The Daily Update Archive
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Ragnar Relay Insanity
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 3 CommentsWell, it’s official. I’m certifiable. White coat please. I’m ready to be checked in. Bags are packed. Padded walls here I come. Okay. Not really but for some insane reason... -
Using Twitter? Have a seat on the couch and tell us how you feel.
Posted on October 3, 2011 | No CommentsAccording to a Wired Science article titled, “Twitter-Mining Captures Global Mood Patterns,” social scientists have discovered that individuals tend to display mood patterns throughout the day using tweets and other... -
Putting America Back to Work
Posted on September 28, 2011 | No CommentsOn Monday, I joined thousands of Americans to watch President Obama discuss his Jobs Plan during a LinkedIn sponsored town hall meeting. If you missed it you can watch the... -
Facebook Timeline – Top 10 Articles You Should Read
Posted on September 27, 2011 | No CommentsDid you watch the f8 Developers Conference? Andy Samberg proved to be way funnier than the real Mark Zuckerberg. Highlights as reported from Huffington Post: The “Saturday Night Live” star,... -
How Job Hopping Can Sometimes Be Helpful
Posted on September 26, 2011 | No CommentsWhile many companies are looking to retain their talent, sometimes a job just doesn’t fit. Whether it is because of a lack of recognition, lack of pay or the job... -
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Posted on September 23, 2011 | No CommentsI don’t want to brag, but I feel I should tell you that the CEO of Netflix and I are pals. In fact, he wrote to me this week and... -
Facebook f8 developer conference: BIG announcement possibilities for recruitment?
Posted on September 20, 2011 | 1 CommentSo, any guesses on the f8 “BIG” Facebook announcements? Obviously more changes are in order and it’s rumored that they are going to be focused around: Increasing the importance of... -
How your business can take advantage of Facebook now
Posted on September 19, 2011 | No CommentsAccording to an article posted to USA Today titled, “Facebook wants to be big among small businesses” Facebook will be offering businesses a chance to advertise on the popular social... -
Don’t try this in your office: A reminder that “Mad Men” is just a TV show.
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No CommentsMad Men has become so popular, and is such a part of our culture, that it’s even being used as an inspiration for a line of clothing at Banana Republic.... -
Vlogs & Infographics: Replacing the Resume
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 2 CommentsAre paper resumes dead? Paper resumes still have their place, however, it is becoming more and more clear that candidates want to stand out and paper is no longer the... -
State of the Media: Social Media Report from Neilsen > Very interesting [STATS]
Posted on September 13, 2011 | No CommentsNeilsen has always provided detailed information about traditional media. They are now rapidly expanding into digital media reporting as well. And, I’m of the opinion that the more 3rd party... -
Can’t seem to get a social media budget? Here’s how to convince that it’s necessary.
Posted on September 12, 2011 | No CommentsSocial media in the workplace is still, unfortunately, not entirely accepted in all companies and organizations. Some don’t see the value, others don’t want to take the time to learn... -
![I received an interesting email today from Brazen Careerist to “Check out my infographic resume on [their] new Facebook App.” Interesting. Infographics extremely popular these days. And, for good reason....](http://alstin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Screen-shot-2011-09-06-at-10.14.52-PM-115x115.png "The Resume Infographic: A new visual foot in the door?")
The Resume Infographic: A new visual foot in the door?
Posted on September 6, 2011 | 2 CommentsI received an interesting email today from Brazen Careerist to “Check out my infographic resume on [their] new Facebook App.” Interesting. Infographics extremely popular these days. And, for good reason.... -
Getting a hold of yourself in the workplace
Posted on September 6, 2011 | No CommentsStressed at your job? Taking on too much than you can handle? Tired of the office politics that seem inescapable and detrimental? An article recently posted to the Atlanta Business... -
Pessimists Beware: Reports of Death Are Greatly Exaggerated.
