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Checkout some great Job Search Blogs on my site
-all links listed on the right side of my blog
The Denver Blogs
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56 minutes ago CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com
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6 hours ago Career Blog
1 Step To Turbo Charge Your Search In 2011 – Part 1
6 hours ago Colorado Energy News
Western Slope UPDATES
6 hours ago Business and Career Tips
American Express (1,390 New Jobs), Lowe's (15,000 New Jobs) and Sears (21,800 New Jobs) are Hiring Now.
7 hours ago John Howley's Green Energy - Green Energy Blog
Carbon Regulation is Already Here
7 hours ago Jobacle.com Blog
Career Resolution #2: Take a January Vacation Day
8 hours ago One Day, One Job
Get Satisfaction
10 hours ago About.com Job Searching
2011 Hiring Projections
12 hours ago Medical Sales Recruiter - Tips & Quips
Over 200,000 Views on Medical Sales Recruiter Video YouTube Channel!
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Over 200,000 Views on Medical Revenue Recruiter Movie scene YouTube Channel!
15 hours ago JobiJobs
25 Companies That Are Good for the World and Your Wallet
16 hours ago IT Career Coach
The Most Important Thing on Your Resume
19 hours ago TelcoNews.com - Telecom and VoIP Industry News
Australia’s National Broadband Network at risk from spies and hackers
21 hours ago The Monster Blog
2011: The Year of the Job
23 hours ago Career CoPilot
5 more resume mistakes to avoid to land that job in 2011
23 hours ago Simply Hired Blog
Find a Job in the New Year
1 day ago Great Job Tips - Interview Questions, Resume Tips and Job Search Tricks
Acting 101 : Acting Tips: Acting Resume
1 day ago Work Coach Cafe
The Difference Between Positive and Pollyanna in Your Job Search
1 day ago Better Jobs Advice
Hiring Forecast for 2011
1 day ago Need Sales? Get Leeds!
Aim for your Goal (not just your quota).
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5 days ago Sales Training Advice
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What I Want for Christmas (for Cleantech)
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A Green Christmas
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Top Colorado Companies, Job Search Lisitings
Enjoy a few Job Links!
Apartment Investment & Management Co. http://aimco.hirechain.com/careers/
Arrow Electronics http://www.arrow.com/careers/
Ball Corp. http://www.ballamericas.com/page.jsp?page=9
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
CH2M Hill http://careers.ch2m.com/
Children’s Hospital
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/about/careers/index.aspx
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. http://www.chipotle.com/#/flash/work_careers
Comcast http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/Careers/careers.html
Crocs Inc. http://company.crocs.com/careers/
Davita http://careers.davita.com/fp/Default.aspx
Digital Globe http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/Careers/careers.html
EchoStar/Dish Network http://www.echostar.com/Company/Careers.aspxhttp://www.dishnetwork.jobs/
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc.
https://newworldrestaurantgroup.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi
Emergency Medical Services Corp. http://www.emsc.net/Careers.aspx
Flextronics http://www.flextronics.com/Careers/default.aspx
Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/work-with-
Gates http://www.gates.com/employment/index.cfm?location_id=529
GHX http://jobsghx.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=&searchLocation=12820-12829-Louisville&searchLocation=12820-12829-Lousiville&searchCategory=&searchRadius=5&searchZip=
Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Co. http://jobs-gwl.icims.com/jobs/intro
Healthgrades http://www.healthgrades.com/b2b/index.cfm?fuseaction=modNBG&modtype=b2b&modact=careers
HP https://hp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl;jsessionid=86DC117BA38A031340CF75E7B6DB9C83.JB_17489_17497?lang=en
IHS Inc. http://www.ihs.com/Employment/index.htm
Janus https://ww4.janus.com/Janus/Retail/StaticPage?jsp=jsp/CareerSite/CareerSit
Leprino Foods http://www.leprinofoods.com/Careers.cfm
Level 3 Communications Inc.
https://recruiting.level3.com/ENG/Candidates/default.cfm
McKesson http://www.mckesson.com/en_us/McKesson.com/Careers/Find%2Ba%2BJob/Find%2Ba%2BJob.html
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
MDC Holdings http://www.richmondamerican.com/About+Us/Job+Opportunities.htm
MWH Global http://www.mwhglobal.com/MWHGlobal/Job_Opportunities.html
Newmont Mining Corp. http://www.newmont.com/join-our-team/professionals
NREL - http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html
Perificient http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?version=1&company_id=16071
Prologis http://www.prologis.com/en/careers/default.aspx
ProBuild Holdings Inc.
