Infographics are now a staple of visually displaying data. It makes the potentially mundane statistics curiously interesting and more palatable. However, can this strategy be used when showcasing your own achievements and statistically measurable experiences? Image boards on Pinterest have been showcasing some interesting examples but are they a novelty or could they be the [...]
Most of us have thought about it. It really wouldn’t hurt to pad out your grades or previous work experience, or would it? According to reports on CNN, the CEO of Yahoo, Scott Thompson has resigned following the discovery of an embellished college degree. He had claimed that he holds a bachelor’s degree in both [...]
‘Yahoo!’ used to be the name brand name of the internet. Before Google and Facebook, it led the way as a search engine with extras such as an email service and instant messenger alongside their competitor, MSN. However, with the unstoppable Google now thoroughly in top position, the company has been having some tough times. [...]
Where do you get your breaking news stories? Who do you trust? Twitter, and other social networking sites have faster breaking news and constant updates, trackable with the use of trending hashtags. However, the problem with everyone with a Twitter account (over 100 million active users) adding their opinion is that the information isn’t always [...]
Some managers actively discourage work emails during the weekend. According to BBC News, Volkswagen turn off Blackberry emails after work hours. The lines between home and work lives are often becoming blurred. Being forced to work in personal time can cause resentment from the employees, who can feel that they are being taken for granted. [...]