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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Apple creating ad agency, to hire 1,000 employees: Report

Apple is reportedly unhappy with its long-time advertising agency TBWA/Media Arts Lab and will be creating an internal agency to handle its advertising work. The iPhone maker is trying to hire top talent from the advertising world and focussing more on digital ads, according a report by AdAge.

This step towards taking marketing and advertising in its own hands has reportedly come as a fallout of arch rivals Samsung and Google having gained more mindshare with better and more impactful ads.

Nowadays, Apple often pits ideas by its internal teams against the ones by TBWA/MAL, with the former winning more than the latter. Apple is even inviting other ad agencies to bid for projects, a scenario that was unimaginable under founder and CEO Steve Jobs....Read More

By: Sumit Sharma On 7:14 AM

Budget 2014: Five changes to boost the employment in India

Each month a million young men and women are joining the workforce and a majority of them are those from smaller towns and cities, who didn't win the ovarian lottery. To ensure these kids don't lose their future, the Modi government needs to direct our political, economic and social agenda on specific areas that can give a fillip to both employment and employability. And what better time to initiate the process than the first budget!

Here are five key areas in hiring that need immediate attention:

1. Move from job preservation to job creation: The only form of social security and national security our country can afford for its 1.2 billion populations are jobs. While we have witnessed two decades of growth it doesn't seem right because we have added far more informal jobs during the same period than formal.

There is a myopic possessiveness around our labour laws which seem to protect a ridiculous minority of 6% of our workforce only. And they have been allowed to freely hijack the agenda against reforms in the name of protection of the jobs in the formal sector.....Read More

By: Sumit Sharma On 6:58 AM

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Get Ready for the 5th Annual Social Media Day

Each day, millions of people access a social media platform to connect with friends and family, consume news and upload photos. Each day, these networks evolve as more people find new and interesting ways to use the platforms in their everyday lives.

Social Media Day is a celebration of these networks and their users, and Mashable is excited to announce that the fifth annual Social Media Day is returning on June 30, 2014.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

'Retweet With Comment' Twitter's Named its New Feature

The "Retweet with comment" feature lets you showcase the original tweet in a Twitter Card, leaving you with a full 140 characters to respond. As of now, your only options for responding to another tweet are to reply, leaving out any reference to the original tweet, or quote the tweet, which takes up a lot of your 140 characters.

The "Retweet with comment" would probably replace the "Quote the tweet" option, which simply lets you add your two cents to the original tweet.

The idea is that this feature would foster more conversations on Twitter, allowing for context while not detracting from the length allotted for a response, which users currently experience with the "Quote the tweet" option. This way tweeters can have more space to voice their opinion while still linking to the original tweet.

According to TechCrunch, Twitter is currently testing out the "Retweet with comment" feature with just a portion of its user base. Kurt Wagner of Mashable first detected the new feature in a tweet sent by Twitter's head of communications, Carolyn Penner. But it seems like the test goes beyond internal with random users seeing the switch as well. Read More..

By: Sumit Sharma On 7:01 AM

iPhone 6 will be Launching on September 19

Apple will launch 32GB and 64GB capacities of the phone for 5,288 yuan ($846) and 6,288 yuan ($1008), indicating that Apple may launch the iPhone 6 without a 16GB model. Notably, 5,288 yuan is the current price for the 16GB iPhone 5s in China, while the 32GB iPhone 5s is listed at 6,088 yuan.
A September launch would be consistent with the past two iPhone launches, as Apple also typically launches new products on a Friday. A reportBloomberg earlier this week also claimed that Apple may launch the larger 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 and the 4.7-inch version simultaneously, with previous reports indicating that issues with battery and display technology would hold up the larger device's launch. In addition to a larger display, the iPhone 6 is expected to feature a thinner design, a faster A8 processor, and Apple will look to launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 on Friday, September 19, according to a new reportChinese web portal Tencent (Google Translate, via GforGames) citing inside sources. The news comes after German carrier Deutsche Telekom was reported to be informing customers of a similar release date for the device. Read More..

By: Sumit Sharma On 6:59 AM

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Amazon is searching for Freelance Developers and Offering up to Rs.9 lakhs.

Amazon is offering $5,000 per app optimized for Fire Phone, paid out in tax-free Amazon Coins, the digital currency that lets you buy stuff in Amazon's Appstore. Each developer account can create up to three qualifying apps for a total potential payday of $15,000.

We first heard about the story on AndroidPolice.

