For all you recruiting types out there, there is a new service that you need to be aware of, Spock. Currently in beta, it’s kind of private but if you ask I will send you an invite as of writing I have 100. Basically Spock is a search tool about people and the validity ofContinue reading “Spock searches for people”
Category Archives: Social Networks
Gen Y in the Workforce
I was surprised to see Shannon Seery Gude mentioned in the local IT press, CIO Magazine’s May issue, not surprised that she has been quoted in a magazine, but more that our IT press found her, kudos to the CIO Mag guys! The May issue covered a very topical area on Gen Y in theContinue reading “Gen Y in the Workforce”
Jobster, recruting.com, Cheezhead pile on
Joel Cheezman has stirred up a hornets nest asking “Is Jason Goldberg killing Jobster?” There is some very heated debate going, with what looks like death threats, don’t we learn!! Joel will be posting a follow up in the next couple of days after he gets some facts which will be interesting. My view isContinue reading “Jobster, recruting.com, Cheezhead pile on”
Twitter is it evil or can it be used for good
(Warning I am not sure this post is fully thought out, yet) For the folks at Twitter, SXSW must have felt like a debutante ball with all of the fuss being made over their little baby. I have been a user of Twitter since November, actually I started on the same day as Scoble, wellContinue reading “Twitter is it evil or can it be used for good”
Are you dependent on others at work then Co-Working might be for you
We all know there is growing trend of lone-rangers and consultants floating around the employment market and everything is pointing to this trend continuing. One of the biggest issues with going it alone has always been the cost of setting up your own office, which is why so many work at home. Working at home,Continue reading “Are you dependent on others at work then Co-Working might be for you”
Cisco enters the social networking market
In an interesting move last week Cisco announced that it was acquiring Five Across, a social networking “in-a-box” company designed for the corporate environment. The company will be rolled into Cisco’s Media Solutions Group headed by Dan Scheinman. On the surface this is a strange move as what does a data networking company need withContinue reading “Cisco enters the social networking market”
Superbowl ads, and social medai
I don’t get what is with the SuperBowl ads, maybe it is just because I am not in the US. Yes occasionally there are great ads, remember 1984, but most seem to be a huge waste of money for already established brands. At US$2.5mil + for 30 seconds there are better ways of getting theContinue reading “Superbowl ads, and social medai”
Don’t listen to the Global Geek Podcast!
I warn you just don’t listen to the Global Geek Podcast #30 if you want to keep you your productivity. On the show they speak briefly about a little site called Swivel. What can be so bad about one site! It is so addictive it should be outlawed. To quote the Swivel web site “SwivelContinue reading “Don’t listen to the Global Geek Podcast!”
Social bookmarking and news
Over the last few weeks I have been playing around with the different social bookmarking/news sites, specifically Digg, Reddit, Netscape and to a lesser extend Newsvine. The strange thing is I am finding them quite addictive. A quick backgrounder if you are unfamiliar with these services. Essentially users submit stories, other users vote and comment,Continue reading “Social bookmarking and news”
Jobster launches a brand new interface
Over the last couple of days Jobster has released a brand new interface and in the process redefined job search, tags and social networking all at once. The only thing missing is freshly brewed coffee, which you need so you can take the time to understand what they have done! Let’s break it down:- JobContinue reading “Jobster launches a brand new interface”
Michael Specht 