We hope that this most recent edition of our ezine for the digital economy finds you well :)
Online video tool a winner for recruiters and jobseekers
An online video tool that has an application in recruitment was the winner of the Bank of Ireland Bright Ideas Challenge Grand Final last week. Sonru.com allows recruiters to conduct an interview with candidates without both parties having to be online at the same time. It mimics a live interview, candidates don’t see the questions in advance – they are given 30 minutes to read each question and have a specified amount of time to provide their answer. Candidates and jobseekers also have the option of trying out the Sonru VIP product, which is a video interview preparation tool that allows them to test themselves and hone their interview skills. Read more... Weedle does word of mouth for the web
There was an “is it a bird, is it a plane” reaction last week to the launch of Weedle.com, a Dublin-based website which offers to connect people with other people who need their skills. Speaking to Prosperity’s Digital Ezine, CEO of Weedle.com, Iain MacDonald explained: “You have demand for people with skills and supply of people with skills. Currently there’s no large-scale, simple way of connecting people with skills to the people that need them. We provide a very simple way to connect you with people who need your skill or to find people with the skills you need.” The obvious question is, isn’t there already LinkedIn? Read more...
Jobs to be gained by keeping a project on track
How are your project management skills? More and more job descriptions are looking for people with project management skills and a new offering is on the market to help. A new Irish project tracking online tool built with Web 2.0 technology is to create up to six jobs by the end of next year. Barney Austen, who founded MyProjectTracker with Eoin Redmond, says the tool aims to make project management more accessible for businesses. This year the focus will be on sales and product management staff, while plans to recruit development staff will start next year. The target is to employ four to six people by the end of 2011, says Austen. MyProjectTracker, explains Austen, is directed at consultancies and small businesses right up to large design houses.Read more...
Blog your way to the top
Didn’t make it to WordCamp in Kilkenny last weekend to learn about the business of blogging? Missed out on a nomination for the Irish blog awards in Galway at the end of March? Don’t worry, here’s another way to boost your blogging power. Bloggertone, a business blogging community, has teamed up with BizSugar, a social media site, to hold the Sugartone Sweet Business Blogging Contest, which is free to enter and has USD$6,921 worth of prizes. Those interested in getting a bit of free exposure for their business or in the hope of being headhunted will have to get creative though. Blog posts will be evaluated by their titles. However, if you’re not into blogging but nevertheless are full of opinions, there is also a prize category for people who leave comments on blog posts. Read more...
“Physical connection” keeps people reading newspapers
Popular as e-readers may be, most consumers aren’t ready to trade their daily newspapers for them just yet. According to the findings of a new survey by iReach Market Research, the majority of consumers are without doubt unwilling to give up their daily newspapers anytime soon. 78% surveyed said that they would not change to e-readers or similar electronic devices as they prefer the physical connection with a newspaper or magazine. Speaking of connections, a mere 7% prefer print to screen to get a break from technology. 13% said they preferred printed newspapers or magazines to share with family and friends. Print got the thumbs up from 58% of respondents because it gave them a better reading experience in comparison to the Amazon Kindle or Apple iPad, for example. Read more...
Do you have a story we could cover? Prosperity is encouraging businesses to submit suggestions directly to by email to e-zine editor, Elaine Larkin Elaine@prosperity.ieor to mention it to your consultant at Prosperity. Don’t have any news right now? The e-zine will be published twice a month, so please feel free to put us on your PR list. Stories should be relevant to the Irish digital media economy, with a particular emphasis on expansion and development of the sector.
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An online video tool that has an application in recruitment was the winner of the Bank of Ireland Bright Ideas Challenge Grand Final last week.
There was an “is it a bird, is it a plane” reaction last week to the launch of Weedle.com, a Dublin-based website which offers to connect people with other people who need their skills. 
How are your project management skills? More and more job descriptions are looking for people with project management skills and a new offering is on the market to help.
Didn’t make it to WordCamp in Kilkenny last weekend to learn about the business of blogging? Missed out on a nomination for the Irish blog awards in Galway at the end of March? Don’t worry, here’s another way to boost your blogging power.
Popular as e-readers may be, most consumers aren’t ready to trade their daily newspapers for them just yet.
