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6 Tips to Land a Job in the Tech Industry

Are you a student pursuing a course in technology? Or are you a job seeker in the tech industry? Either way, finding a job is a high priority in this competitive industry. Hundreds to thousands of job-seekers apply and attend interviews, and only a few are picked for the position. With the right tools at hand, you can land your dream job in the tech industry and build your career gradually.

Research shows that technology-related jobs are very competitive because of the ever-evolving nature of the work. The 21st-century advancement in technology makes the job market scarce yet very lucrative. You might even be sacrificing your time seeking out an education, thinking “I need to do my online class to get my dream job.” Hence, be brave yourself, get the right tools in your hands, and seek your dream job relentlessly. We have gathered a few tips to help you land an excellent job in the industry. Read on to enlighten yourself as you look out for an open door.

We have gathered a few tips to help you land an excellent job in the industry. Read on to enlighten yourself as you look out for an open door.

Have the Right Academic Qualification

Finding a job begins with having the required academic qualifications. In this case, pursue a course related to technology as you desire to build a career in this industry. In addition, take extra courses that will boost your degree or diploma qualifications. Today most employers favor people who have gone the extra mile in taking short courses to expand their expertise. Take relevant short courses that will help you stand out among hundreds to thousands of graduates in the market.

Write Customized Resumes for Various Job Applications

Writing quality and customized resume for a specific job application increases your chances of landing the job. Many people do not know how to write good resumes. It is wise to have professional resume companies like ZipJob who have expert writers to help you craft a piece worth the employer’s attention. You could ask, ‘is ZipJob trustworthy?’ If you visit their website, you will learn about their reliability. Most reviews on this company are positive.

Professionals know what most employers look for in any application document. Application tracking filters pick the best resumes only from a pool of papers. Thus, invest in writing a best-fitting piece to be noticed easily. If you doubt your writing skills, get an expert resume writer to help you. They use specific keywords from the job description to help write the best-fitting application letter, cover letter, and resume.

Join Tech Networking Groups

Networking groups provide a perfect platform to help upcoming professionals find their way in the industry. You meet and interact with people with similar interests through networking groups. You will know the right meetings, conferences, and networking events to attend to help you learn more about what to do.

In addition, you could meet a mentor to teach you the best tricks of growing your career in the technology industry. Since they have been in the industry longer than you, they have experience in how things work in the market.

Consider Internships and Voluntary Work

Even when you have completed your degree course and done some short courses, it is still wise to consider internship and volunteer opportunities in your field. These opportunities are great learning platforms. Also, they give you a chance to grow your experience and meet potential full-time employers for your desired job. Many tech professionals have landed lucrative and full-time employment through trying out internships or voluntary work.

Understand How the Job Market Looks Like

The technology job market is broad, with unique roles for each position. Also, technology experts can work in multiple areas of the world. So you need to know the exact part where you want to work. Meaning, you must understand how the market looks like, its offers, requirements, and more. Research widely, and ask your mentors and other professionals for an accurate picture of the job market. In this way, you will be prepared for job interviews and have a high chance of acceptance because you know what you want.

Be Willing to Accept Entry Level Jobs

With a competitive job market, you will likely get offers for entry-level positions. Be willing to accept these opportunities as they could be steppingstones to superior positions in the industry. Research shows that technology experts earn good salaries. However, they come with impressive academic qualifications and experience, so you can start somewhere and eventually get to your dream job with a good salary.

To sum it up, it is good to know that people compete for specific job positions in every career. Expect the same in the technology industry with numerous high-paid jobs. You have to find your way up. The tips above will help you get a job quickly in the fast-growing technology industry and build your career.

First look at the Tronsmart Apollo Air plus and comparison to Apollo Air #Tronsmart #Apollo

Next in from Tronsmart is the Apollo air plus which is the more advanced version of the Apollo Air we just unboxed recently and we will have both full hands on review of both of these in the coming week or so and stay tuned for that having used to Apollo for the last few days so far I am impressed and look forward to seeing how the plus model performs. There is little difference between both hardware wise and we take a quick look at both in the unboxing below and if you have questions feel free to ask whilst we compare both over the coming week.

