Traders Joes Wintry Blend and Blueberry Waffles

Picked up some Traders Joes wintery blend last week. Have to say it may be the best drip coffee I've ever tasted (and I lived in Seattle)!

Paired it with some waffles, coconut oil spread, plain Greek yogurt, and fresh blueberries for a little late morning breakfast. Tastes like that old sugar cereal BooBerry - anyone remember that one?

Happy holidays to all the Nashville techies! Looking forward to a great 2011!

Photos are in from the The Power Formula for LinkedIn presentation:

A big thanks to Wayne Breitbarth for flying in from Wisconsin to present for the Nashville Tech meet-up group.

Wayne's presentation was entitle The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success which is also the title of his new book.

We had a little over 50 attendees for the presentation which to place at E|SPACES.

View the Photos: http://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Tech/photos/1191597/

Thanks to @EzineArticles for My Expert Author Mug and Coffee (delicious) see photo:

Wow, EzineArticles was nice enough to send me a BIG coffee mug, leather coaster, some ground premium coffee, and a card as a reward for getting to Platinum Level Expert Author :)

Thanks EzineArticles, the coffee was delicious and I will get some good use out of the mug on a daily basis!

(Thanks also to Gary Ashton for taking the picture as my camera was having issues)

3 Reasons You SHOULD Create a Video Resume

SocialTimes ran a story recently on the idea of creating a video resume for your job search to stand out from the crowd. For an example, they used an amazing video resume done by Graeme Anthony. Anthony created his resume video to be completely interactive, using the YouTube video linking functionality to allow for links to other videos showing his prior work, skill sets, and other items that you would find on a normal resume.

Watch Anthony's Video Resume:

Each video he created is well done and unique and would easily impress potential employers. In fact, his video has received close to 50,000 views since being uploaded to YouTube and according to Anthony,

The response has been mind-blowing with offers of interest ranging from small start-up businesses all the way through to large multinational organizations.  I’ve received requests to go work abroad and some high-profile individuals have suggested that I start-up on my own which was extremely flattering.

Video is definitely becoming a prevalent form of communication due to the Internet making it increasingly easier to share videos. If you are currently seeking a job, a video resume can help give you the following advantages according to Jeremy Scott of ReelSEO:

1. Stand out from the crowd. 90% of all resumes have the same format–dry verbiage and bland, impersonal data.  Boo.  If yours is the only application for the position that included a link to a video resume, then what do you think the odds are that you set yourself apart from your competition?  I’d say they’re pretty darn good.  A small percentage of applicants have been getting unique with paper resumes, using witty copy, images, or even a creative layout or font choice.  Video is just a natural extension of that sort of thinking.  And in the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever to give yourself any advantage you can.

2. Show your personality. If you’ve ever been the hiring manager at any of your jobs, as I have, then you know that after the first handful of resumes or job applications, you eyes gloss over.  They all run together after a while, and you’re left with 50 pieces of paper that have no clear distinction among them.  Video shows a potential employer what you look like, sound like, and act like.  It’s almost like an initial screening interview.  Just like email can never reproduce the nuances of nonverbal communication or vocal inflection, a paper resume can only show employers a small portion of what you have to offer.  Video, however, can give a much clearer picture.

3. Demonstration. If you’re applying for a skill-based job, video gives you a chance to actively demonstrate your abilities.  A traditional resume only lets you brag about yourself.

If you are ready to get your professional and interactive video resume created, contact Nashville video production service, Snapshot Interactive. They have a full studio and production facility and can bring your video resume to life from simple informative video resumes to fully interactive videos.

How to Tape and Interview For a Marketing Video

Are you trying to get the word out about yourself or your product? Have you thought about using video? 

Creating a marketing video is one of the most important pieces to your online marketing campaign! And seriously, if you aren't using video in your campaigns, you aren't taking full advantage of all your advertising options!

Taping and interviewing for a marketing video is not as complicated as it may seem. It is a simple two step process of looking professional and saying the correct things to ensure you create the most appropriate video for your product or service. Listed in this article are some simple steps to follow to keep your videos perfect every time so that you get your marketing message out. Read more on creating a video for marketing...

Need help? Get your professional marketing video created today with Nashville video production service Snapshot Interactive.