https://probuild.myvurv.com//main/careerportal/Job_List.cfm?szSearchType=Advanced
Quark http://www.quark.com/about/careers/jobs.html
Quiznos http://www.quiznos.com/subsandwiches/CareersTemplate.aspx?page=index.html
Qwest Communications http://www.qwest.com/careers/
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. http://www.redrobin.com/careers/
RIO Tinto http://www.riotinto.com/careers/
Smashburger http://www.smashburger.com/work_here.php
Sports Authority
http://www.sportsauthority.com/corp/index.jsp?page=jobs&clickid=botnav_careers_txt
Staples (Corporate Express)
http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/resources/jobs/search.html
StarTek Inc. http://careers.startek.com/tpl.asp
TeleTech Holdings Inc. http://www.teletech.com/en-US/careers/
United Launch Aliance
https://recruiter.kenexa.com/ula/cc/CCJobSearchAction.ss;jsessionid=3C289F99BCC956F3EE46249B4CE3766B?command=CCSearchAll
Vail Resorts Inc. http://skijob1.snow.com/
Webroot http://www.webroot.com/En_US/about-careers.html
Wellpoint /Anthem http://www.careersatwellpoint.com/
WhiteWave Foods (Dean Foods)
Western Union Co. http://corporate.westernunion.com/careers.html
Arrow Electronics http://www.arrow.com/careers/
Ball Corp. http://www.ballamericas.com/page.jsp?page=9
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI)
CH2M Hill http://careers.ch2m.com/
Children’s Hospital
http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/about/careers/index.aspx
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. http://www.chipotle.com/#/flash/work_careers
Comcast http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/Careers/careers.html
Crocs Inc. http://company.crocs.com/careers/
Davita http://careers.davita.com/fp/Default.aspx
Digital Globe http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/Careers/careers.html
EchoStar/Dish Network http://www.echostar.com/Company/Careers.aspxhttp://www.dishnetwork.jobs/
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc.
https://newworldrestaurantgroup.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi
Emergency Medical Services Corp. http://www.emsc.net/Careers.aspx
Flextronics http://www.flextronics.com/Careers/default.aspx
Frontier Airlines Holdings Inc.
http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/work-with-
Gates http://www.gates.com/employment/index.cfm?location_id=529
GHX http://jobsghx.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=&searchLocation=12820-12829-Louisville&searchLocation=12820-12829-Lousiville&searchCategory=&searchRadius=5&searchZip=
Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Co. http://jobs-gwl.icims.com/jobs/intro
Healthgrades http://www.healthgrades.com/b2b/index.cfm?fuseaction=modNBG&modtype=b2b&modact=careers
HP https://hp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl;jsessionid=86DC117BA38A031340CF75E7B6DB9C83.JB_17489_17497?lang=en
IHS Inc. http://www.ihs.com/Employment/index.htm
Janus https://ww4.janus.com/Janus/Retail/StaticPage?jsp=jsp/CareerSite/CareerSit
Leprino Foods http://www.leprinofoods.com/Careers.cfm
Level 3 Communications Inc.
https://recruiting.level3.com/ENG/Candidates/default.cfm
McKesson http://www.mckesson.com/en_us/McKesson.com/Careers/Find%2Ba%2BJob/Find%2Ba%2BJob.html
Molson Coors Brewing Co.
MDC Holdings http://www.richmondamerican.com/About+Us/Job+Opportunities.htm
MWH Global http://www.mwhglobal.com/MWHGlobal/Job_Opportunities.html
Newmont Mining Corp. http://www.newmont.com/join-our-team/professionals
NREL - http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html
Perificient http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?version=1&company_id=16071
Prologis http://www.prologis.com/en/careers/default.aspx
ProBuild Holdings Inc.
