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A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/10/17

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan

By Helios Lo, Resourcer – Technology, Hong Kong Ibaraki is close to Tokyo and it takes around 2 hours to get there by JR Joban Line. It’s known for beautiful scenery and tranquillity but also as one of the heavily damaged prefectures after 311 Earthquake. I joined a fund-raising event with my Japanese schoolmates when I was in Finland in…

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
4/04/17

Why a photo on your CV may not be the best idea

By Ruby A. Celine A picture speaks a thousand words. Yet, taking the perfect photo that captures it all within a frame isn’t always as quick and simple as a snap, especially if it’s intended for a CV or job application. How can we adequately portray an image or identity through a static portrait? Should…

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

10 Tips to transform your creative online portfolio

Whichever point in your design career you may be at, your online portfolio is your professional lifeline. Your portfolio is a physical realisation of ingenuity; therefore you need to nourish it. These top 10 tips will help you kick start the process of breathing life back into your work.­ 1. Leave out the pieces of […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

Is a degree necessary in the Digital World?

“You are better off getting a degree first” is something many of us have heard growing up by parents or teachers, but is this still valid? The digital industry is a fast changing industry full of constant innovation. There is a huge risk that skills taught today will be outdated by graduation! Universities are struggling […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

How to get noticed and get hired!

In an age, where companies receive hundreds of CVs for one role, the job market is heating up to Saharan conditions. So how do we get seen above the cacophony of competitors and friends? In recent years, we have read articles about creatives producing witty, visually and physically innovative CVs. Inevitably, they stride directly through […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

5 traits of great Analysts

Be approachable A knowledgeable Billy-no-mates is only as good as the number of hours they have in their day. Analysing data is flat out complex and an entire team should be able to ask the analyst relevant questions, about what and where the data came from to facilitate the process. ­ ­ Fearless Indiana Jones […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

The Secret to Career Enlightenment

There are a­few ways to re-charge your career. 1.Swap your credit card for a student card, and gain new qualifications. 2.Change career, easier said than done. You already built your success on what you know. 3.Find a career coach otherwise, known as an aggregator of all career content ­ online. 4.Move to a new company, […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

5 psychological principles for persuasion

Balancing our responsibilities, consumer desires and employer objectives makes juggling street performers of us all. But, we can count on knowing how the mind works.­ These 5 principles should turn you into a guru of persuasion.­ 1.Author of “Thinking fast and slow”, Daniel Kahneman suggests there are two ways in which people make decisions. The […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

5 Social Media Tools For Insightful Marketing

PR, social media and analytics guru,­­Andrew Bruce Smith­­shares his trump cards in managing social media.­ 1. Followerwonk is part of the Moz SEO tool set, which allows you to find influencers in your niche markets based on their popularity. Following the most popular as a rule of thumb won’t necessarily generate the most success. It […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

10 Software and tech things to know this week

1.­Gartner found that consumers prefer to purchase middleware and application platforms that are open source with monthly subscriptions. Infrastructure and Middleware ­software sales­­­total £15. 50 billion. That’s an eight percent increase over the past two years.­ 2.­Facebook is locking down on users’ API data being given to apps. Previously, friend and family information was offered […]

A visit to Ibaraki, Japan
14/07/16

Relocation to New York City – The Guide

New York City (NYC) is a city full of adventures and entertainment, ranging from TV shoots, cultural diversity and the world’s best restaurants and bars. It is not surprising, therefore, that we decided to start our own adventure in the land of opportunities and opened our first US office in the heart of Manhattan last […]

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