Have you ever let a blog “slip” before — where you stopped posting for an extended time, maybe a planned break or maybe not? Do you want to bring that dormant blog back? If you’re ready to resume blogging, and you’re sure you’re prepared to stick with it this time, you’ll want to bring that blog back with a bang! After all, a simple update after a lot of lapsed time won’t necessarily get much attention. And you want people to take notice.
One of the best ways to bring back a dormant blog and build a bit of excitement in the process is to treat it as a sort of re-launch event. Here are some tips to help you [...]
Two years ago, Pikalevo, a small Russian town near St. Peters Berg, set off something that Russia had not witnessed previously. The people of Pikalevo took to the streets in protest against the closing of the industries that supported this small town. This ‘unrest’ signaled the beginning of an unusual phenomenon for modern Russia; people protesting against the government and its economic policies.
Russian president Vladimir Putin had to personally intervene to calm down the situation by personally visiting this small town of 21,000 people and by having the involved company’s CEO pay £830,000 in outstanding wages to the workers within 24 hours. The Pikalevo revolt instilled a fear of mass protests in the heart of the government which [...]
A strong resume is critical in any job search. Think of it as an opportunity to get your foot in the door and start conversations that may lead to a meaningful professional opportunity. But what makes a resume strong enough to standout from the rest of the pack? There are hundreds and thousands of suggestions that career experts recommend in hundreds of books that are solely about resume writing. Here are our top five tips:
Update Your Information: This might sound overly simple, but do you have the correct phone number, email address and living address on your resume? You would be surprised how many people forget to update this information on their resume after a move or a change [...]
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Ah, content mills. If I have a pet peeve in the freelance writing world, they would be it. Outside of my own client writing, I also write for other freelance writers. I help new writers get started without falling into the ruts of extremely low pay. I try to help them get past the misconceptions about Web writing specifically. And the issue of content mills often comes up.
The simple truth is this: any writer worth their salt can earn more with private clients or by developing their own income streams than they can with mills. Content mills are never the best option for these folks who are looking for more than some quick cash as [...]
Who hasn’t dreamt at one time or another of being their own boss? You get to set your own schedule. You can make the rules. No one looks over your shoulder. You run the whole show! It’s an admirable goal and starting a business is a common New Year’s resolution. Do you think 2011 is your year to go out on your own as an entrepreneur?
It might still feel like winter outside, but it’s the season to start preparing for summer internships. Businesses both large and small are starting to think about summer internships, and if you’re trying to land a highly-coveted position, now is the time to get started with your application process. But before you do, read our tips on how to navigate the world of summer internships:
What Type of Internship: The first question is whether your college or university requires you to complete an internship in a specific field. For example, if you are a public relations major in college, you may be required to complete a public relations internship in order to qualify for graduation. However, if you’re not bound [...]
Creative Design
Facebook is known for its uniformity. You can post different content, pictures, and multimedia, but the basic design is the same on each page. Now with Static FBML (Facebook markup language) businesses can create their own custom landing pages. This is important because where searchers land will influence whether they click “like.”
A custom landing page can look more like a mini website inside of Facebook rather than the wall or newsfeed. There are a quite a few really good landing pages out there.
If you’re a freelancer, you’ve probably come across freelance bidding sites (also called freelance marketplaces) at some point in time. They’re sites that connect buyers to service providers. Buyers post gigs. Providers post profiles. When you see a gig advertised that appeals to you, you can make a bid, competing with the bids of other freelancers.
Many service providers swear by these sites. But they have many problems and in the majority of cases you could get much better gigs by staying away from them. Remember, running a serious freelance career isn’t just about landing gigs. It’s about landing the right gigs — the best gigs you can get that allow you to reach your goals and grow your business.
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In six years Mark Zuckerberg turned a college programming project into Facebook, a 500 million user social networking phenomenon. At age 19 he coded the first version of Facebook in his dorm room to help undergrads communicate online. In 2006 Facebook opened up to anyone with an email address. By 2007, 24 million people were a part of the network.
Around that time Zuckerberg allowed outside programmers to access Facebook’s software code. Soon games and apps appeared. Signups spiked. Time on the network increased. Forbes says, “Facebook is becoming a marketplace for everything from clothes and books to music and insurance.”
Consider your resume as the lifeblood of your job search. It’s often the first impression that you make and it needs to be great. And unlike the job market of yesteryear, there’s more flexibility when it comes to resume writing. There’s no longer a one size fits all approach and rigid format that needs to be followed by all. Nonetheless, resume flexibility doesn’t mean sloppiness. You still need to make sure that when you make that first impression that what you’re putting forth is perfect.
One important tip to keep in mind- regardless of whether you’re looking for an internship, freelance position or full time employment: Be mindful of words and phrases that are overused and worn-out for they [...]
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