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Tech Review – Konftel Ego bluetooth speakerphone #Konftel #Tech

Having the right tools be it in the office or on the move is an important factor for many folk including myself and being in the tech space I consider myself lucky to have that equipment and get to test such out. Over the years I have tried many conference speakers and as expected they are getting better, more compact and more features and of course the price is getting better too which is a win for the consumer.

The Konftel Ego is the latest to drop on my desk and this is ideal for home use and indeed the office and with the work from home trend boom it is an ideal kit to have for more than just work duties this can be used in a personal capacity too for playing music on so you are not just buying a product for one use case scenario but two and to top it off it is portable and it is one of the slimmest ones I have used and the shape and design of this speaker is something different compared to the circular models which are popular and it stands out, several people have asked what it is here in the house and they all agreed with my thoughts on it. You can see the unboxing over on our You Tube

You get a travel pouch to store it in and the required cable to connect to your pc/laptop to charge up then you have the bluetooth connection of course keeping things wireless which I like and if you are one to be doing lots of zoom calls etc and you have the Konftel Cam 10 you have the ideal kit be it at home or if you are travelling and so on you have the ideal kit right here. It also works with works seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Zoom, Avaya IX Workplace and many other collaborative tools.

There is a cool LCD screen underneath the grille on top that shows status/function alongside the LEDs on the side in different colours to indicate the function and then you have the simple controls on the left and right which makes it a non complicated tool to have at your disposal.

You also can connect to a smartphone or tablet so it is not just a pc based product it can be used almost anywhere, the sound that comes from the speakerphone is omnidirectional so a meeting with up to six people in a room is a breeze for this and you can hear crystal clear and the sounds pack a punch too when playing music and if you want you can connect your headphones so overall it is a win win for both office and home use and then the portability factor just tops it off for having such a compact tool that looks good and gives a great audio experience for you or anyone in your meetings.

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Irish Fintech Strikepay Acquires UK Competitor Gratsi. #Fintech #Gratsi #Strikepay

Strikepay, the fast-growing Irish fintech company delivering a revolutionary patent-pending cashless tipping and payment solution, today announced that it has acquired UK competitor Gratsi (Gratsi Ltd). The acquisition will complete this month with the Gratsi founder, Jack Spargo, joining the Strikepay team as Vice President of Engineering. Working with founders Oli Cavanagh and Charles Dowd, Spargo will bring his complementary technology solution to the Strikepay platform, broadening the reach of the revolutionary cashless tipping, payments and donations proposition.

Gratsi has been operational in the UK since 2020 and has been growing its customer base in the hospitality and beauty industries. The acquisition will ensure that the synergy between the two companies can be maximised with existing Gratsi customers transitioning to Strikepay.

Strikepay was founded in late 2020 as a direct response to the challenges posed by the rapid acceleration to a cashless society. Consumers want to tip and to donate to charities but often cannot because so few now carry cash. Strikepay  fixes this problem for consumers and is rapidly growing across a number of industries including retail, tradespeople, hospitality and beauty. It is also supporting a significant number of large charities, helping them to increase cashless donations from people in a much easier way, with a simple tap of their phone.

Gratsi was launched with similar ambitions during the height of the pandemic. The company focused on facilitating contactless gratuity and tipping for workers in the hospitality and food industries and has built a loyal client base in the UK.

Speaking about the announcement Oli Cavanagh, CEO and Co-Founder, Strikepay said: “We are delighted to be making this announcement with Gratsi today and that they are as excited as we are about joining the Strikepay team to help drive our product development and innovation. The technology they have built is incredible, and they had begun to carve out a great business in the UK so by joining forces we will be able to accelerate our expansion plans beyond Ireland.

“Consumer behaviour has changed dramatically following the shift to a cashless society over the past year. Gratsi were focused on solving the same problems as we were at Strikepay and together we are well positioned to run quickly with our combined solution for both businesses and for consumers. Our unique proposition will allow us to tap into new opportunities that are opening as a result of the rapid shift to a cash free world.”

