The least likely programs to have adware are very technical, obscure ones – their userbases just wouldn’t stand for it. Adware is most often included in slickly-marketed programs that fulfil a common, everyday need, as these programs will be downloaded far more by non-technical users who are less likely to know about adware.
At the moment, by far the biggest sources of adware are peer-to-peer filesharing programs like Kazaa. These programs come bundled with adware in the installer, mainly because the companies distributing them are keen to have a revenue stream and aren’t too concerned about their reputation, as they generally produce no other kinds of software.
There is also a lot of software, however, that actually does very little, and is nothing more than a delivery mechanism for adware. Bonzi Buddy, Comet Cursor and Hotbar are all examples of this.
Bonzi Buddy is a fun-looking purple monkey, clearly targeted at children, that reads out ads using text-to-speech technology. Comet Cursor allows you to easily change your what your mouse pointer looks like (trivial for a program to do), and installs an ad toolbar and shortcuts to affiliates’ websites on your desktop. Most recently, Hotbar, and other programs like it, are enticing young users to install them with the promise of smileys (emoticons), and in return take over the web browser, installing toolbars, changing the default search engine, and more besides.
If you want to avoid adware, there are two simple rules to follow. First, anything that seems too good to be true probably is. Second, don’t download any free program that you see in a banner ad or a pop-up – if they’ve bought an ad, they’re planning to make money off you somehow, and it might be through adware.
1. Be your calling card.
2. Help you win an interview.
3. Set your agenda during the interview.
4. Continue to sell for you after you've left the interview.
But did you know that far too often your resume could be killing your chance to even get you a phone call. Worst of all, you may not even know it's happening. In the job search world of today, your resume will often work AGAINST you, knocking you out of the search process before you've even had a chance to begin.
Here's what's happening: resumes are being used as a screening-out tool. Used by lower level staff looking for a quick way to weed candidates out of consideration, your resume can work against you as much as for you.
You can minimize the chances of this happening with your resume by following these three simple rules:
1. Less is More: Don't tell too much. A good resume should leave the prospective employer with a whetted appetite, a desire to know more. They will be likely to call and phone screen you. So don't fill in all the details just yet. Save that for the interview. Do, however, paint a big picture of who you are and what you can offer. This way the document can stand on its own. So skip the hobbies and personal info. Avoid mind-numbing detail that will cause a reader's eyes to glaze over. One page is ideal, two pages only if you are a 15 to 20-year veteran with a significant growth and promotion history.
2. More Keywords: You want the computers to flag your resume for closer examination. Do this by including as many keywords as possible that are relevant to your job and your job skills. Also you might include major companies you worked with/for, as well as specific industry buzzwords that may be appropriate.
3. Be specific: Don't just tell them what you did. Move beyond that and tell the benefit of your accomplishment. A good way to do this is to include several specific ways you helped your employer make money or save money. Remember, the only benefit you can bring to the table is past performance. When you interview (either phone or in person) this is what will be discussed. But set the groundwork now in your resume. Think of all your jobs in the past and bring forth examples of some of your best work. How can an employer think of you as a problem solver? If at all possible, try to "monetize" your accomplishments (state them in terms of money). At the interview, you will be prepared to enlarge upon these successes.
Summary
By following these three simple rules, you will find your resume more likely to end up on the "to Call" stack than in the delete file.
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