Of course, there are some strict guidelines to follow in order to qualify for the full $5,000 per app.
Basically, Amazon is ensuring that its new 3D "Dynamic Perspective" feature will be used to some extent in the app, which would help the feature from falling into gimmicky obscurity. Dynamic Perspective is a bit similar to the parallax feature on iPhones, but it takes things to another level by using the Fire Phone's extra cameras to add 3D depth to apps and home screens, so that things shift and react to your movements.

Other than that, Amazon is also requiring apps to integrate with its multitasking user interface "Carousel" to keep browsing between different apps cohesive.

Why is Amazon offering developers essentially free money?

It's important to remember that Amazon is entering the smartphone market at a time where fragmentation is at an all time high. This trend can increase the workload for developers seeking to offer their app on as many platforms as possible, an issue Android has run into into in the past, and Apple could face if it continues to expand its iPhone product line.
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By: Sumit Sharma On 1:56 AM

9 signs you should Search for a new job

Here are some leading indicators that your IT career growth might be of little interest in your current employment and that staying where you are could mean further spinning your wheels at a time when your technology skills are in great demand.

1. New ideas meet red lights
Earning a stable income to endure ongoing tedium isn't everyone's ultimate goal for a career in IT. Unfortunately, that's all some employers have to offer -- even if it didn't seem that way when you took the job years ago.
Stagnation can mean career death in a competitive field, and if your company isn't offering unique, forward-looking projects, it might be time to hit the road.
"The speed of change that businesses are seeing today means that our IT organization needs to be more flexible, more adaptable, and we challenge the status quo more than ever," says Philip Garland, CIO at consulting firm PwC. "Disruptive innovation is the name of the game for our IT professionals."
The surest sign that your employer isn't facing this reality? A pervasive fear of failure can be felt throughout IT.

2. Respect and recognition are afterthoughts
Competitive pressures should not translate into poor treatment of staffers and co-workers, but all too often, dignity and respect take a back seat when the going gets tough.
When contention impedes results, a change of scenery may be the right call.

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By: Sumit Sharma On 1:46 AM

New iPhone Might Have a Built-In Barometer

Apple has already stepped into the health and fitness tracking market with its Health app for iOS. Now, the company could be upping the ante with its upcoming iPhone.
New code spotted by developers who spoke with 9to5Mac indicates the iPhone 6 could have a barometer built in.

By: Sumit Sharma On 1:13 AM

Get your IT Resume Perfect with These Tips

No matter how perfect you are for the IT Job, your chances of getting selected in your dream IT company are weak, if you do not have a perfect IT resume. Your skills of wisely using the valuable space on your resume set great impression on the recruiter or the hiring manager. If you do not know the ingredients that make an IT resume perfect, then grab the tips listed below:

Suitable Qualifications & Skills

One basic element in every resume is about the qualifications & skills. No doubt, this section is basic, but it holds great importance. Here, to make the right selection of the skill set required for the particular job position is what you need to focus upon.

Expert Tip: As per the area of expertise, you can make a cluster ofyour skills and mention them in an organized way under headings & subheadings. This would give a clear impression to the recruiter about what you are good at. Also, focus upon your strongest IT skills that make you stand aheadothers.

List of your Accomplishments

If you are simply listingyour job responsibilities on the resume, then that won’t be of much help to you. Here, you have to smartly & skillfully mentionthe accomplishments that you had achieved while handling different projects, and how those were of help to your organization. Read More...

By: Sumit Sharma On 1:07 AM

Monday, June 23, 2014

Interview Question You Should Never Ask

Here is one question for all the recruiters out here! How many of you have asked ‘What is your greatest weakness?’ to a candidate while interviewing him?

There would be many who would agree that they have asked this question to the candidates while interviewing them. If you are one among those, then can you simply tell how did that question helped you in deciding whether he is the right pick for the job vacancy or not?
Well, the truth is not just the candidates hate this question, but also it’s answer doesn’t lead to any fantastic insider about them.

Well, here are 2 main reasons for why you shouldn’t ask this question:

1.Sense of awareness might bring manipulation
In case, the candidate has a great level of self-awareness, and he knows what all are his weak points, then too his answer wouldn’t help you to judge whether it is the same candidate that you are looking for or not. Yes! With the high level of self-awareness, the level of smartness would also be high, and this broadens the chances of getting a manipulated answer. In simpler terms, chances are that either he would have worked upon his weaknesses and so he won’t have anything to answer, or with his sharp presence of mind, he would make sure that he gives a manipulative answer. So, again your purpose of peeping into the weaknesses of the candidate would fail.