Gratsi founder Jack Spargo said: “Gratsi and Strikepay share a similar mission and when the opportunity to join forces was presented we were delighted to take it. Working together we are stronger and will be able to double down on our efforts to solve this problem positioning ourselves as the leading cashless tipping and giving solution in Europe. The reopening of society over recent weeks has demonstrated the need for this solution as well as the potential for growth. We are really excited about the opportunities ahead as part of the Strikepay team.”

Further information at www.Strikepay.co.

Mio Launches MioWORK A500s Android Device Series for Professionals. #MioWork #A550s #Tech

MiTAC Digital Technology Corporation (MDT), a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation, today announces the global release of its new MioWORK™ A500s series 5″ handheld Android™ 10.0 devices for enterprises. The rugged A500s series models replace the A500 series released in 2018 and complement the already available 7″ F740s tablets and the larger 10.1″ L1000 series tablets.

A 5″ Mobile Computer Optimized for Professional Use

All devices of the A500s product line are GMS certified for enterprise use, allowing for straightforward implementation of enterprise mobility management solutions. The series contains three models, the standard A500s, the A505s with a Honeywell 1D/2D LED aimer, and an 8 megapixels camera on the back. The A545s model features a Honeywell Laser Aimer instead of the LED aimer, with GPS/AGPS + GLONASS for navigation, and LTE Cat.6 connectivity.

An Excellent Solution for Warehousing, Logistics, and Restaurants

MioWORK™ A500s handhelds provide businesses the option to integrate a small and light device for frontline staff in warehousing, logistics, hospitality. With IP67 water and dust protection, the devices withstand exposure to the elements by logistic delivery staff and endure up to 1.8m drops with the optional protective caps following military standards. The integrated NFC / HF RFID readers allow for payment processing by delivery services and restaurant order management.

 

Unique Antibacterial Housing

The COVID-19 pandemic enhanced awareness of the importance of hygiene. The material of the A500s series housing has antimicrobial properties and passed Japan’s JIS Z 2801 certification. While not protecting against viruses, the housing shields against many microbes, supporting corporate efforts for increased hygiene.

A Wide Selection of Accessories Support Special Usage Scenarios

To supply enterprises with a complete package for many different usage scenarios, MioWORK™ developed an extensive ecosystem of accessories for all MioWORK™ products that remain compatible over product generations. Multi-unit cradles and multi-slot battery chargers ensure that staff never runs short on devices. The hot-swappable 4,100mAh battery permits 10h+ use and seamless 24/7 use of the device through consecutive shifts. Custom detachable hand straps secure the A500s but still allow quick battery exchange under time pressure. An optional pistol grip with a BCR trigger key permits fast and effective data collection without tiring the staff during long shifts. A 9-pin pogo connector for secured charging and data transmission is included in the box.

 

Quality Components for Product Reliability and Longevity

As a Taiwan manufacturer supplying leading brands and enterprises, MDT uses the best components for the MioWORK™ product lines to prevent unnecessary product failures and replacement worries. All devices are equipped with a HD quality wide-angle capacitive multi-touch IPS panel with glove support. At 450nits with optical bonding for enhanced sunlight readability, the display is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The low-voltage Octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 processor provides solid processing power for business applications without draining battery life.

 

Customers requiring higher front camera resolution can opt to upgrade to 8M.

 

Enterprise-Grade Mobile Device Management Solution by MDT

MSP and corporate IT departments can benefit from MiDM™ (MiTAC Mobile Device Management), the optional device management suite. MiDM™ provides secure remote management that is tailor-made for MioWORK™ products. OS, app updates, and support are managed remotely, greatly saving maintenance time and the need for spare devices. More importantly, the application was developed to reduce data transfer, with customers reporting high reductions in telecom data charges.

