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Oops! I Messed Up the Social Sharing Buttons

Fernando — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:49:19 +0000

Hi there!

I messed up a bit.

Last night I changed the permalink structure of every post in the blog in order to improve my SEO and SERPs -search engine rankings in layman terms ;)- but while doing so, all the social sharing buttons at the bottom of each post lost their share count.

Truth be told, when people see that something has been shared by others, they tend to keep sharing. This is what's called social proof.

Inversely, if someone sees zeros across al social networks, he or she may instantly deem the post "unworthy", sometimes not even reading it.

Gotta ask you for a favor now, smart and selfless readers.

After you read a post, please take a second to tweet, like, stumble or +1 it to help me get those posts back to their former glory.

That second of your life will be greatly appreciated by yours truly.

Thank you!

Fernando

Interview with Danielle Restivo from Linkedin

Fernando — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Danielle Restivo, Corporate Communications Manager at LinkedIn for Brazil and Canada was interviewed by Eileen Murphy. She agreed to tell us about the social network so we can better understand how it works and maximize our use of it. Since its launch in 2003, Linkedin has grown to an astonishing 120 million members worldwide in over 200 countries and territories. Danielle told us that Linkedin continues to look for new ways to add value for our members by adding new products and tools on the site and improving access through mobile devices.

When to Hire an HR Manager [infographic]

Fernando — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:25:03 +0000

Is your small business hiring at an increasing rate? Are you having more and more employee relations issues? Do you need a compensation and benefits program? Are you worried about lawsuits? Are HR duties pulling you away from your other responsibilities? Then check the infographic after the jump and see if you need to hire an HR person:

How to Detail Technical Expertise on a Resume

Guest Blogger — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Guest Post by Danielle Riggs- When applying for jobs your resume is your first impression; it's your handshake, your sultry look across a crowded room. If your first interaction isn't up to snuff then it will be your last. A lot of people are unemployed. With a more competitive market it becomes even more difficult to find a job. You want your resume to stand out from the mass of other applicants. It should show you in the best light and be blemish free. Here are some tips to improve your resume and detail your technical expertise.

Flying Back Home – Stranded in Brazil

Fernando — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:03:05 +0000

It’s been a long day. It’s been 40 hours long and counting. It’s actually been a long -very long- week, setting up our move and finishing tying up loose ends. Yesterday, I woke up at 7am in Pennsylvania (as I have for the past 4 years). After transferring my car to [...]

Getting the Most from the Job Market

Fernando — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

I always say that your -or mine- career is not about making money but being happy doing what you love. Money is a consequence of one being good at what one does. Still, I wouldn't hurt knowing what you are getting into before deciding to go to school. Infographic after the jump.

Leaving Your Job: Avoiding the I-Don’t-Give-a-Damn Syndrome

Fernando — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:09:26 +0000

So, you've just turned in your resignation letter; you are out in two weeks. How do you avoid suffering the I-don't-give-a-damn syndrome? The easiest tip would be for me to say stay motivated and be professional; but that's easier said than done. Finding ways to stay motivated and being professional are definitely must-dos but they usually require a daunting effort on your side; basically, it's rowing against the current (the current being your mind). But in the end, if you want to avoid falling into this professional trap, it all goes down to one of our most primal and genetically engrained traits: altruism.

Job Hunting: How to Effectively Search for Jobs

Fernando — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:38:43 +0000

This is the third installment of the job hunting series. Last time, we discussed how to analyze and weigh geographical locations in case your job hunt takes you to unexplored territories. Now we are going to focus on how to target the right companies for you and how to approach them. Okay, so you've made up your mind and decided where you want to work next and what industry to board. Next in line, decide where exactly you want to work. Trust me, blindly applying in Monster.com and Careerbuilder for every job that nearly fits your qualifications is not the best approach. You'll find out why in the next entry: How to Prepare for a Job Interview.

On The Fence: Is A Messy Office Synonymous To A Messy Business?

