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Geek Tip: Make Money at Home With These Online Jobs
In today's world, technology rules the roost, and there's no reason why you can't work from home and still be able to provide for yourself and your family. Have laptop, will travel, that's what I say. So if you're stuck in a job rut, or are one of the millions still searching for a job, hop online and check out these interesting and unconventional ways you can make money at home with an Internet connection and a computer.
The 10 Best Online Job Search Sites
In this economy, it's pretty likely that some of you are out of a job. But if heading into your cube farm made you cry every morning, and you can't stand the idea of doing it all over again from the bottom up, then take this time off to really find what it is you're looking for in a job. Then get cracking.
Find Free WiFi Hotspots and Internet Cafes in Your Area
I know I have a tendency to go on about beautiful new devices and hot new Nintendo DSi colors, but at the end of the day, I know that we are all in this financial crisis together.
Yesterday I created a list of six websites to help you better manage your finances, and today I wanted to share some more useful tools and sites that will help job seekers search for employment opportunities.
If you don't have Internet access, but you do have a laptop or cell phone with WiFi connectivity, OpenWiFiSpots provides a directory of over 24,647 free WiFi hotspots in the US.
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The iPad Has Landed!
In 1991, Apple introduced the first laptop, and 20 years later, Steve Jobs brings us the iPad to bridge the gap between the MacBook and iPhone. Just like the iPhone, the iPad lets you browse the Internet, use the touchscreen to flick through your photos, get directions via maps, access the iTunes Store to buy apps, and watch movies and TV shows in landscape mode. Using the touchscreen keyboard, you can send emails, chat, and use the iPad like a regular computer.
Use JobCompass Mobile to Find a Job On the Go
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but the unemployment rate in the US is still rising. So if you are among those unfortunate masses that will have to take to the classifieds, start multitasking — there's a new way to search jobs and pound the pavement at the same time.
JobCompass is a mobile web service that lets you search for jobs in your area, so you can look for that perfect job even while on the go.
Would You Want a Web-Based Job Interview?
Imagine being able to interview for jobs all over the world — without leaving your hometown?!
Companies LiveHire and LeafsofTalent are looking to blow up the workforce with Webcam Interview Ready Rooms (WIRRs) and Interview Ready Rooms (IRRs), so that employers and potential employees can connect remotely for job interviews. The plus side is, you won't have to worry about whether you should shake their hand.
Would You Interview For a Job on Skype?
If you ask me, using Skype for dating is one thing, but using it for a job interview is something entirely different. But now, employers are turning to Skype as a cost-cutting interview tool. Instead of flying prospective candidates for in-person meetings, some companies are using the video-chatting software to narrow the list to a few finalists.
Geeks We Love: Kerry Miller From Passive-Aggressive Notes
Kerry Miller is the one-woman operation behind the blog Passive-Aggressive Notes; a collection of "painfully polite and hilariously hostile writings from shared spaces the world over." A site that started as a way to chronicle annoying roommate habits has since grown into a vibrant online community. In fact, I love the site so much, I've featured it twice; first back in 2007 shortly after its launch, and again last year.
Daily Tech: Steve Jobs Sighting at Apple HQ Yesterday
- A frail-looking Steve Jobs was spotted at Apple yesterday, wearing his usual attire — TMZ
- Oh boy, stayed tuned for The Bachelor and The Bachelorette video games, coming to a console near you — Kotaku
- Is it just me who finds it funny that Twitter tweets are taking over Facebook? — Mashable
- Samsung unveils its first set of LED-backlit LCDs which start at $3,600 — Gizmodo
- Google Reader gets some new fancy features like mobile-format links — Lifehacker
- It's true! We're still giving away Amazon Kindles!
Oh the Cuteness: Mini Steve Jobs!
Our Apple Steve fix has lately been sated by the Woz on Dancing With the Stars (vote for him tonight!), but what about the original Steve Jobs? As our guy's MIA, I have a special treat for you: Mini Steve Jobs! Yes, this tiny tot dressed up for Halloween as Steve Jobs (or was dressed up by his geeky parents), complete with little fake iPhone.
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