 

The MiDM™ suite can be customized for clients that require unique functions and settings. Enterprises with enhanced security requirements can deploy the suite on their own on-premise IT infrastructure as well. MiDM™ is developed in-house and includes a professional customer support team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dscHnJ7H0qk

 

Hospitality and other businesses with devices accessible to the public can take advantage of the free MiLockTM add-on, a Kiosk Launcher that prevents users from switching apps or accessing the device settings.

 

Complemented by Sibling Tablet Series

Enterprises looking for a total solution provider can combine the A500s series with 7″ tablets of the F740s tablet series and 10.1″ tablets of the L1000s series. Both series feature the same quality as the A500s series, have special enhancements and custom accessories like vehicle cradles and docking stations for use in the medical field, fleet management and logistics, field services, and retail and hospitality. Find out more about the entire MioWORK™ product line at https://enterprise.mio.com/en_us/miowork/

 

Cleanfeed Introduces Product Features Inspired by TV & Film Sound Engineers. #Cleanfeed

Cleanfeed, a collaboration tool for high definition, live audio and recording, in your browser – is today proud to announce their latest product feature; Aux outputs, designed specifically for the tv, film and broadcast industries.

When it comes to recording, Cleanfeed’s built-in recorder is a league above the rest. Whether it is a single recording or a more granular Multitrack recording, the Cleanfeed community has enjoyed recording millions of hours of high-quality content with their remote guests. Linear recording, recording continuously without pausing, is great for the majority of people who edit their audio after the recording process is complete.

However, what happens when you want to break the trend and record multiple takes or do overdubs? Perhaps you want to mix your audio live in a separate environment? That brings you into a non-linear workflow, and that is where Aux Outputs will help.

Aux Outputs opens up new non-linear workflow possibilities for recording, live performances and more. It allows you to assign a unique audio output device for each remote guest connected to your studio. This ground-breaking addition to Cleanfeed allows creatives all around the world to run more customisable workflows. Now you can route your remote audio wherever you want to.

Marc Bakos, Founding Partner, Cleanfeed, comments: “We’re excited about the new possibilities Aux Outputs opens up to creatives working with remote audio, especially broadcast producers. We have already seen production houses taking advantage of this new tooling, and the results have completely blown us away!”

By Broadcasters, For Broadcasters

TV and Film sound engineers rely on high-quality audio for every production. A process of post-production techniques for sound design, Foley and ADR is required to complete each and every project. During the lockdown, Cleanfeed Aux Outputs has helped countless award-winning sound engineers to connect to remote actors to complete their productions.

With more flexible routing, broadcasters and producers have already taken advantage by speeding up their creative workflows. Recording show content, voice-overs* and celebrity guests has become a more fluid experience with Aux Outputs. Cécile Janet, Sound Editor, Fitzrovia Post, comments: “Cleanfeed has become our favourite browser-based audio streaming platform at Fitzrovia Post. Their new ‘Aux outputs’ feature has been a game changer for remote crowd ADR. The ability to route multiple actor feeds into individual record tracks in ProTools has removed the need for unpacking and editing takes at the end of the session, streamlining the whole process.” Cleanfeed is now the perfect companion for broadcasters working with remote audio.

Top 3 Things Every Gamer Could Not Live Without

Playing PC games is one of the most popular hobbies in many countries around the world. PC gamers are a different kind of gamer compared to people who play games on a console as they need more equipment to make it enjoyable. Visit the home of great gaming PCs to find more interesting items for computers.

Nearly all great games require fast computers with high-end graphics in addition to other upgrades and kits required to play games without any problems with lag, poor controls, or discomfort. 

There are several pieces of gaming kit that are commonly used, however here are three common things gamers must have.

 

 

1. Graphics Card 

An adequate graphics card is an essential upgrade for your computer if you want to play the latest games without experiencing a slow play rate, dodgy graphics, or lag. When looking for a graphics card it is worth shopping around and checking where to get the best budget graphics card whether it be from a computer hardware store on the high street or online. It is recommended that graphics cards should be at least 6GB and ideally more than 8GB for gaming at 1080p.