Ioana Lazarov — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0000

We often predict that a messy desk or a messy office will negatively impact those around and consequently hinder productivity. More so, we estimate that a messy or chaotic environment makes it difficult to concentrate and will destroy efficiency. We envision frustration, annoyance and irritation, undermined morale, high turnover, unmotivated [...]

Study Six Sigma: Learn a New Language

Fernando — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:00:54 +0000

About a month ago I started to think about ways to complement my career and start studying something. I became interested in Six Sigma ever since I heard about it when I was studying Human Resources administration back in the mid 2000's. So I reached out to a Six Sigma expert, Cecile Rayssiguier, who is the Quality Methods, Tools and Competency Manager at Schneider Electric in Paris, France. She is also a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Here's what Cecile told me:

We Will Still Need Therapists in The Future

Fernando — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:00:47 +0000

When I decided to study Psychology, I remember that one of the main concerns I had was if the clinician role had its days counted. It was the late 90s and Artificial Intelligence (AI) wasn't just something you used to only see in science fiction movies anymore. It was already real science. I used to think that if I were to become a clinical psychologist I would be signing my early retirement. Yeah, I worried about that stuff when I was 18 (don't know what the rush was). I feared that molecular biology, computing technology, chemistry, genetics, neuroscience and ultimately nanotechnology could kill talk therapy within the next 2 or 3 decades.

Not on My Watch: Help Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections

Fernando — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:31:34 +0000

Last time we discussed Healthcare-Associated Infections was when scientists invented the paint that kills MRSA. Today, it's good news again but unlike last time, your help is needed. Whether you are philanthropist, healthcare professional or in a position with the ability to promote change in your organization, this is something you may not want to pass on. The Department of Health & Human Services recently released its annual report on the quality of Health care Americans receive. While there have been improvements, hospitals still have work to do to put an end to the ongoing -but solvable- problem of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). To help achieve this goal, Kimberly-Clark Health Care launched "Not On My Watch", a website that provides tools and information to help facilities eliminate HAIs. I was asked by Kimberly-Clark to spread the word about this effort, which I'll gladly do by giving you three ways you can help get rid of those pesky HAIs:

Get $27 Professional Looking Logos and More at Logonerds.com

Fernando — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:10:00 +0000

Weeks ago I decided to give the blog a long deserved facelift, so I thought that the best thing would be a brand new -professionally designed- logo. I did little research on the internet and ordered a logo from Gotlogos.com for $25. One week later -they missed the deadline- , [...]

Birthday Giveaway: $175 in Google AdWords Coupons

Fernando — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:39:48 +0000

October’s third AdWords coupon giveaway is here! This time, the prize will be drawn among those who subscribe to the blog’s monthly newsletter (form is on the sidebar) or RSS feed. Remember to subscribe with your real name and a valid email address. This is a perfect chance to boost [...]

Third Google AdWords Giveaway! ($75 Coupon)

Fernando — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:43:45 +0000

To participate in the draw all you need to do is subscribe to the blog’s RSS Feed -sidebar icon or clicking here- with a valid email address. The AdWords coupon will be emailed to the winner next Monday (October 11th) Update 10/11/10: Congratulations Michelle, you’ve won!!! The AdWords coupon code [...]

Gradkin Is Introducing… Me

Fernando — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:52:35 +0000

Hi everyone, as of October 1st I’ve joined the Gradkin team as a regular blogger. For those who haven’t been following the blog, Gradkin is a Branding and Networking platform to connect Candidates with Employers that targets Generation-Y students and graduates in Singapore and soon, South East Asia. During the [...]

Celebrating more than 17.000 Page Views last month: $100 Google Adwords Coupon Giveaway

Fernando — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:44:39 +0000

During the past 3 months the blog’s traffic has surprisingly risen. In just the the last 30 days there has been a %566 percent growth. Since mid July, the blog has been visited by 5.650 people who have viewed 17.088 pages. A bounce Rate of %17.81, which means that 82.19 [...]

