Inklings: Week of 8/8/2014
Friday, Friday, Friday! Peruse through these bits of brilliance we’ve compiled from around the web this week – relax, enjoy, and ponder :)
92% of Companies Recruit on Social Media—Are You Prepared? – In another tab on your browser right now, you’re most likely logged into some social media site. But wait! Before you close it out, perhaps you can use it to land yourself a job. Read on to find out just how this may be the case!
6 Crazy Startup Ideas That Hit It Big – Many successful businesses/companies started off as “crazy ideas.” Check out six startups that are now referenced in everyday conversations.
Who Wins in the Name Game? – Have you ever thought about whether your name has a positive or negative impact on the way that others perceive you? Here’s some food for thought. Do you agree?
10 Shocking Stats About Employee Engagement – Even though many companies agree that employee engagement is essential, few actually have strategies in place. This has gotta change!
3 Smart Ways to Upgrade Your Elevator Pitch – Elevator pitches can be used in extremely useful ways! Do you have an elevator pitch ready to go – how do you utilize it to help your career?
Why It's Worth Making Time for This Lengthy Morning Ritual – Does your morning ritual involve sitting down and writing three pages worth of stuff? Probably not, but maybe this practice will help you like it has others, so that you’ll be able to get more done during the day and feel better about your work.
* Side Note: Remember a few years ago when the YouTube video about Friday went viral? Take a trip down memory lane ;)