https://probuild.myvurv.com//main/careerportal/Job_List.cfm?szSearchType=Advanced
Quark http://www.quark.com/about/careers/jobs.html
Quiznos http://www.quiznos.com/subsandwiches/CareersTemplate.aspx?page=index.html
Qwest Communications http://www.qwest.com/careers/
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. http://www.redrobin.com/careers/
RIO Tinto http://www.riotinto.com/careers/
Smashburger http://www.smashburger.com/work_here.php
Sports Authority
http://www.sportsauthority.com/corp/index.jsp?page=jobs&clickid=botnav_careers_txt
Staples (Corporate Express)
http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/resources/jobs/search.html
StarTek Inc. http://careers.startek.com/tpl.asp
TeleTech Holdings Inc. http://www.teletech.com/en-US/careers/
United Launch Aliance
https://recruiter.kenexa.com/ula/cc/CCJobSearchAction.ss;jsessionid=3C289F99BCC956F3EE46249B4CE3766B?command=CCSearchAll
Vail Resorts Inc. http://skijob1.snow.com/
Webroot http://www.webroot.com/En_US/about-careers.html
Wellpoint /Anthem http://www.careersatwellpoint.com/
WhiteWave Foods (Dean Foods)
Western Union Co. http://corporate.westernunion.com/careers.html
Thursday, November 11, 2010
ATS Tips To Help in Your Job Search and Resume Sendouts
ATS Tips for Your Resume
Posted on April 19, 2010 by jobs
Sometimes the electronic job search process can feel like a black hole, but there are some things you can do to make sure your resume doesn’t get swallowed up by an ATS (Click here).
Here are 10 tips that will increase the odds of your resume making it through an ATS, as compiled by CIO.com:
1.Apply to jobs for which you’re qualified – In this day and age, the competition for jobs is tough, because there are so many qualified professionals looking for work. With that in mind, it’s better to apply for jobs that closely match your own skills and abilities, which should be the same ones listed in the job ad.
2.Know what keywords to include in your resume and cover letter – You should read each job ad in order to get a feel for the skills an employer is looking for, and target your resume accordingly, because listing those skills on your resume will make it easier to get through an ATS.
3.Learn how to pack your resume with keywords – legitimately – Most ATS use keyword-matching algorithms in order to identify potential candidates, so your resume should include the keywords and employers is looking for. You can easily do this by creating a paragraph near the top of your resume labeled "Strengths" or "Core Competencies," and listing any skills you have that match requirements in the job ad.
4.Vary your terminology – ATS are smart enough to understand variations of certain words, but it never hurts to change up the terms in your resume. For instance, use "programmer" and "developer" when applying for a software developer position.
5.Don’t let your location hold you back – Some employers use ATS to screen applicants based on their location, but finding a local phone number or address to use can help you avoid this.
6.Don’t use any fancy formatting or fonts – It’s easier for ATS to scan simply-formatted resumes, which means you should avoid graphics, pictures and tables. You also should limit the amount of bold, italics and underlining, and use a single font that will scan easily.
7.Emphasize relevant accomplishments – Even if your resume gets through an ATS, a hiring manager most likely won’t spend more than 10 seconds looking at it, making it important to highlight your accomplishments so they’re easy to find.
8.Mail a hard copy of your resume – Some job seekers may benefit from mailing a copy of their resume to prospective employers after submitting an electronic copy. You can attach a note saying it’s your second submission and that you’re very interested in the job, which could help you stand
out from the competition.
9.Follow up with a phone call – This is another way you can confirm that a company has received your resume and cover letter, while at the same time standing out and putting in extra effort, which every employer likes to see.
10.Don’t spend all your time on your resume or trying to game the system – Don’t get too hung up on trying to create the perfect resume or matching your qualifications to a job description. Using a simple tool such as a resume builder can help you stay focused without overdoing it.
Posted on April 19, 2010 by jobs
Sometimes the electronic job search process can feel like a black hole, but there are some things you can do to make sure your resume doesn’t get swallowed up by an ATS (Click here).
Here are 10 tips that will increase the odds of your resume making it through an ATS, as compiled by CIO.com:
1.Apply to jobs for which you’re qualified – In this day and age, the competition for jobs is tough, because there are so many qualified professionals looking for work. With that in mind, it’s better to apply for jobs that closely match your own skills and abilities, which should be the same ones listed in the job ad.
2.Know what keywords to include in your resume and cover letter – You should read each job ad in order to get a feel for the skills an employer is looking for, and target your resume accordingly, because listing those skills on your resume will make it easier to get through an ATS.