Posted on September 2, 2011 | No CommentsUpon hearing that his obituary had been published in the New York Journal, Mark Twain famously said, “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” I’ve been thinking about his... -
Social Media: A Laughing Matter
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 1 CommentSocial media has made it’s way to some of our favorite companies who have the power to reach many people. Those same companies have found a way to make us... -
Notice the Facebook Changes?
Posted on August 30, 2011 | No CommentsMore Facebook changes (and why I think they are occurring): - The “link” button has been removed, you just paste in the URL into your status update and Facebook will... -
How to successfully blend current events with your social media seamlessly
Posted on August 29, 2011 | No CommentsSmartBlog recently posted 6 tips to integrating current events with your social media to stay current and knowledgeable for your readers; and what better time than right after an East... -
The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Cubicle.
Posted on August 26, 2011 | No CommentsSure, it’s a cliché, but it’s a cliché that can be so intoxicating! If you work in an office environment, you dream of ditching it all and working construction (fresh... -
One nation under PayPal
Posted on August 26, 2011 | No CommentsRichard Branson is turning his dream of taking “regular” people to outer space a reality. You know all of us regular folks who have $200,000 for a ticket (oh yea,... -
Retaining Talent- How to keep your employees happy
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsSHRM.org recently posted an article titled, “Benefits, Advancement Key to Worker Happiness, Report Says” revealing results from a study on employee satisfaction. While this might come as a surprise to... -
Facebook’s Next Challenge – Social Recruiting
Posted on August 19, 2011 | No CommentsRecently, there’s been reports that our beloved Facebook is gaining on the heels of LinkedIn, rivaling for a top spot as a job recruitment tool. Though Facebook is still new... -
Rethinking our Stereotypes about the Millennial Workforce
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No CommentsLast week I read an interesting study sponsored by the Kenexa High Performance Institute entitled: Attitude? What Attitude? The Evidence Behind the Work Attitudes of Millennials. In the report, they... -
Heello? Is there anybody there?
Posted on August 17, 2011 | No CommentsHeello may be new, but the idea and look are terribly familiar... -
Groupon: Top 3 Takeaways for Recruiting
Posted on August 16, 2011 | No CommentsAre you on Groupon? Have you purchased any of their deals? Shared a special with friends? Or, just talked about Groupon among your social circles or observed some friends using... -
Social Media Blues
Posted on August 15, 2011 | No CommentsConsultant and professional Chris Brogan recently took time to write a blog about “Social Media Fatigue” and how some companies, for lack of better wording, just aren’t doing it right.... -
The 10 Questions That Show Who You Really Are
Posted on August 12, 2011 | No CommentsIf you’re a fan of the show Inside the Actor’s Studio, you know that at the end of each program the host James Lipton asks 10 questions of his guests. ... -
Haven’t I Seen You Somewhere Before? Google Adds Image Search to its Capabilities
Posted on August 11, 2011 | No CommentsGoogle it. It’s become the solution to nearly every question of the modern age. Whenever you need to know something – from the mundane to the philosophical – you know... -
A sneaky or savvy approach to recruiting via Foursquare?
Posted on August 10, 2011 | No CommentsRecruiting top talent in the digital domain is no small task – especially for a company not known for being tops in the digital space. Euro RSCG Brussels found themselves... -
5 Steps for Using Twitter for Recruiting Chat Events
Posted on August 9, 2011 | No CommentsTwitter Chats are nothing new within the Twittersphere. But recently, I was thinking why aren’t more recruiters tapping into this really great way to engage their existing Twitter followers and... -
Tony, the Twit who Tweets, Hangs Up One of His Hats.
Posted on August 5, 2011 | No CommentsIn my previous blog posts on Twitter, I revealed that I was the man behind the curtain tweeting for Alstin. I also talked about what I liked–and really, really didn’t... -
Pondering the scheduled life.
