Instant Messaging

IMs, allow for instant communication to anyone in the same city, in a different state, or anywhere in the world.IM’s is alternative to long-distance telephone service for small business owners who need to communicate with clients in real-time. You can keep in contact with family and friends when not in the same city, state, or country, and make new friends from all around the world. I have not done any IM for some time now, but if I did, I would use Yahoo instant messaging service.

Skype

Skype is free for video calling, and just calling from Skype to Skype. However, it is not free if there are 3 or more people doing a video call or if you are dialing any kind of phone that isn’t using Skype app.  I found no practical use for this as the other person would have to be in front of their computer to be able to answer the call. You can place calls to other numbers for so much a minute, so it is not free. I have never found the novelty in it.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn

 Many people use LinkedIn as a way to display a “public” résumé; a place where they can send a potential employer to see their accomplishments and skillset. The most use you will get out of having a profile for yourself on LinkedIn, is strictly Business-to-Business marketing. It is a place where another business owner can recommend your services to others, having worked with you in the past. LinkedIn helps you stay up-to-date with industry trends and share information with others who do similar work to you.  LinkedIn gives me an opportunity to learn. I get to read views, which makes me wonder and think about my goals, vision & strategies.

Facebook vs.Myspace vs.Twitter

Pros Cons Facebook Application mashup; find people, make connections, email, instant messaging, image/video sharing, etc. More difficult to navigate and update Most people can quickly grasp the value of connecting with friends, family and established contacts Requires investment of time to realize sustained benefit More emphasis on deep connections with others vs. who has the most connections Opt in model requires a user to allow others to connect “True Friends” feature increases your transparency to selected connections Less immediate responses; unless you stay logged on continually Myspace Myspace has a great user interface. It is user friendly Myspace has lower security than other online communities Myspace has great entertainment options. Myspace has a wide variety of users; this increases the chance of meeting distasteful people. There are some problems with programming when transferring the layouts and generated data if any is left out There are some slow times when loading high graphic pages Some music, files, etc. have a hard time running through Myspace Twitter Easy to navigate and update, link to and promote anything Limited functionality Reach far beyond your inner circle of friends Limited to 140 characters per update One feed pools all users; anyone can follow anyone else unless blocked Not all people find it immediately useful Pure communication tool, rapid responsiveness Over-emphasis on follower counts You don’t have to be logged in to get updates; you can just use an RSS reader Easily abused for spam and increasing the noise level Very interactive, extensible messaging platform with open APIs Relatively smaller installed user base

Get-It-Done Guy's Quick and Dirty Tips to Work Less and Do More

178 GID How to be Less Judgmental

I thought this podcast was insightful . I always thought as myself as being too judgmental at times, but that’s because, sometimes it does feels good to talk about  someone negatively when you are not in your moment of glory that day, but then again I do firmly believe that your blessing come to you full force when you  are a kind positive person to others. There is always room for self-improvement

http://www.podcast.com/Business/Management-and-Marketing/I-413959.htm

You're Hired! Interview Skills to Get the Job

2. 02 - Preparing for the Interview 1

This podcast describes a more in dept. look from the view of a human resource recruiter, on what recruiters look for in candidates. Basically the recruiter is explaining common sense referring to your resume. Do’s and Don’ts, but more about what recruiters like and dislike about certain candidates.

http://www.podcast.com/Business/I-474723.htm

Modern Manners Guy Quick and Dirty Tips for a More Polite Life

162 MMG How To Properly Call Out Sick To Work

Immediately this title caught my interest. The first thing I thought was ,yeah right! A proper way to call out sick?!  This podcast talks about instead of faking  you are sick, you should be honest and tell the real reason why you will not be reporting for work , example ,had too many drinks the night before. Your boss will respect you for your honest ,and you will not end up with a pink slip to match.

http://www.podcast.com/Society-and-Culture/I-481004.htm