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Hashtag Trending – Google is tracking you at all times; Netflix’s CFO is stepping down; kids hacking election results?

First, trending on Google: Google itself is watching you, well its tracking your location, even if you don’t want it. According to an Associated Press investigation Google services on smartphones are tracking and storing your location data even if you’ve changed...

Cyber Security Today: Advice for smart homes, malware on Android phones and Google’s tracking you

Privacy advice for smart homes, manufacturers putting malware on Android phones and why is Google still tracking you? So-called smart homes with Internet-connected voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Home and linked to a variety of home appliances are...

8 common traits of highly intelligent people

Over on Quora, more than 100 people have answered the question, "What are the common traits of highly intelligent people?"Some users claim to know from personal experience; others are just taking an educated guess. As it turns out, many users...

6 Tips for Writing an Effective Resume

Hiring managers and recruiters alike say they've seen more poorly written resumes cross their desks recently than ever before. Attract more interview offers and ensure your resume doesn't eliminate you from consideration by following these six key tips: Format Your...

A Confusing Resume Equals a Confused Job Seeker

Your resume often reflects your identity as a job seeker. A clear, well-organized document shows that you've identified the logical next step and examined how your work history can get you there. A scattered, confusing resume, on the other hand,...

What 5 Things Must You Do to Ace the Interview?

If your resume made the cut and you got called in for a job interview, it's time to get prepared. After all, you only get one chance to make the best possible impression on the hiring manager. While there's no...

Using the Star technique to shine at job interviews: a how-to guide

Here’s our guide to using the Star technique when answering questions in competency-based job interviews. Looking for a job? Apply now --> https://liveassets.ca/it-jobs-careers-toronto/ There are many types of interviews, from the free flowing to the formal, but one that you are...

It may be time to assess your data center’s evolution

In a world of augmented and virtual realities, driverless vehicles, rising demand among users for personalized experiences, and a voracious appetite among enterprise leaders for digital transformation, IT organizations and data centers have become points of intense focus. With more...

IF NOT NOW, WHEN? TAKING YOUR IT CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Many of us who work in the IT profession get bored with our jobs and try to change the focus and direction of our IT career. For myself, for example, I’ve worn a variety of hats over the years ranging...