Category Archives: Job seeking

LinkedIn marks 200 million members milestone

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Stefano

As reported by SearchEngineWatch, LinkedIn has just reached the 200 million members milestone, almost one-fifth of Facebook users and as much as Twitter. How does a professional and job-oriented social network stack up against the current economic downturn and unemployment … Continue reading →

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What will the office and working environment be like in the future?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Stefano

LinkedIn created this infographic from a global survey. According to LinkedIn this is how the working environment will be in the near future – or already is. Fax machines are dead – so long, I’ll never miss them! [Via TechRepublic]

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Twitter drops Linkedin partnership?

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Stefano

This is the kind of news that deserves much attention. As reported by Mashable: LinkedIn announced via a blog post on Friday that Twitter would no longer be partnering with the business-networking site to sync updates from one site to … Continue reading →

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Facebook app top gainers: watch out for Draw Something and BranchOut!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Stefano

This week top Facebook app movers were, according to InsideFacebook: # Name MAU Gain Gain,% 1. Draw Something 12,900,000 +7,700,000 + 148% 2. Angry Birds 12,800,000 +6,000,000 + 88% 3. BranchOut 7,800,000 +1,500,000 + 24% Draw Something by OMGPOP had … Continue reading →

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About creativity, time and good ideas – a nice book (and a video) that explains it almost all in a social way

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Stefano

Steven Johnson’s book is highly recommended: this is usually a book’s review ending line, I put it at the beginning since the book it’s about good ideas and good timing. Well, the good idea is grab a copy and the … Continue reading →

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Innovative companies need innovative working people – and to get rid of someone…

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Stefano

I found this old post on Bloomberg Businessweek: I guess it’s higlhy provoking and gives acid, harsh feelings to a lot of people but, in the end, I guess there’s a lot of truth in these words. “I wanted a … Continue reading →

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Dave Cutler: a social media job seeker – and a nice example of self-promotion

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stefano

Dave Cutler isn’t just looking for a new job, he’s promoting a social media professional using social media tools. Current crisis time and economic downturn maybe call for a completely a different Cutler, 34, of Waltham, sees his efforts not … Continue reading →

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Mac User UK cover: Supercharge your CV

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Stefano

Sign of the times? Mac User UK cover: Supercharge your CV A cover that’s not (only) about iPad, iPhone & Macs: it’s about people growing their skills using these technologies. A headline I really love: “Build on your skills to … Continue reading →

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IT jobs and hiring: surges up 10% in 2011 – better than expected?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stefano

Well, actually, according to Infoworld report and interviews, some bullish estimates set it closer to a +20% in 2011. But, as they say, all that glitters ain’t gold! But don’t make the mistake of thinking that jobs are going begging. … Continue reading →

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