Social Networking - Twitter parody site Squeaker launched


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Twitter is spawning more and more copycat/parody sites. The latest one called “Squeaker” asks users to limit “Squeaks” to 14 characters! That doesn’t allow for much detailed info - an example would be: 920Recruits4IT, although if you’re proficient with “Txt Spk” you might be able to fit in something rather more imaginative than that! Read the full article here and see what you can come up with.

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IT Recruitment - The seven do’s and don’ts of a career change


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By Meridith Levinson | Tuesday, September 22 2009

Don’t dwell about losing a job you loved, it’s important to realise that something better can come along.

What’s one positive outcome of the recession? It’s leading people to consider a career change. Though the process of figuring out what to do next can be overwhelming, it’s also empowering. Taking stock of one’s skills, strengths, interests and experience makes an individual realisee how much he or she knows and has to offer. Investigating career options also helps employed professionals extricate themselves from dead-end jobs. For people who are unemployed, a layoff can be the catalyst for pursuing a professional dream.

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IT Rockstar - Last day of DrupalCon in Paris!


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Our IT Rockstar Josh Waihi is still living it large in Paris - I have posted this a bit late but here is his account of the last day of DrupalCon:

Today is the last day for Drupalcon presentations. The final day tomorrow is a code sprint to get the last things in for code freeze before the slush starts.

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920, Skills Shortage - CAREER WORKSHOPS - WGTN & AK


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OUR PARTNER COMPANY MOMENTUM IS OFFERING WORKSHOPS IN AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON TO HELP HIGHLY SKILLED INDIVIDUALS WIN THE JOB THEY WANT…

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Identify your key talents and transferable skills and equip yourself with career management skills and resources to achieve your career and life goals.

Marketing strategies
Tap in to the hidden job market – it’s where 80% of jobs are found
Write high impact CVs and cover letters

Ace the interview
Anticipate interview questions and effectively sell yourself as the solution
Practice psychometric tests

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As one of New Zealand’s most successful recruitment and organisational development firms, Momentum’s business is placing people in satisfying jobs. Come and learn from the best.

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