Where Will Gowalla Members Turn For Their Check-Ins Now?
This is a Guest Post From Francis Santos
In December of 2011, Facebook shocked the internet world with its purchase of location-based service Gowalla. The app continued to operate under the same name until its new owner decided to pull the plug, with Facebook recently announcing that it was closing Gowalla down for good. The former owners thanked users for their support and let them know that they will soon be able to retrieve whatever personal data they have stored in the app.
With Gowalla officially out of business, where will its members turn now for their check-in thrills? They actually have quite a few different options to consider…
7 Ways Blogging Can Improve Your Employability
Blogging can have an array of fantastic benefits, particularly from the perspective of developing your personal brand and enhancing your employability. Although social networks are a great way to connect with people and share snapshots of your thoughts and views, a blog allows you to create a much more comprehensive reflection of you, your opinions and your interests.
1. You can use it as an online portfolio of your work
A blog is a great place to develop a collection of relevant work which demonstrates your passion and enthusiasm for a topic. Writing essays and projects throughout your education is great for building transferable skills, however, the work you have produced will rarely have direct relevance to a potential employer. In today’s competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is becoming more challenging than ever, so by creating a blog you are increasing your chances of getting noticed.
A common assumption is that a personal blog is just a collection of unstructured ramblings, but actually they can be used much more effectively; you can showcase your writing, knowledge, experience, interests and achievements. It is a great platform to display how the skills you developed during education are a transferable asset to a company. You can demonstrate your ongoing progression and the full scope of your expertise in a totally unrestricted way; why not make the most of this freedom to dispute prevalent opinions and challenge yourself? Remember to encourage potential employers to read it, you can even include your blog’s URL on your CV.
Tags:Blogging , Employability , Personal Branding , Social Media
An Evening At The Crucible. Democracy: A Review
Ideasbynet recently provided Sheffield Theatres with a selection of lanyards for their staff. As thanks, Heidi Riley very kindly supplied us with complimentary tickets for the opening night of Democracy at the Crucible.
To those not au fait with the political landscape of Germany since the second world war, Michael Frayn’s 2003 play Democracy may come across to some as an amusing tale of political manoeuvring and espionage in the late 60s and 70s. The truth of the matter is that the events presented on stage are far from fictional, and represent a important period in Germany’s recovery after the country was split. The large ensemble piece, which opened at the Crucible theatre last night, is a startling reminder of the distrust and paranoia that racked the Eastern and Western halves of Germany for decades, and the key roles that Willy Brandt and his cabinet played in kick-starting the reunion of the country’s fractured masses.
Tags:Aidan McArdle , Crucible , Democracy , Michael Frayn , Sheffield Theatres , Theatre Review , Willy Brandt
How To Create And Develop A Memorable Social Profile
Successfully developing your personal brand online demands that you become proficient with a range of social media platforms. At first glance, it might seem that each social network is self isolated and although they do offer different individual benefits; it’s their interconnectivity that can be most beneficial when developing an online presence. A key factor to the success of popular brands is consistency, particularly in their values, ideas and image.
Tags:Gravatar , Personal Branding , Social Media , Social Media Profile
6 Ways To Promote Your Personal Brand That Every Job Seeker Needs To Know
This is a Guest Post from Daniela Baker
If you’re actively looking for a job or presenting yourself as a passive job candidate, personal branding should most certainly be an important part of your search. What personal branding tools do you need to use? Here are six that every serious job seeker needs to start using today. Read more…
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