Tough Job Requirements

Fernando — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:36:02 +0000

The position %100 percent of the population is under-qualified for: Via BestViral

Experiencing Serious Problems

Fernando — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:19:39 +0000

I’ll make it brief. I had no other choice but to wipe the whole site up. Back to square 1. After completing a fresh installation, nothing has changed. The site is still having the same memory problems and now I have the extra work of re-designing everything, tweaking features, coding [...]

Houston, We Have a Problem

Fernando — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:34:30 +0000

Hi everyone, The site is experiencing technical difficulties. It has been up and down all weekend. Apparently, there’s a plugin (WP Super Cache) that has gone rogue and is eating as much memory as it is given. One solution would be to delete everything and start from scratch but getting [...]

Health Care Workers Rejoice: Scientists Invent Paint that Kills Deadly MRSA Bacteria

Fernando — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:25:30 +0000

MRSA is a bacteria that breeds in hospitals, nursing homes and residential treatment facilities. Every year 880.000 people in the US become infected and 5% of them die -between 20,000 - 40,000-. Per year, MRSA infections generate losses for $8 billion US dollars to both the private sector and government. [...]

The Blog’s 10 Most Popular Posts of All Time

Fernando — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:44:46 +0000

Almost an year has passed since the blog moved from its former -and now defunct- home at WordPress.com. Although some of the most popular articles from Psi Xperience survived the migration, they never caught as much traction as those born in this domain due to the lost PR (page rank) [...]

The 5 Free Essential Android Apps for the XXI Century Professional

Fernando — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:16:25 +0000

Android has just surpassed iOS (iPhone’s OS) in the US and it’s on its way to be the top dog in the world’s mobile scene. In 2 years, Android went from being a promising underdog to becoming a mobile juggernaut with a bursting app community. These are the essential apps [...]

Comments policy – Fighting Comment Spam

Fernando — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:10:42 +0000

Along with traffic, comes spam. Since there's been a surge in spam comments lately, I've added a few guidelines for comment posting in the About this Blog section to help maintain a healthy atmosphere within the blog and protect those of us who enjoy having mature, constructive and decent conversations.

Help Devereux Pocono Win a 250K Grant to Help People with Autism and Disabilities

Fernando — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:52:18 +0000

Pepsi is giving away $1,300,000 each month to fund great ideas. The Devereux Pocono Center is competing for a $250.000 grant to develop the project School to Community Transition for Autistic & Dev. Disabled Students. the project’s goals are to: Transition students from school to a work setting. To offer [...]

500 Business Cards with Free Shipping for $10 at Vistaprint

Fernando — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:16:07 +0000

Vista print is like a Mecca for personal and business branding, at an affordable price. It’s perfect for small businesses and people like you and I. Today, I was taking a look at Vistaprint without any intention of buying anything. Same thing I do at Staples and Bestbuy. I ended [...]

5 Easy Tips to Save Lots of Money

Fernando — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:00:48 +0000

My bank account has been bleeding money for the past couple of months. I’m not a compulsive shopper, I don’t buy gadgets unless I really need (crave) them, I don’t like going shopping for clothes, I don’t gamble and I’m not a party animal (any more). On the other hand [...]

The Reason Why I Haven't Posted This Week – an entry full of (good) excuses

Fernando — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:12:33 +0000

It’s not that I’ve been lazy. Apart from having very busy week at work (I spent all 5 days putting out fires) I’ve been also preparing a couple of guest posts for other blogs and magazines. I took my time because I wanted to get those posts right. The first [...]

Bringing More Order to Chaos: Blog Update

Fernando — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:10:31 +0000

This is something I’ve wanted to do for some time but couldn’t do to WordPress limitations. I finally found a plugin that allows me to turn every category in a page. The blog’s homepage won’t change, but in the in the navigation bar (top of your screen) you will find [...]

Shy People Have a More Intense Brain Activity

Fernando — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:23:57 +0000

Shy people perceive the world in a different manner and display a more intense cerebral activity when faced to certain stimuli. It appears that this lets them analyze information in a more profound way. Introvert individuals are also more attentive to detail, which differentiates them from extroverts. Scientists from Stony [...]