to be thought of as a highly individualized, highly targeted marketing and selling process where you are the product. Your resume is an ad. Your extended network is your lead generating engine.

So where does the Internet fit in? At AACareers, we recently placed a job on Craigslist and got over 500 applications in a workweek. For one opening. That’s unreal competition.

Had the right person contacted us ahead of our posting that job, they could have secured the job prior to getting all that competition. How? By knowing a person at our organization who became aware of the job prior to posting. Everyone was aware of the job for at least 10 days before it was posted. Who in your extended network might know of a job that’s coming available soon?

So the good news is that job websites give you a sense of who is hiring, and for what kinds of jobs. But once those jobs are posted, the rivalry is profound. You can still compete, if you have a well honed resume, designed to appeal directly and clearly to the recruiter. And if you have practiced interviewing - so you don’t stumble at a critical point.

Another issues to be aware of is how easily you can be checked on the internet. As we Googled several candidates, we ran into some pictures and comments that were in questionable taste. Nothing larcenous, but enough to sway our thinking about who to hire.

AA-Careers provides a comprehensive set of services for Bay Area job seekers, providing our clients a personal career consultant, a managed job hunting campaign, modern tools like a personal website, video, highly targeted resume, and much more. Let us know if we can help you.

Be careful out there, and good hunting!

Atlanta Home Inspection, houseofpain.com, Femto Services Gateway

September 22nd, 2009

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BBC iPlayer HD Launched by Virgin Media

May 11th, 2009

TV addicts in the UK must be thrilled that they will now be able to access BBC iPlayer content in HD resolution, without paying anything extra, on the Virgin Media platform.

Virgin Media customers need a HD Ready TV set equipped with an HDMI port for proper display of the content. If one were to go by what the cable company says, over 100 million views if iPlayer have been registered in a year since the service was launched on the Virgin platform.

Virgin Media is the first provider to get access to the new service, although it is likely that it will be expanded to other cable companies as well.

BBC’s iPlayer, launched in 2007 as a client on PCs using Flash technology, has been a runaway success. People can download or stream programmes aired in the past. Taking advantage of the popularity of BBC iPlayer, Virgin Media is now promoting its high definition version.

Those who want to access the BBC iPlayer HD service have a choice of two Virgin Media bundles. One is the Size L Broadband, TV (L), and phone package, and the second is the 50 Mb XXL package (click for a quick broadband speed test) with TV and telephone services. Both bundles are eligible for a £20 credit if signed up online before May 31.

BBC controller of TV platforms Rahul Chakkara said that the BBC iPlayer is already quite popular with the customers and the new service only adds to its appeal. He said that he expected a very good response from the users for the new service.

Get Skype for Your iPhone

March 31st, 2009

Skype have finally launched the must discussed application which is now available for download through iTunes, iStore for both iPhone and iPod Touch users. The Skype CEO, Durchslag told us that this was the number feature requested by Skype users. Well the long wait is now officially over as Apply have today release it to the iStore.

The convergence of these technologies and the new application will allow 400 million iPhone and Skype users to communicate via IM and Voice over 3G networks. This could eventually lead to lower mobile call prices or data only contracts, lowering the price of contracts even further by taking advantage of voice over IP services.

That said Skype enabled clients have been available on the iPhone for sometime, through third party software. This is the first Skype made and powered application which is also free to download right now. I look forward to seeing Skype now go forward and create software for other phones such as the Nokia N95 and T-Mobile G1.

Skype is the first company to introduce its own Instant Messaging client and really gives them the edge over MSN/Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger services. Unless Yahoo and Microsoft begin to embrace these new technologies they truly risk being left behind.

Free Laptops with Broadband for a Credit Crunch Christmas

November 18th, 2008

I’ve been considering switching to mobile broadband for some time now and I think this Christmas is the time to do it. If all the hype is to be believed, then quite a few of us may find we get a laptop for Christmas. A popular broadband comparison site has said that for many families looking for technology gifts the “must have” gift for Christmas will be the free laptop bundles.

It’s not difficult to find deals offering a free laptop, I found quite a few. The major retailers such as PC World are pushing the Asus EEEpc with mobile broadband contracts. If an Asus is not what you want then a wide range of laptop with broadband deals with prices of around £25 per month with laptops such as Toshiba, Acer and Sony are being offered by Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4U.

I wouldn’t mind finding an Apple in my stocking; not of the fruit variety. A shiny new Apple Mac laptop would be my ultimate Christmas pressie. Three mobile broadband are offering discounts against Apple Mac laptops, but as with all these offers you looking at signing up to 18-month or even 24-month contracts. I think I’m ready to take on that commitment and be tied into a mobile broadband contract, so the offer of a free laptop makes sense. Mobile broadband is going to be big this Christmas so I won’t be short for choice.

Have a Happy Mobile Broadband Christmas!