 

There are a few well-known brands of graphics cards on the market that you can easily fit into your gaming PC such as the  Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon ranges. Installing a quality graphics card will allow you to play games at a higher resolution which will ensure all the textures run correctly and smoothly. 

 

2. Gaming Headset

If you love playing multiplayer games then a gaming headset is a vital piece of kit that allows you to hear the in-game sound effects and communicate with teammates or enemies. 

 

A major consideration when choosing which gaming headset to get is sound quality, this probably means spending more than you would on in-ear headphones but the size and standard of speakers and wiring will provide an audio experience with clarity and depth. 

 

You should also consider the quality of the microphone so you can communicate easily with your fellow gamers, the worst-case scenario here is having sound problems such as irritating crackling, or popping. However, most mid to high-end gaming headsets have good quality microphones fitted as a standard such as the HyperX Cloud Revolver S and Razer Nari Ultimate brands. 

 

Finally, when checking out headsets for gaming you should test their comfort and see if the headband is adjustable and padded. It’s not uncommon for gamers to play for hours at a time, so it is essential to make your headset has adequate padding otherwise it could lead to issues like headaches. 

3. Gaming Chair 

It doesn’t take long to get immersed into a game and before you know it half the day or night has passed, and if you don’t have a comfortable gaming chair then you will probably end up with a few aches. 

 

Even though they cost quite a bit more than usual desk chairs, gaming chairs are crucial for a more comfortable gaming experience so it is well worth investing in a gaming chair that will give increased lumbar support, a curved backrest, and lots of upper back and neck support. It is also a good idea to check the adjustability of the gaming chair, in case you need to make it lower or fix it at an angle. If you are looking to avoid any gaming-related injuries and strains then a specifically designed chair for gaming is a must. 

 

Gaming is a hobby people are passionate about worldwide, although for it to be fully enjoyable you need to ensure you have some essential equipment including a good graphics card, headset, and gaming chair. 

How To Use Social Media The Right Way To Grow Your Business

In the past years, we all have witnessed the power of social media and its impact on our lives. Social platforms are growing insanely and whether we like it or not, it’s life-controlling. This is because it influences our daily decisions in every aspect. It has become our tool to buy, sell, or even search for the best deals, brands, and offers for every tiny and big detail of our lives. For instance, if you decided to buy a new car, you’d reach out to social media for the latest reviews and other users’ different points of view. The same goes for bigger decisions, as well as the most trivial ones, like buying your one-year-old a toy.

 

Social media has become an essential means of marketing for almost every business around the world. It sets the marketing strategies and goals of this era. There’s no easier way to reach customers of different age groups, nationalities, interests, and views. If social media was able to change nations, raise awareness, and connect people around the globe, it can definitely help you with the expansion and growth of your business. Social media advertising services is now another way many people use today.

Generate Your Leads

To expand your online business through social platforms, you need to identify your audience, whether they’re individuals or companies that might be interested in what you’re providing. Identifying your audience means you should literally know every detail about them; their interests, their income, their location, as well as their referrals. Knowing your targeted audience is one of the most important steps in your marketing plan.

Promotional Methods

Your products or services should be directed to the right audience, which can be best done through promotional methods. You need to pick your promotional methods wisely so it best serves your business purpose and targets. Investing in paid ads is a good idea and if targeted to the right audience, it can take you where you want to be. If your ads appear to the right customer based on interest, needs, and age group, it will easily direct to your website. When you reach the right prospect, they might initiate a conversation about the product or service you’re providing. Make sure your ads are not wasted and have reached your targeted audience.

Visual Content Marketing

Creating appealing visual content on social media to tell the audience about your product is a very successful tool to grab the attention of the audience. The visual part in marketing is so powerful, people get engaged with creative graphics, memes, and other storytelling methods that can increase awareness and excitement about what you provide. Now, not everyone is capable of handling visual marketing, so knowing the specific strategies that will work for your business and partnering with a good agency can help you do so to make sure you get the best results possible. It is exactly how you increase your followers, capture fans, and boost traffic to your service or product. Images that you design for your product should represent your business at its best.