3.Learn how to pack your resume with keywords – legitimately – Most ATS use keyword-matching algorithms in order to identify potential candidates, so your resume should include the keywords and employers is looking for. You can easily do this by creating a paragraph near the top of your resume labeled "Strengths" or "Core Competencies," and listing any skills you have that match requirements in the job ad.
4.Vary your terminology – ATS are smart enough to understand variations of certain words, but it never hurts to change up the terms in your resume. For instance, use "programmer" and "developer" when applying for a software developer position.
5.Don’t let your location hold you back – Some employers use ATS to screen applicants based on their location, but finding a local phone number or address to use can help you avoid this.
6.Don’t use any fancy formatting or fonts – It’s easier for ATS to scan simply-formatted resumes, which means you should avoid graphics, pictures and tables. You also should limit the amount of bold, italics and underlining, and use a single font that will scan easily.
7.Emphasize relevant accomplishments – Even if your resume gets through an ATS, a hiring manager most likely won’t spend more than 10 seconds looking at it, making it important to highlight your accomplishments so they’re easy to find.
8.Mail a hard copy of your resume – Some job seekers may benefit from mailing a copy of their resume to prospective employers after submitting an electronic copy. You can attach a note saying it’s your second submission and that you’re very interested in the job, which could help you stand
out from the competition.
9.Follow up with a phone call – This is another way you can confirm that a company has received your resume and cover letter, while at the same time standing out and putting in extra effort, which every employer likes to see.
10.Don’t spend all your time on your resume or trying to game the system – Don’t get too hung up on trying to create the perfect resume or matching your qualifications to a job description. Using a simple tool such as a resume builder can help you stay focused without overdoing it.
Monday, November 1, 2010
LinkedIn training tip – Your Professional Headline should be a marketing phrase, not your job title
Linkedin Traning Tips Video
Thursday, October 28, 2010
October is Adopt A Dog Month! Get Busy People
Help A Dog In Need & Save A LifeOctober is a special month for many, Fall is in full gear with big fish on the move and snow is on the way for Colorado skiers. October is also a special month for Pets alike and shelter dogs in need...Adopt A Dog Month is Here
I usually don't like to talk about subjects outside of fishing or matters that many may not agree with, but I think we all can agree that a Pet in need is always a Pet worth talking about! I'm actively involved with various pet organizations being in the business and love to spread the word when possible to help our 4 legged friends.
What Can an Adopted Dog Bring to Your Life?
There are as many responses to that question as there are dogs in this world! That’s why -- during American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month celebration in October -- we’re encouraging people to adopt a shelter dog and experience the joy of finding their own answers.
Are you looking for:
•an exercise buddy?
•a best friend and confidant for your child?
•a dog you can train with to learn animal-assisted therapy?
•a partner in agility competitions?
•a constant companion for your favorite senior citizen?
•a fuzzy face to greet you after a hard day at work?
Contact AHA or your local shelter today and save the life of a little one! Thanks
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Denver Holiday Dog Walking & Pet Care! Cherry Creek, Lowry, Stapleton,Washington Park
**SPECIAL FOR NEW CLIENTS BOOK 4 PET VISITS AND GET THE 5TH FREE
"We Have a Few Spots Left...Call Us Today & Come Home To A Happy Pet"
DENVERDAAWG PET CARE denvdaawg@hotmail.com • 303-884-4294 http://www.denverpet.net/
IN-HOME PET VISITS • DOG WALKS • HOUSE CHECKS•
Denverdaawg Pet Sitting is the friendly neighborhood pet care specialist! Whether you are going on vacation, a business trip, or just spending long hours at the office, Denverdaawg Pet Sitting is here for you. We provide a variety of attentive services for ANY pet, from private dog walks and park adventures, to cage-free in-home sitting, private boarding and day care as well as cat play.We'll keep a watchful eye on your home, bring in the newspapers and mail, water the plants and keep everything safe while you're away! And of course we're fully licensed, bonded and insured for your peace of mind.
