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3 in 4 mobile users check-in from a smartphone comScore, a market research firm that measures trends in the digital world has released a study that shows just how mobile the world has become. Their research reveals that many mobile and smartphone users checked in using mobile apps such Facebook Places, Foursquare and Gowalla. The study, which surveyed users in March, found that 16.7 million, or 7.1 percent of the total US mobile subscriber base used location-based "check-in" services on their phones. 17.6 percent of the estimated 12.7 million smartphone owners now use these services.

While it might seem fun to work at a company where the average age is below thirty and everyone is on Facebook and Twitter, you're better off working with more seasoned colleagues, say experts. FINS readers agree. Of 654 respondents in FINS' informal online questionnaire Sign or Decline, 88% said they'd accept their dream job if their new coworkers would all be 20 years older than them. At some of the hottest employers, that's simply not possible. The median age of an employee at Facebook is 26, according to data from PayScale, a Seattle-based firm that gathers compensation data. Compare that with more traditional companies like IBM and Hewlett-Packard where the median age is 44, according to the same data.

I'm thinking about a career change and would love to go on a few informational interviews to learn more about the fields I am considering. But I rarely hear anyone talk about informational interviews anymore. Are people still giving them or are they too worried about their own jobs to take the time? How would I go about setting one up? Who should I target? Are certain questions off limits?

"In a career workshop I recently conducted there were an inordinate number of attendees who stated they were on LinkedIn but did not know how to get the most out of it. So here are some LinkedIn tips worth repeating.

Most people assume being good-looking gives you a career boost. But just how much does it help? A lot. Good-looking people charm interviewers, get hired faster, are more likely to make more sales and get more raises.

Did you know the average recruiter spends about six seconds looking at a single resume? That means job seekers have six seconds to highlight their skills and expertise, making the format of a resume as important as the content. For that reason, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced a new session in its career information webinar series titled "What Type of Resume is Best for You?" The webinar will be held on Friday, January 10 from noon to 1 p.m. EST. During the "What Type of Resume is Best for You?" webinar, attendees will learn practical tips and advice to improve their resume. Some of the topics covered in the webinar will include: * The difference between chronological, functional, skills based and combination resumes * When to use each type of resume * How to take a resume from responsibility-focused to success-focused * Dos and Don'ts of resume writing The webinar will be led by Cindy Carpenter and Albanitza Mayoliz who handle recruiting at Verizon for the Call Center and Retail Sales Channel, respectively. To learn more and register for the webinar, please visit: http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/

Eventbrite - Bryant & Stratton College Online presents Free Webinar: What Type of Resume is Best for You? - Friday, January 10, 2014 - Find event and ticket information.

Job Title - French Instructor Job Type - Contract What would you like the applicant to touch on in their 60-second pitch? 1. Is french you native language? 2. Do you have a any formal background in teaching? 3. Are you currently employed? If not, how flexible are you to work? 4. Say your farewell in french please! For more information, visit www.gojobio.com

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the GoJobio launch video! GoJobio is re-inventing how you hire, recruit or find your next job. JOBSEEKERS: Take control! Stop feeling like your resume is getting lost in the shuffle. Use our video pitch technology to show your true character and creativity. EMPLOYERS: Get to know who you hire! Along with resumes, watch 60-second video pitches directed to your specific job opening to learn more about your candidates personality and skills. For More information, visit http://www.GoJobio.com/

We need never take offense at an insult. Offense exists not in the insult but in our reaction to it, and our reactions are completely within our control. It is unreasonable to expect a boor to be anything but a boor; if we take offense at his bad behaviour, we have only ourselves to blame.

In Hinduism, janma or a birth horoscope is an astrological chart, which is prepared on basis of date, birth time and birth place. An individual's Kundli is created using Vedic astrology system and has 10 houses that signify one or more aspects of their life kundli. People therefore now take to online career predictions by their date of birth, time and location of birth.

In Hinduism, janma or a birth horoscope is an astrological chart, which is prepared on basis of date, birth time and birth place. An individual's Kundli is created using Vedic astrology system and has 10 houses that signify one or more aspects of their life kundli.

In summary emotional bonding in a relationship depends upon many factors, such as one's own nature and personality and the planetary positions in one's janma kundali . The malefic and negative influences of Rahu, Shani etc. on the planets, can cause minimal to severe disturbances for a short or long-drawn period putting stress on the relationship.

The janma kundali of a person is a birth chart representing twelve houses and each house represents one or more aspects of a person's life. The positioning of the nine planets in these houses prominently reveal the aspect of luck and fortune in a person's life. In Indian society, kundali matching always checks whether the match will bring good fortune or misery to each other.

Taking on a leadership role might seem like a natural choice to climb higher up a career ladder, but how do you know when it is the right time to do so? A prestigious position and a bigger paycheck won't necessarily make you happier if you're not ready.

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The growth in the living standards over the past few years has also contributed to the growing demand for quality preschool education for children. Thus, there is a large and ever-growing market for you to tap if you are planning to open your play school tied with the best preschool franchise in India.

If you are looking for a low investment preschool franchise opportunity, you may have just made the right decision. You must be having many questions in your mind about this investment option. This guide explains whether it is profitable, what its benefits are, and how to go about the process of setting up your own play school.

"A few years ago I was - like some of you reading this - overextended, overworked, and deeply unhappy about it. I was a young psychology professor desperately seeking tenure, with two toddlers at home and a husband whose work kept him away for days at a time. I exercised once a week on a good week, rarely saw my friends or extended family, and couldn't remember the last time I'd read a book that wasn't about statistics. It was just too much. Something had to give. And it did. I left my job, not knowing exactly what I was going to do next. It was the toughest decision I've ever made, but it was also one of the best."