Is your child interested in computer technology? Eager to learn programming? Perhaps you have the next Thomas Suarez on your hands? If you answered yes to any of the above, what options do you have to nurture that interest in web technology in your child? Well if you live in Toronto, you are in luck. Programs for kids to learn how to…
If you’re like me, you are inundated with tips on how to use social media in your marketing strategy. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest – the portals and opportunities are endless. But you don’t have an endless supply of time to take advantage of these opportunities. The challenge is deciding where to focus your energy for the biggest return on investment. I just came across a slideshow that makes a compelling case that…
Skiing is scary. Many of us are afraid of heights and chairlifts. Imagine how much more challenging it is if you normally use a wheelchair. Yet something in our human nature finds these challenges exhilarating. Overcoming your fear and gliding over the crisp white snow. Breathing in the fresh cold air. Then there’s the après ski. Sharing ski stories with friends…
The logo is the first thing people see when they visit a website. In this lesson you will take an important step forward with your e-resume portfolio website by creating your own personal logo and uploading it to your site. So let’s have some fun and design a logo. If you’re thinking, “Hey, I’m not a graphic designer. How the heck…
Back in December, I did a post on how Steve Jobs planned to tackle textbooks next on his list of things he wanted to put his magic touch on. Now, Apple has carried out Steve’s dream. Sparing kids the unbearable weight of textbooks in their backpacks, in January, Apple announced iBooks textbooks for iPad.
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and for some people, that love extends to their gadgets and ‘stuff.’ While usually a time of chocolates, candies, and flowers, when shopping for a geek, you might want to consider getting a bit more creative.
In a competitive job market it’s not easy to get your resume noticed by a recruiter or a hiring manager. Sending out general applications to companies doesn’t work. In our post 5 Common Mistakes Made in Online Job Applications, we listed a few other things that can cause your application to be overlooked. Now I want to give you an example email template for job application emails…
Did you find a WordPress theme that you are excited to use for your website? I know it’s not easy to choose one theme out of the 100o’s of themes that are available. This is a big step towards your goal of creating your personal e-resume portfolio website that truly reflects the value you bring to employers.
Being an IT recruiter, I review tons of resumes each and every day. When reviewing resume after resume, it is very exciting to read a strong job application. After noticing some common patterns among many of the resumes, I thought it would be beneficial to write about the common mistakes we tend to see and how you can change them…
As someone with a personal addicition to the service, I thought today I would discuss the latest hyper-fast growing social media company coming out of Palo Alto, California – Pinterest.
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