Social Media Platforms

Targeting the right audience and making the right plan for your marketing are important factors to expand your online business. Choosing the best social media platforms for your business is a crucial element for its growth and success. While working on your marketing plan, you should be aware of what is called Marketing Segmentation and buy social media accounts to cover all your segments need to know what platforms your audiences and prospects are interested in using. The market segmentation depends on knowing your targeted audience, as well as every single detail about them, even the things that may seem unimportant should be taken into consideration. Another alternative to look at is Signals.

Building Trust

Social media platforms have become much more than a selling and buying tool. Building trust with your customers will keep your business up and running. The trust of your customers is going to increase followers, as well as awareness about your business. Being honest about your products or services is essential, a negative comment or post can take your business down the drain, so keep your authenticity. Being responsive to customers and getting engaged in their conversations builds channels of trust and positive relationships. We’ve seen many times that an impressive comment from a customer may go viral and can reach out more than thousands of ads. You need to work hard on your customers’ satisfaction if you intend to grow a successful business.

 

 

Whether we like it or not, social media plays a vital role in directing your needs and views about almost anything in our life. It is the powerful drive of raising your awareness and directly affecting your decisions. Social media platforms are the best tools to expand your business and make it a success.Reaching out to a targeted audience is a much easier approach nowadays, based on market research and segmentation. Many social media users are so curious to get rapid success, so end up choosing growth tools like path social or other tools. But the real concern is path social legit, can you totally trust these kinds of tools? Well, your creativity and authenticity are the main paths to success in your online business.

Poly invests and partners with CLIPr to tackle Zoom Fatigue. #Poly #CLIPr

CLIPr, a Video Analysis and Management (VAM) platform using AI and machine learning to index video content to help people save time and reduce video fatigue, announced today that Poly (NYSE: POLY), a global outfitter of professional-grade audio and video technology, has become an investor, strategic partner and customer of CLIPr. As a first step, Poly will utilize the platform internally for its recorded video assets, including global sales meetings.

CLIPr’s VAM platform is designed to save time, increase productivity, and is expected to allow Poly and its customers to manage and extract important moments of recorded video content so they can organize, search, interact and share with ease and efficiency. Recorded videos are processed by CLIPr’s machine learning algorithms, which analyze audio and visual cues using natural language processing and emotion detection to index the most important topics and moments in each video.

According to Microsoft’s Work Trend Index, virtual weekly meeting time on Microsoft Teams have more than doubled, climbing 148% in February 2021 compared to the same time last year. Additionally, the Index found 54% of survey respondents felt “overworked” and 39% felt “exhausted.” Measures should be taken to reduce the number and length of virtual meetings to improve employee health and productivity moving forward in remote or hybrid work environments.

“This is a proof point in our strategy and we believe CLIPr brings true innovation to video conferencing, will increase productivity by improving the way people consume and recall remote meetings, as well as extend the value of virtual conferencing content for event organizers,” said Beau Wilder, vice president and general manager of video collaboration at Poly. “We see the value CLIPr provides customers, especially given the explosion of video content in the marketplace, as businesses change the way they conduct meetings post-pandemic.”

CLIPr’s searchable database and quick recall of video content makes it easy for employees to follow-up and take actions without relying solely on time-consuming and often incomplete note taking. The CLIPr Trainer component of the VAM platform allows humans to manually review the AI-processed video segments in a timeline view and make adjustments as needed, which in turn, further trains CLIPr’s machine learning algorithms to understand each user’s individual preferences over time.

“Together with Poly, we’re excited to discover the many compelling use cases for CLIPr spanning the full range of functions within the enterprise,” said Humphrey Chen, co-founder and CEO of CLIPr. “Essentially, CLIPr puts the power to see and hear at scale directly in the hands of the workers which we believe helps enterprises solve one of the most time consuming and daunting tasks of the remote and hybrid work era.”

For more information on CLIPr’s VAM platform, now with support of 31 different languages including English, French, German, and Spanish, visit www.CLIPr.ai.