Online Directory Enquiries - 118 118

November 8th, 2008

Directory enquiries has historically up to now been undeniably, lumped in with the most accommodating and utilitarian things ever conceived of. Quite simply scooping up a telephone to ask about a persons address or a telephone number when you didn’t possess the obligatory telephone directory with you has been a great assistance for individuals in these times of grave information necessity. A quality directory enquiries service is only one click away at the 118 118 website.

Nevertheless, as time moved on and directory enquiries became incrementally more common, we found that we spent additional time waiting around on hold and putting up with adverts as opposed to securing the data which we required “fast & easy”. After all, this is the very function directory enquiries were supposed to execute. Resultantly, a great number of us started browsing for alternate methods and means. On the other hand there was still no alternative that was comparable until the dawning of on line directory enquiries. On line directory enquiries are not solely more effective than call in directories, online directories are obviously much more effective.

The most frequented on-line directory enquiries provide their services at no cost to you. There are no subscription fees and absolutly no mandatory dealing with adverts. Consequently on-line directories are obviously “free of charge” & “straightforward to use”. On line directory enquiries are set up and ready to function for you three hundred and sixty five days a year. You are able to simply click to open an online directory enquiry and check up on your long lost school acquaintances handset number at 3:30am in the morning.

On line directory enquiries lets you find information relating to many key bits of information. United Kingdom directory enquiry services can provide you with train timetables and significantly help you in your task of finding transport all the way from destination to start. You will also like to know about the films currently being screened in your closest cinema hall, absolutely no matter where you currently are in the United Kingdom. Quite obviously, pinpointing firms and their telephone numbers is a piece of pie and the greatest function is that you furthermore get to find out people’s mobile numbers. Every bit of this invaluable data is now procurable at your laptop with on line business directories. There are clearly absolutly no overbusy phone lines, absolutly no annoyed operators, dead machines or tedious advertisements to listen to. Freedom at last!

O2 XDA Stellar Going Cheap!

August 27th, 2008

Regrettably for O2 it has not has not proven the most popular handset they have every made, however it remains worth thinking about if you find one with cash-back or low line rental. The O2 XDA Stellar is a very well designed handset with a cutting edge feel to it. The XDA Stellar is quite well featured for the price.

There are countless incentives available to savvy mobile handset users. By using, for example, a site that compares mobile phones you may see a free line rental for 12 months or a mobile phone with instant cash back or a free Tom Tom One.

The ring-tones enabled on the XDA Stellar are Polyphonic (72 channels), MP3 including a vibrating alert . The battery cell that is shipped with the XDA Stellar is a Standard battery, Li-Ion 1350 mAh,. The O2 XDA Stellar has a battery cell life of 365 hrs standby charge and talk time of 5:00. Moving on to the display the phone is equipped with a 2.8 inch screen, which, taking into consideration alternatives for this kind of money is a good sized display. The display is a TFT touchscreen, 65K colors. This mobile handset is one of the more compact handsets available. The XDA Stellar weighs in at 190 g,. In terms of colours this mobile handset only comes in Silver,. The O2 XDA Stellar is has bluetooth, for interactivity with the majority of accessories. The O2 XDA Stellar supports 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and 3G HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 , . This handset has a 3.15 MP, 2048×1536 pixels, autofocus, video; secondary VGA videocall camera. A WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE), compatible browser is also included allowing mobile Internet access. The O2 XDA Stellar is also equipped with additional features such as:

  • Media Player 10
  • Built-in handsfree
  • Video/audio album
  • Voice memo
  • Video call
  • Java MIDP 2.0
  • A-GPS function
  • Business card reader
  • Built-in GPS receiver
  • Pocket Office(Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Despite being a fairly new model, the O2 XDA Stellar faces really stiff competition. This means that it is possible to pick up a great deal on this mobile phone.

    Free Line Rental on Motorola handsets

    July 19th, 2008

    The Motorola L6 has enjoyed much popularity since its launch in April 2005. With this mobile handset Motorola have built something which is functional, if a little basic for the price. With the L6 Motorola have produced a good all rounder intended to be suitable for a broad range of users.

    The screen is a CSTN, 65K colors. Weighing in at 86 g, this phone is pretty light. If colour is important you may like to know that this handset is only available in Silver. In terms of size the Motorola L6 is very compact easily fitting into ones pocket. This mobile phone is bluetooth enabled for convenient compatibility with a range of devices. Polyphonic (24 channels), MP3 ring-tones are enabled on the Motorola L6 plus a vibrating tone. The L6 is compatible with 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - US version. The L6 has an integrated VGA, 640×480 pixels, video camera. A WAP 2.0/xHTML browser allows this phone to be used for mobile Internet access. The battery that comes with the L6 is a Li-Ion 820 mAh. On to battery cell duration the Motorola L6 has 5:50 talk time and 345 hrs standby time. There are also a number of additional features included with the Motorola L6 such as, Currency converter, Java MIDP 2.0, Push to talk, Built-in handsfree, Calculator and Calendar.