2.The Candidate himself doesn’t know the answer
Most of the candidates themselves do not know about their weaknesses. In fact, according to one study, most people do not know what others think about them, they just believe or think about themselves as what they want to. This is one of the reasons for why they cannot figure out what’s missing in them, or what is there that they need to work upon. So, when they do not know the correct answer, they get fumble and give some vague reply, which won’t be helpful to you in any sense.
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By: Sumit Sharma On 12:15 AM

Flipkart Likely To Hire 12,000 People in 2014

Flipkart will hire 12,000 people this year to beef up its support and technology operations as the homegrown firm witnesses strong surge in online shopping in the country.The online marketplace giant has already chalked out an ambitious plan to expand its reach across India, the world's third largest country in terms of internet users."As business scales up, our focus on hiring is going to be pretty aggressive. We are looking to increase our current team strength from 13,000 to 25,000 Read More..

By: Sumit Sharma On 12:11 AM

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Narendra Modi's pet project GIFT Likely to create about 10 lakh jobs in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) has the potential to generate over 10 lakh jobs by 2022, an official said.

GIFT city, which is being developed by the Gujarat government, aspires to cater to India's large financial services potential by offering global firms a world-class infrastructure and facilities.
"It is a pet project of Narendra Modi. He was monitoring it personally when he was the Chief Minister. What we are doing is that we are implementing his brainchild. New Chief Minister Anandiben Patel has also been a part of the project.
"If you take the job potential in expanding economy of the country, on a pan-India basis about 10 lakh jobs can be created," GIFT MD & Group CEO Ramakant Jha told PTI in an interview.
The Rs 65,000-crore project is being developed on the lines of global financial services centres, spread over three phases of development to be completed by 2022. Read More...

By: Sumit Sharma On 8:40 PM

Marketing Leaders: 7 Reasons You Need to Run Social Media for Just One Day

I'm a Social Media Analyst -- that means I love and have craziness in Social Media Marketting , but rarely get to actually do it myself.

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By: Sumit Sharma On 10:24 AM

Friday, June 20, 2014

Technopark soon to add 45K new jobs by 2015

Moving in a growth trajectory, Technopark here has charted out an ambitious target of creating 45,000 new jobs during 2014-16 as part of its efforts to emerge as India's IT powerhouse.

Technopark, poised to celebrate silver jubilee next year, now provides 45,000 direct employment for IT/ITeS professionals through its 330 companies on its campus.

Technopark's export turnover was estimated to be around Rs 5,000 crore in 2014-15 as compared to Rs 3,500 crore in 2012-13. It also added 1.1 million sq ft of built-up space during the period.

While construction of buildings in 2.5 million sq ft was progressing, to be completed within a year, Infosys, TCS, UST Global, Tata Elxsi and IBS were building their own spaces.
Technopark Phase II is an 86-acre Special Economic Zone campus being jointly developed by Infosys and UST Global. When fully developed, it can accommodate 50,000 IT/ITeS professionals. Read More..

By: Sumit Sharma On 5:02 AM

New App Dedicated to Job Searches By Linkedin

Linkedin added an alternate new application to its gathering on Thursday.

The expert system uncovered the Linkedin Job Search application, its sixth standalone application and the fourth revealed in the most recent year and a half. The application is proposed to do one thing exceptionally well: help clients discover and request new employments

The application incorporates employment inquiry channels like status level, industry and area, and both pursuits and individual employments might be put something aside for a brief moment look not far off. The Job Search application will additionally propose positions to you focused around openings you've seen and spared employment looks Read More..

By: Sumit Sharma On 4:59 AM

Electronics Manufacturing To create 28 million Jobs In India, Says IT Minister

Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said electronic supplies assembling would be a top necessity for the Modi-headed BJP government, including that it would produce occupation to the tune of 2.80 crore occupations.

Because of the climbing utilization of electronic products in India, the interest is required to build to $400 billion by 2014 and inside a couple of years, import of gadgets will surpass the fuel bill.

Discussing the expanding support of Chinese supplies assembling firms in the nation and the potential security risk, the pastor said, "I need to guarantee the country that whosoever are the gadgets producers, India's security will dependably be of central."

Chinese gear assembling firms, for example, Huawei and ZTE, have confronted some intense time in India over the recent years for claimed contribution in digital undercover work.

The ministry, which is plagued with controversies, saw favouritism to some firms during the tenure of the former telecom minister A. Raja. Prasad also said that during his tenure, all decisions would be taken on merit. "The days of lobbying and favouritism are over," he added.

The government is also keen to start a new programme for postal banking services as India has 1,55,000 post offices across the country and subsequently, a deep penetration and wide reach.

