By Nick Mokey
Staff Writer, Digital Trends News
At Working Worlds, the desk, chair and avatars are all computer-generated, but the jobseekers and employers that use them both hope to hammer out real-life jobs.
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If you happen to be an avid Second Life player without a job, it’s time to put on your finest set of wings and find one – through the game. Luxembourg-based Gax Technologies will hold a real career fair in the virtual world on May 29, giving players a chance to meet with prospective employers without even leaving their computer chairs.
Working Worlds is actually the second career fair Gax has organized through Second Life. The company held its first Career Fair for Luxembourg last year, which ended up drawing 2,000 visitors, netting 50 of them real jobs. Inspired by the success of the original, the company has expanded with Working Worlds to include employers from Belgium and the Netherlands as well.
Surprisingly, participants who can find work and even interview from behind a computer screen aren’t the only ones who like the process. Employers actually like it for its low cost. “The 'Working Worlds' Career Fair is in itself the most efficient solution currently available to these companies without having to deploy significant resources,” said Cornelia den Hartog, the fair organizer. “Our partners will be in direct contact with candidates who will not have to travel, but who may meet their futureemployer 'Live' on Second Life.”
Participants can register for the fair at the Working Worlds Web site, which allows them to post resumes alongside other vitals for potential employers to look over before the fair on May 29
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Second Life Career Fair Offers Real Jobs
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Wondering Why? I'll explain below. So please read on!
Peer to Peer (P2P) Networks are basically computers on the same network with certain software sharing files for free. The problem with this, although tempting concept, is that you may also be sharing Malware, Viruses, Spyware that can damage your computer, not to mention you can get into some big trouble downloading copyrighted material.
If you do frequent p2p sites your anti-virus software should help in stopping any worms or viruses but you would still be risking your computer to infection and or damage if your settings on your are set too low. Also your file settings should be set to, "Do not share" to help keep out any bugs.
There are alternatives that are safe and legal. Membership sites offer this alternative, no worries for just a low one time fee. A good membership site also will not charge you a pay per download fee or even monthly fee just a one time fee with unlimited downloads. Yet there are many to choose from.
We have done some research for you and reviewed a number of sites that are a few of the best out there, but most of all Legal and Safe...no worries, spyware and adware free, just remember to follow the in structions I mentioned above on your settings. Just click on the link below and your there.
Tips: In your quest finding something that is right for you there are some considerations that come to mind. Download speed even from the best site is mostly dependent on your internet connection, Dialup vs. DSL vs. Highspeed Cable and on it goes. But with a good download accelerator software program most connections should work fine. Another tip would be your hard drive space, meaning the room needed to store all your favorite movies, music, and whatever else. That can be cured by burning copies onto the media of your choice CD, DVD, External HD and deleting the original off the drive or install a hard drive with more space.
Sincerely J.D.
visit us at: http://downloadmoviereviews.blogspot.com/
