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Free Love Tub Pudding

Jake Butler — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:42 +0000

These puddings are amazing (we have tried one ourselves). You just pop them in the microwave and then eat. They are definitely worth a try especially if they are free.

Get their quick and like their Facebook page for a free code for a tub as they only have 15,000 to give away.

Free Valentines Day Card

Jake Butler — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:42:25 +0000

Kukkle cards are giving away a free Valentines day card worth £3.45 (with free postage) to the first 10,000 people to take up the offer.

All you need to do is like their Facebook page to get the free code. It’s as simple as that.

Make money in a safe environment..

saltilocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:05:09 +0000

ads’ere is a new free classified ads web site where students can create their own communities and have the freedom to choose exactly who to trade with. Communities can be made up of local people or people who have similar interests and share common ground, instilling trust in the whole process of buying and selling online, bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging

Many students have plenty of unused text books cluttering up their rooms which they could make some cash out of. University students could form communities for their campus, course, groups or societies and buy,sell or swap with fellow students, items such as text books, video games, sporting goods or even specialised items such as cameras etc.. a great way of making cash without sharing profit with anyone else.

Creating your own community is free and very simple, you are also able to share it easily via e-Mail, Facebook or Twitter. You have the choice of making your community private so people have to request to join or public so that anyone that likes the look of your community is able to join, managing your community is easy.

ads’ere is 100% free to list & free to sell resulting in you walking away with all the profit and not sharing it with anyone else. They have taken advertising back to basics which means with no interference from us, you do your deal direct.

So if you would like to create a community for your campus, town, club, group or society here is the link to the ads’ere communities page http://www.adsere.com/communities/

Free “Job Finding Secrets” e-Book

Jake Butler — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:12:21 +0000

Get a free e-Book about the top job finding secrets (written by recent graduates) especially for students when you sign up toSave the Graduate!

Make sure you sign up now for updates before anyone else to improve your chances of getting the dream graduate job.

How to use Social Media to get a Job

Nyasha Takawira — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:08:18 +0000

Some would say getting a job has never been harder to achieve in this day and age.

News flash! For those that have spent the majority of their time watching Geordie Shore or even better glued to TOWIE, there’s been more going on in the world despite feeling ‘pale’, extensions and hitting the gym.

The recession has killed off entire employment branches and we are now faced with the highest levels of unemployed young people.

The BBC published astonishing figures:

The unemployment total for 16-24 year olds rose to 1.043 million in the quarter, taking the unemployment rate in the 16-24 age group to 22.3%, the highest since records began in 1992.

Although yes this is one of the toughest times to be looking for a job there are also many avenues to help in getting one.

Social media is one medium and can sometimes prove to be just as useful as directly handing out CV’s. Such media started in the late 90’s and has since evolved, connecting so many communities in our world whilst also cutting down the distance between employer and potential employee.

A quick introduction to social media

Let’s be honest. Most students know how to use social media but here is a quick fact file on “the big three.”

Facebook: With over 800 million active users, Facebook is 5 times bigger than any other social network. Primarily used to maintain contact with friends and stay in the social loop.

Twitter: A conversational platform used by 175 million. Twitter resembles public text messaging system. The latest news and trends can be found here as users report directly on location.

LinkedIn: Considered the definitive professional networking site by 135 million users. It’s the place to be to showcase your talents, network with other individuals and research companies.

Tips to use social media to find a job

Twitter

Let’s begin with Twitter. I have personally found that by following certain individuals, I’ve become aware of opportunities that I wouldn’t have even caught wind off had I not been active online.

You see, a lot of employment comes about as a result of your connections (they call it “networking” in the business world). It’s about who you know, how you know them and if you don’t know anyone, find someone who knows the right somebody (you get the gist.)

Now twitter appears on many corporation websites as most of them have an online presence on various social media sites. Many organisations use Twitter, from AT&T to New Look fashion store and even the unlikely, U.S Chamber of Commerce.

With such a vast range of businesses on Twitter you’re bound to find a tip-off if by following the right people or organisations.

Read more about finding a job using Twitter.

Facebook

Although Facebook may not be your first stop when trying to apply for a job, there are some organisations that use Facebook as a means to interact with potential employees.

My friends set up a business recently, making African styled accessories. In need of a website, they used Facebook as well as other avenues to try and find someone who was skilled in web design. They are now currently working on a website with an individual that they found using the tool that is social media.

If you do want to use your Facebook account as a way of connecting with potential employers, it could be wise to remove any drunken pictures of yourself passed out naked in the street. That usually doesn’t get a good reaction.

LinkedIn is probably the most important form of social media that can prove to be very useful in getting a job. This is very much a professional online environment compared to websites such a Facebook and the now relatively ‘old school’, MySpace.

My lecturer actually told me that he personally uses LinkedIn to expand his already existing network of professionals, increasing the amount of opportunities he’s had.

LinkedIn allows you to upload your CV and other skills and so can act as a tool to advertise yourself. This makes it easier for employers to find the skills they require in you. To add to this, it also suggests jobs that might be applicable to you.

Social media has been embraced by some organisations and detested by others. It may be wise to spend 15 minutes in between uploading last night’s photos or tweeting about your extreme procrastination, to see what you can access employment-wise on these websites.

Free HTC Evo 3D

Jake Butler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:08:23 +0000

This phone is well before its time. Would you believe that it take 3D photos and videos. You can be future proof and the talk of your mates with this handset.

If you get an 18 month contract through Vodafone (£17.33/month) you can get the handset for free. Follow the link for more details.

Microsoft Office Student Offer

Jake Butler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:20:36 +0000

Microsoft know that students are the future and with this in mind they are more than happy to offer a discount on their software. That means you will probably use it for the rest of your life.

Everyone knows Word, Powerpoint etc. and with the student offer you can get all of this for just £49.99.

It may seem like a lot but to be honest, for 3 years of university this isn’t bad.

Save 80% at Adobe

Jake Butler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:52:35 +0000

As students, there are loads of great offers out there on software. If you need to use any applications such as Photoshop regularly for your course then it may be worth checking out the Adobe education store.

There is 80% off most packages under the student & teacher discount.

Boots Half Price Fragrances

Jake Butler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:22:13 +0000

Boots.com are here to look after you for Valentine’s day with half price perfumes and aftershave to give to your loved one.

Prices start from around £11 and most of the top brand names are included.

There’s going to be a lot of nice smelling students about.

20% off Electronics

Jake Butler — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:37:17 +0000

Ebuyer.com are having a PAYDAY sale. Most students don’t have a payday but this deal still applies. You can get 20% off loads of goodies like keyboards, TVs, digital cameras & more.

Just enter the code Payday at the checkout.