    Because of the Internet it has never been quicker or more cost effective to purchase a mobile phone. Purchasing online can save you a lot of money, incredibly it is possible to get 18 months free line rental on the Motorola L6 , which should not cost a penny.

    IP Phone Services

    March 27th, 2008

    IP Phone service allows you to make phone calls through Internet. You can reach anybody with a telephone number whether it’s a local, international or mobile number. Some services work only on the computer or through a special IP Phone while some others work even on the traditional phone with the help of an IP adaptor.

    Apart from the Internet service charges there are no extra charges involved for the calls. There are a number of services that provide this kind of almost free IP calling. The most popular of them are Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Skype, The Globe and Google Talk. However these free services have certain limitations. They require computer network and Internet or a special IP Phone.

    There are many companies which provide commercial IP Phone services. Names of the service providers, their service features and tariffs are available on-line. These services allow an IP call even through the traditional phone lines. They connect an IP router, which is connected to the main router or the broadband modem at the service provider’s place, with the existing regular phone box at the customer’s place. This facilitates IP calls from a traditional phone even without computer network and Internet connection. But the problem is that when the computer network goes down there is no phone facility either.

    The service provider charges for giving the connection. These charges include initial installation charges and the regular monthly service charges and or per call charges. The basis of charges differs from provider to provider. Some charge depending on the distance whereas some charge a flat rate for a fixed number of minutes irrespective of the distance. Some offer unlimited calls and unlimited talk time for a fixed monthly payment.

    There are so many companies with varying service options and tariffs. Before choosing a particular service one should check the price range, features available and whether any technical support is offered. Also, one should check whether any emergency services are also provided and whether the IP phone number is portable with the existing landline number.

    Even the paid IP Phone services are much cheaper than the regular phone call charges and prove especially economical for long distance calls. Due to the price war among the IP Phone service providers the customers can expect even more competitive prices.

    There are only federal taxes on IP Phone services. The Federal Communications Commission, which regulates IP Phone services in USA, ruled that individual states have no jurisdiction to impose taxes on IP Phone services. This single point taxation helps the IP services stay cheap. Also, there might be only minimum regulation of these services for some time to encourage investment in broadband services.

    IP Phones provides detailed information on IP Phones, IP Phone Services, Wireless IP Phones, IP Phone Systems and more. IP Phones is affiliated with VOIP Phone System.

    GPS Systems and How They Work

    March 22nd, 2008

    GPS stands for global positioning system, a system that has been established and is managed by the Department of Defense. The GPS system utilizes satellites that have been put into orbit that help people determine their exact positioning on the plane t- whether it be for the purposes of navigation, for the purposes of military use, or any type of enterprise that requires an exact global positioning by latitude, longitude and altitude. In fact, sometimes GPS systems are installed in vehicles, and some are installed in fishing boats. Finally, some GPS systems are fixed into position, while some are portable.

    GPS systems can also be purchased for motorcycles, and hikers sometimes use such systems to determine where they are while walking. Cyclists should not be left out of the mix, and runners, joggers, and skiers use navigation systems to prevent themselves from becoming lost in an unfamiliar area. Some PDAs - personal digital assistants - are equipped with built in navigation devices, while some Palm devices also include such systems.

    Navigation systems are sold with a variety of features and what kind of features you should look for is solely dependent on two factors - price and need. The most basic of navigation systems will provide you with a route from one waypoint to another waypoint or to multiple waypoints, depending on your destination and trip plan. A benefit of such navigation systems is that they not only serve as a guide to your preplanned destination, they also serve as guide back to where you started. Any route you plan in a navigation system is completely reversible thanks to the innovative design of such systems.

    Alternatively, you may pay more money for a navigation system that has voice capabilities. You can purchase a navigation system that will guide you to your destination vocally and while speaking to you it will offer up a turn-by-turn dictation of your journey. Conversely, those individuals that spend the majority of their time travelling - like a delivery man may find that they prefer a navigation system that they can preplan many destinations at one time and then move from one set of directions to another. Thus, such individuals require a uniquely designed navigation system -one that possesses multi destination capabilities. Finally, there are different navigation systems for boats, motorcycles, cars, and joggers so you will need to be sure to purchase the product you require for the use for which you intend it.

    Navigation systems can be easily ordered from online distributors. If you are interested in purchasing a navigation system you may want to read the myriad reviews offered pertaining to such products before you make your purchase. In doing so, you will have a better idea of the various brands available and what other people recommend. Also, you will find complete reviews that will allow you to engage in comparative shopping - this way you know you will be able to find the best navigation system to meet your needs at a price that suits your budget.

    Michael Russell - EzineArticles Expert Author

    Michael Russell

    Your Independent guide to GPS