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11 Most Common Computer Viruses

No matter how careful you might be, chances are, at one time or another, you will find your computer infected with a virus. If you are a frequent Internet user and you often download videos, music and other files from online, the chances of you picking up a trojan, worm, or other virus are almost assured. Thankfully, there are many great virus protection programs on the market today that can instantly vanquish even the toughest viruses, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have an idea of some of the common computer viruses that are currently going around.

1. Encrypted Viruses – The encrypted virus is probably the most difficult kind of bug to detect and the most difficult to stop. You may accidentally have downloaded one of these bugs and before you know it, your entire computer can be infected. Many top virus protection programs miss encrypted viruses because these bugs use a different form of encryption every time. Continue reading 11 Most Common Computer Viruses

Tips to Find Work

Many new freelancers really don’t know where to turn when it comes to finding their first gig. A lot of freelancing advice seems to assume you have work already, when in fact you don’t.
In desperation, many freelancers try to respond to obscure job listings for unknown companies or individuals that may be shady at best. Sadly, some of these new freelancers wind up being the victim of scams sets up expressly for the inexperienced.
Here are some better tips to help you find work:
1.Be visible. Having a freelancing website is great. In fact, I would say that it’s pretty close to a must for any new freelancer. However, your website will do you no good if no one ever sees it. Tell everyone you know to visit your freelancing website and encourage them to share the link with others.
2.Use your past connections. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with people you were once acquainted with to tell them about your business. Your initial contact list can include any or all of the following: friends, family, neighbors, former colleagues, former employers, former or current teachers, and so on. Continue reading Tips to Find Work

The 9 Best Tips for Submitting an Online Job Application

Statistics show that approximately 50 percent of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities.There are a variety of reasons recruiters and hiring managers adopt this type of technology. With an ATS in place, human resources departments can automate and store hiring documents online so never have to worry about sifting through stacks of paperwork or hundreds of emails to find what they need.Colin Day, the founder and chief executive officer of iCIMS, Inc., a provider of talent acquisition software for growing businesses, is in an excellent position to advise job seekers on how to maximize their online applications. Here are Day’s top suggestions for getting the most visibility out of your online application:

1. Thoroughly read job descriptions. Most recruiters will tell you a big pet peeve is hearing from job seekers who apply even if they aren’t qualified for the job. Continue reading The 9 Best Tips for Submitting an Online Job Application