By: Sumit Sharma On 4:57 AM

Monday, June 16, 2014

Gignatic Hiring from E-tailers like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal to hire 60K IT Engineers in 2014-15

India's e-commerce organizations, for example, Flipkart may be conflicting with remote adversaries, for example, Amazon on whether to permit outside immediate financing, yet they appear to be on the same page in foreseeing an enunciation point for the division. Between them, the 10 top e-trade firms plan to contract 60,000 individuals for the year closure March 31, 2015, the most astounding in a year for the youngster business. The occupation creation information is for the whole biological system: subordinate units, inventory network and logistics and makeshift workers.

"The employing may touch 1 lakh general, yet 60,000 is a safe wager. Fy15 will be the articulation point for the e-business segment," said Ashish Jhalani, originator of e-retailing in india, an examination firm that tracks the e-trade industry.

The business, which saw offers of $12 billion, is relied upon to touch $75 billion by 2020, said Jhalani. "For development, organizations must be prepared with building groups, client executors and logistic backing to take care of the demand," he included.

The information on new contracts were given by the organizations in light of questions, aside from Myntra and Amazon,figures gave by industry sources and selection representatives have been utilized as the organizations did not impart plans.

The main factors revving up the numbers is geographical expansion and competition. Flipkart will increase hiring13k to 25k and out of this 1,200 will be engineers. The e-commerce firm acquired fashion portal Myntra last month and, according to a source, the latter too plans to double its headcount this fiscala team of 500 employees.Competitor Snapdeal.com said it will double its headcount

By: Sumit Sharma On 11:20 PM

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

How to effectively Use Hashtags in Social Media ?

Hashtags are used on all social networks now, becoming a simple way to communicate and link information everywhere from Pinterest, to Facebook and Twitter, Hashtags are the key to discover,communicate & to share .

A hashtag is a critical way of grouping information together, think of it like a file folder.We should have a healthy discussion about hashtags and simplify what they're about and how to utilize them for the last time. Your business action and particular movement will get much more productive accordingly.

How do you use a hashtag for business?

First, you need to identify where your posts or subject fits in. Chances are there is already a hashtag being used for your area of communication.
Find someone who is already active in your field, and then see what hashtags they are using.
If you see one you like, click on it. A new list will open in your Twitter, or Facebook or Google+ that will only include all posts with the given hashtag.
Look at the other hashtags being used as well.
Create a list for yourself of Hashtags that you would be a part of, and start using them.

By: Sumit Sharma On 11:17 PM

Android KitKat 4.4.3 arriving this week

Google introduced Android 4.4 KitKat back in October and between than and now, the platform has seen several updates. The latest is Android 4.4.3, which Google released this week. The upgrade was available first for Google Nexus devices.

Although the change log is fairly extensive, Google didn’t make a big announcement about Android 4.4.3 and the update itself suggests performance boosts and stability fixes so don’t expect a complete overhaul of the software once it appears on your device. Instead, Google is expected to outline the next big update or features for Android later this month at its Google I/O developer event.

The Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Nexus 5 is about 92MB in size and brings performance improvements, stability and bug fixes. With the update, the Nexus 5 has also received an improved dialler with updated interface that now shows images of the contacts in the dialler app and also shows images of the speed dial contacts.The company announced that the Android 4.4.3 KitKat update for Moto E, Moto G and Moto X could be expected to be rolled-out globally in the coming weeks.

By: Sumit Sharma On 6:27 AM

How to Increase Your Blog’s Social Media Presence ?

Do you want more people sharing your Blog content across various social media channels?
Blog posts are the hub of your social media presence.

1.Integrate Blog and Social Media Comments
Many bloggers are discovering something interesting: When they update Facebook with a link to a new blog article, fans are leaving comments on the Facebook update instead of the blog.

2.Add Social Media Sharing Buttons/Widgets
Readers like things to be easy. If you make it easy for them to share, they’re more likely to do it.
To that end, social sharing buttons are the basic need of integrating social media into your blog.

3.Content should be valuable which you are Sharing
Many websites offer free resources to readers who sign up for an email subscription. Why not do the same for your blog content? If you have popular posts with consistent traffic, “lock” them and ask readers for a share before they can access the content.
While this is an effective strategy because it requires people to share an article before they have read it. To alleviate this, don’t lock up the entire article. Instead, reveal a strong introduction that entices the reader to share to continue.

4.Include Attractive Images into your Posts
These days it’s all about the images. Every social media network from Pinterest and Facebook to Google+ and Twitter emphasizes visual content. That means each one of your blog posts should have an image that inspires your readers enough to share it.

By: Sumit Sharma On 5:56 AM