There are phones (the ordinary ones used for calling, texting), then there are gadgets! humongous smart phones that perform like super computers. The new invention by Samsung is worthy of the ‘gadget’ title. The new Samsung Galaxy Round is a device on its on league and to make it even better, they have made it with a curved display.
Samsung becomes the first phone manufacturer to launch a curved smartphone. According to Cnet, the company announced late Tuesday that the new Galaxy Round incorporates the latest in screen technology, along with other unique features. The device resembles the Galaxy S3 and S4, but it has slight dip in the middle that causes the phone to curve along a vertical axis. The phone’s body itself is rigid, so it doesn’t actually flex or bend — but rather has a stationary curve that is said to fit the contours of a person’s face. The company said the curvature lets people controls their apps, music, and photos in a new way.
Samsung in a statement said “As a result of its unique curved design, users can take advantage of round integration experiences like the Roll Effect that enables user to check information such as date, time, missed call and battery easily when home screen is off, and the Gravity Effect for creating visual interaction with the screen by tilting the device,”
Apparently, When the Galaxy Round’s display is off while the music player is running, a short press to the left of the device will play the previous track while a short press to the right will play the next track. Further more, for pictures and videos, the Side Mirror feature enables users to gain access to list of the album content with a left and right tilt. How cool is that!
The Galaxy Round has a 5.7-inch, 1080p screen with an HD Super AMOLED display. The device is 7.9mm thick, weighs 154g, and has a 2800mAh battery. It runs Android 4.3, has 3GB of RAM, and a 2.3GHz quad-core processor. The smartphone also has a 13-megapixel camera.
Wow!! I must say this sounds too cool to be true, so I’ll wait until its introduced to the Kenyan market to believe it fully. Either way, good work Samsung.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
How To Tell Your Story At A Job Interview
Imagine sitting in a job interview. You’re already nervous. You know you have something to contribute. You really admire the company. However, when the interviewer asks you to tell them about yourself, you buckle. You realize telling your story in person is quite difficult. You stumble or forget the most important pieces of your personal story, potentially damaging your interview experience. It’ s happens to me almost every time. Now what?
We create stories about ourselves in mere minutes online in social profiles or blogs. Why is it so hard to tell the same story in person? Perhaps the solution is to merge your two stories, your online self and offline self, together in order to optimize your image. The following are a few tips that can help you to craft a compelling personal story for job interviews.
According to Rafe Gomez, author of What’s In It For Me: A Powerful New Interview Strategy to Get Hired In Today’s Challenging Economy, the trick is to create validations.
“The online story blog posts, articles, etc should validate the assertions and promises made in the offline story, that is the resume if you’re seeking to leave a positive and memorable impression in a job interview.” For instance, if you’re presenting yourself in interviews as being an experienced sales executive who has delivered results for your employers, your online story should support this assertion.
Gomez continues to say that, “Online mentions of, references about, or discussion of your accomplishments will serve to legitimize your offline claims, and make it indisputable that you could be an invaluable addition to your interviewer’s organization. Blending the two stories will back up any career history claims you’ve made during the interview.
Be consistent. Your online presence and interview responses give you a chance to provide more color to your career history. You can go into more detail and really show your passion for a particular industry or company in ways that aren’t possible in a resume. However, the bottom line is that both stories should be similarly positioned.
Sell yourself. Look at your interview story as a way to sell your accomplishments, strengths and motivations to the interviewer. By doing so, you clearly show why you’re worthy of the position.
Google your name. Before an interview, make sure you Google your name so you know what any recruiter or hiring manager will see in case and when they search for you. If any damaging results show up, now you have a chance to try and remove them or at least prepare a response for the interview. The worst thing you can do is look surprised or taken off guard when an interviewer challenges your story based on something they found online. It’s also important to spin the conversation back to your accomplishments if things start to go sour. You could maybe flush out concern by asking what caught their attention and if they have any specific concerns about your capabilities.
Creating your interview story in a digital era means more than telling the interviewer about yourself. Merge your online and offline stories to create a more cohesive story. Doing so helps the interviewer understand why you’re right for the job.
Do you think these tips are useful? What are some other ways to create your interview story in a digital era?
We create stories about ourselves in mere minutes online in social profiles or blogs. Why is it so hard to tell the same story in person? Perhaps the solution is to merge your two stories, your online self and offline self, together in order to optimize your image. The following are a few tips that can help you to craft a compelling personal story for job interviews.
According to Rafe Gomez, author of What’s In It For Me: A Powerful New Interview Strategy to Get Hired In Today’s Challenging Economy, the trick is to create validations.
“The online story blog posts, articles, etc should validate the assertions and promises made in the offline story, that is the resume if you’re seeking to leave a positive and memorable impression in a job interview.” For instance, if you’re presenting yourself in interviews as being an experienced sales executive who has delivered results for your employers, your online story should support this assertion.
Gomez continues to say that, “Online mentions of, references about, or discussion of your accomplishments will serve to legitimize your offline claims, and make it indisputable that you could be an invaluable addition to your interviewer’s organization. Blending the two stories will back up any career history claims you’ve made during the interview.
Be consistent. Your online presence and interview responses give you a chance to provide more color to your career history. You can go into more detail and really show your passion for a particular industry or company in ways that aren’t possible in a resume. However, the bottom line is that both stories should be similarly positioned.
