Tag Archives: QR codes
Adobe Releases New Flash-To-HTML5 Converter Called “Wallaby”
Adobe is stepping further into the HTML5 arena. Whether it’s pressure from Apple or the progressive movement towards standards-based technologies like HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript — it’s clear that Adobe’s heard loud and clear that developers need tools to create rich content without the requirement of their Flash plugin. Personally, while I see less and less value in most Flash-produced content, I’m rooting for Adobe to create a rich toolset that for producing rich content in all forms for the web.
QR Codes Are So 2010 — 2011 Is All About The NFC
In 2011, NFC has nothing to do with football — although you might be able to buy the next game’s tickets by swiping your cell phone at the ticket booth. NFC stands for Near-Field Communication, and it’s coming to a mobile platform near you. Near-Field Communications is a method for transferring bits of data over short distances. One popular use (already very prevalent in Japan as Mashable mentions) is mobile payments. A number of big players like Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft are already rumored to bring support for NFC-based technology to their existing platforms. Time will tell as to whether or not we’ll be able to replace our wallets with our phones.
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It’s time to bring the traditional resume into the 21st century. Creative job seekers can gain an edge in today’s competitive market by integrating social tools with their application. It’s not just any resume; it’s your digital resume.
Here I am, fresh out of school and, after a tiring search in post-recession adland, I’ve landed my dream job in Critical Mass’ exciting Calgary office. From creatives to project managers to developers, from augmented reality to iPad – this is where it all happens, and for some of the biggest names in the business. I was one of many students armed with only a degree and no experience to back it up, so how was I lucky enough to end up here?
I did what I was taught and used digital tools to make a new kind of resume, one that highlighted my marketing skillset instead of my restaurant know-how and proficiency with a cash register. This isn’t a top ten mash-up you’ll read on a thousand other blogs and it’s not a kooky MadMen-esque story from advertising’s infancy. It’s worthwhile advice that actually works; or, at least it did for this (former) student.