Posted on August 4, 2011 | 2 CommentsFirst it was The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother book. Then, the How to Land Your Kid in Therapy article. It seems there’s nothing like a little published maternal... -
Technology & Communications, my how you’ve grown
Posted on August 3, 2011 | No CommentsIn 1986 the average cost for a brand new home was $89,430.00, you could top off your gas tank for 89 cents per gallon and for a mere $300.00 you... -
Facebook Addictive Disorder – is it real?
Posted on August 2, 2011 | No CommentsThere’s a Toyota Venza commercial running (at least on the channels I watch) that shows a twenty-something girl at a desk with her computer talking about how she read an... -
BMP in the Road: Personalized Fonts
Posted on July 28, 2011 | 1 CommentAlong with being a pixel-pusher, I’m a big fan of words and writing. Crafting a well-written letter or even properly expressing a thought can require a bit of tinkering, word-substitution,... -
Top Five Articles on the LinkedIn Apply Button & My Own 2 Cents.
Posted on July 26, 2011 | No CommentsBack on June 1st, I noticed (and of course shared) an article written by Sarah Kessler about a cool new (and rumored) LinkedIn Apply Button. LinkedIn To Launch Job Application... -
Keeping the creative juices flowing by getting creative
Posted on July 25, 2011 | No CommentsGreat companies often thrive on keeping a certain momentum. Perhaps that means, maintaining a number of sales each year to meet a quota, or keeping up with new technologies and... -
Recruiting: Thinking Twice about What We Know for Sure
Posted on July 22, 2011 | No CommentsThe longer I work in recruitment advertising the more I believe in the old saying that the only true constant is change. I think Charles Darwin was spot on when... -
Getting control in the workplace
Posted on July 21, 2011 | No CommentsAre you feeling irritated at work lately? Easily annoyed, perhaps? Maybe a little bit too anxious, or even like you’re drowning with a never-ending stream of tasks? While this might... -
Recruiting with Blogs: Top Five Things You Must Do
Posted on July 19, 2011 | No CommentsThe idea to develop a blog for recruiting purposes is nothing new. However, I’ve seen some great examples of companies doing it right and some companies doing it all wrong... -
What’s wrong with Facebook anyway?
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsGoogle+ is the shinny new toy on the social media market! Here are some of my thoughts after using the new social platform. -
Social Networking and Privacy: Does Anyone Care?
Posted on July 14, 2011 | No CommentsWas it really only 1-2 years ago that the issue of privacy and social media was on everyone’s mind? Big lawsuits were pending over the right of employers to control... -
Google+ Circles & Thrones
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsWell, it’s been two weeks since the launch of Google+ – “Real-life sharing rethought for the web.” Are you one of the first 10 million who are ‘in?’ Did you... -
How people are using LinkedIn.
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsPeople are joining LinkedIn at the rate of one new user per second and depending on what they’re doing for a living – or want to do for a living... -
How to “Enchant” your Employees
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No CommentsJob-hopping seems to be more prevalent than ever as many job seekers took whatever they could find during the recession and might now be re-evaluating those decisions with things starting... -
Show Me the Way to Go Home
Posted on July 8, 2011 | No CommentsA few weeks ago, I went to Atlanta on business. The meeting went great, and I got to spend some time with one of my favorite partners in our industry.... -
Now Your Online Fingerprint Will Last For 7 Whole Years
Posted on July 7, 2011 | No CommentsSo that crazy picture from the 4th of July BBQ was definitely Facebook worthy…or not. I remember the days (actually, not that long ago) when we were warned about the... -
When a customer isn’t a good fit
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsWhile some businesses are starting to get busy and struggling to keep up with old clients providing new work, it’s important to remember that not every customer is a good... -
Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, BeKnown and BranchOut – let the Power Struggle begin within the social space.
Posted on July 5, 2011 | No CommentsYou knew it was coming. All this ‘sharing’ within the social worlds was bound to start getting territorial. Turns out Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Monster, BranchOut all felt there was a... -
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!
Posted on July 1, 2011 | No CommentsTo our beloved blog readers: Please have a Happy and Safe 4th of July. We’ll be back next week with more great blogs!