Sell yourself. Look at your interview story as a way to sell your accomplishments, strengths and motivations to the interviewer. By doing so, you clearly show why you’re worthy of the position.
Google your name. Before an interview, make sure you Google your name so you know what any recruiter or hiring manager will see in case and when they search for you. If any damaging results show up, now you have a chance to try and remove them or at least prepare a response for the interview. The worst thing you can do is look surprised or taken off guard when an interviewer challenges your story based on something they found online. It’s also important to spin the conversation back to your accomplishments if things start to go sour. You could maybe flush out concern by asking what caught their attention and if they have any specific concerns about your capabilities.
Creating your interview story in a digital era means more than telling the interviewer about yourself. Merge your online and offline stories to create a more cohesive story. Doing so helps the interviewer understand why you’re right for the job.
Do you think these tips are useful? What are some other ways to create your interview story in a digital era?
The Questions You Absolutely Must Ask At A Job Interview
All your hard work and perseverance has finally paid off. The hours spent scrolling through job boards, the numerous edits on your resume and unsuccessful job applications have all been leading up to this moment: You have a job interview with your dream company. Congratulations!
Take a moment to savor in your victory, but make sure it’s just a moment. After all, there are still plenty of ways you can screw up this huge opportunity and lose out on the job of your dreams.
Your resume, credentials, and networking powers have gotten you this far. But now it’s time for the interview, which means a different sort of preparation. If you want to really kill it in the interview, whether that interview is in person or through online video, here are some things you need to think about.
What do you like best about working for the company? The answer to this question will tell you a lot about the company culture and yourself in general, which is important if your interviewer is also destined to become your boss. Make sure the things you name sound completely appealing to you and the interviewer, if its an organization you’ll enjoy spending your 8 to 5 everyday.
How would you describe your company culture in five words? This question might seem a bit obvious, but it’s also helpful in learning just what the company values are. The five words you choose will most likely be the most important and prevalent aspects of the company culture.
What is the growth opportunity like for this position? You want to have room to grow, learn and achieve in your new position. Asking about growth opportunity is both a good way to find out how much you can achieve and also brand yourself as a forward-thinking candidate. If the interviewer is a little light on details for how you can grow in the position or acquire additional education and training, perhaps career growth isn’t in the cards at this company.
What are the qualities of the most successful employees? This question will tell you the most important qualities you should possess in order to succeed in the company environment. For instance, maybe the ability to multitask and thrive in a chaotic environment is essential. Or perhaps the ability to work as a team and communicate clearly is key. Ensure you are well prepared to portray these ideal qualities.
What’s a common misconception about the company you would like to clear up? Almost every company is the victim of common misconceptions, whether it’s about the company itself, the larger industry, or a specific department. For instance, a start up company might seem like all fun and games from the outside, but this just covers up the long hours and high stress levels of employees. Don’t let perks like free lunch or an office gym stop you from finding out what life is really like at the organization. Your interviewer’s answer will tell you both how the outside world views the organization and also how the company views itself.
There’s plenty to remember before heading in for your important interview. If you follow this guide, you’ll probably increase your chance of killing it in your interview and finally landing your dream job.
What are some of your tips for nailing job interviews? Share in the comments.
Take a moment to savor in your victory, but make sure it’s just a moment. After all, there are still plenty of ways you can screw up this huge opportunity and lose out on the job of your dreams.
Your resume, credentials, and networking powers have gotten you this far. But now it’s time for the interview, which means a different sort of preparation. If you want to really kill it in the interview, whether that interview is in person or through online video, here are some things you need to think about.
What do you like best about working for the company? The answer to this question will tell you a lot about the company culture and yourself in general, which is important if your interviewer is also destined to become your boss. Make sure the things you name sound completely appealing to you and the interviewer, if its an organization you’ll enjoy spending your 8 to 5 everyday.
How would you describe your company culture in five words? This question might seem a bit obvious, but it’s also helpful in learning just what the company values are. The five words you choose will most likely be the most important and prevalent aspects of the company culture.
What is the growth opportunity like for this position? You want to have room to grow, learn and achieve in your new position. Asking about growth opportunity is both a good way to find out how much you can achieve and also brand yourself as a forward-thinking candidate. If the interviewer is a little light on details for how you can grow in the position or acquire additional education and training, perhaps career growth isn’t in the cards at this company.
What are the qualities of the most successful employees? This question will tell you the most important qualities you should possess in order to succeed in the company environment. For instance, maybe the ability to multitask and thrive in a chaotic environment is essential. Or perhaps the ability to work as a team and communicate clearly is key. Ensure you are well prepared to portray these ideal qualities.
What’s a common misconception about the company you would like to clear up? Almost every company is the victim of common misconceptions, whether it’s about the company itself, the larger industry, or a specific department. For instance, a start up company might seem like all fun and games from the outside, but this just covers up the long hours and high stress levels of employees. Don’t let perks like free lunch or an office gym stop you from finding out what life is really like at the organization. Your interviewer’s answer will tell you both how the outside world views the organization and also how the company views itself.
There’s plenty to remember before heading in for your important interview. If you follow this guide, you’ll probably increase your chance of killing it in your interview and finally landing your dream job.
What are some of your tips for nailing job interviews? Share in the comments.
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