Denverdaawg Pet Sitting offers loving, attentive pet care, professionally trained and includes references so you can be sure your pets are well taken care of and given the extra TLC they need while you are gone.Best of all, we are situated in your local neighborhood. No more having to call around or stay home because your sitter wasn't available. One call to us is all it takes to line up professional pet care in your area. For more information visit us on the web at http://www.denverpet.net , contact us via email at denvdaawg@hotmail.com, or call us.We look forward to meeting you and your furry, feathered friends soon! Denverdaawg Pet Sitting is a Licensed, Bonded and Insured business. References Available! We are Proud members of NAAPS & Pet Sitters International
**CHECKOUT OUR DENVER DOG WALKING BLOG ALSO: http://denverdogwalking.blogspot.com/
Denver Dog Walking/Stapleton Dog Walking/Cherry Creek Dog Walking
Denver Pet Sitting/Metro Denver Dog Walker/DU area Dog Walker
Denver Pet Care/Washington Park Dog Walking/
Stapltn/WashPk/Cherry Crk/Prk Hill
"We Have a Few Spots Left...Call Us Today & Come Home To A Happy Pet"
DENVERDAAWG PET CARE denvdaawg@hotmail.com • 303-884-4294 http://www.denverpet.net/
IN-HOME PET VISITS • DOG WALKS • HOUSE CHECKS•
Denverdaawg Pet Sitting is the friendly neighborhood pet care specialist! Whether you are going on vacation, a business trip, or just spending long hours at the office, Denverdaawg Pet Sitting is here for you. We provide a variety of attentive services for ANY pet, from private dog walks and park adventures, to cage-free in-home sitting, private boarding and day care as well as cat play.We'll keep a watchful eye on your home, bring in the newspapers and mail, water the plants and keep everything safe while you're away! And of course we're fully licensed, bonded and insured for your peace of mind.
Denverdaawg Pet Sitting offers loving, attentive pet care, professionally trained and includes references so you can be sure your pets are well taken care of and given the extra TLC they need while you are gone.Best of all, we are situated in your local neighborhood. No more having to call around or stay home because your sitter wasn't available. One call to us is all it takes to line up professional pet care in your area. For more information visit us on the web at http://www.denverpet.net , contact us via email at denvdaawg@hotmail.com, or call us.We look forward to meeting you and your furry, feathered friends soon! Denverdaawg Pet Sitting is a Licensed, Bonded and Insured business. References Available! We are Proud members of NAAPS & Pet Sitters International
**CHECKOUT OUR DENVER DOG WALKING BLOG ALSO: http://denverdogwalking.blogspot.com/
Denver Dog Walking/Stapleton Dog Walking/Cherry Creek Dog Walking
Denver Pet Sitting/Metro Denver Dog Walker/DU area Dog Walker
Denver Pet Care/Washington Park Dog Walking/
Stapltn/WashPk/Cherry Crk/Prk Hill
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Web Conferencing Industry!
How Big Is the Web Conferencing Industry?
By Tom Chmielewski, eHow Contributor
Link
I want to do this! What's This? With expanding Internet broadband service, rising airline ticket prices and a growing variety of services to choose from, it's not surprising the Web conference industry is booming. What had been a narrow choice of online conferencing services that were clunky, expensive and prone to crash at embarrassing moments has become a mainstay of small and mid-size businesses.
Web conferencing continues to grow.
Growing Spurt
CNN Money reported the Web conferencing industry grew by 19 percent in 2008. Research firm Frost and Sullivan told CNN that sales of Web conferencing programs and services exceeded $1.1 billion for the year.
Long distance conferencing, primarily video conferencing, has been around for a while, but the expense of the video hookups and satellite connections made it a affordable only for large companies. Web conferencing brought the advantage and cost savings of online meetings with clients to smaller companies, even startups with only one or two employees.
Competition
There are a number of companies offering programs and online services for Web conferencing. Prices vary greatly as does the quality of the service. But it's a rapidly changing market and upgrades occur frequently.
You can obtain basic Web conferencing services for usually under $100 a month. A couple of companies such as Yugma.com and Dimdim.com offer their basic package for free, with upgrades starting at under $20 a month.
Citrix Online, which sells the most popular Web conferencing service, GoToMeeting, reported in September 2009 a growth of 40 percent year-over-year, twice the industry average.
Other Major Players
In a December 2008 online article, InsideCRM.com listed the "major players" in Web conferencing which included some big names in computing, and other companies many have never heard of.
Adobe Acrobat Connect unites a standard format for document sharing, the PDF, with online meeting features such as application and desktop sharing, video conferencing and whiteboards, based on Adobe's Flash technology. IBM Lotus Sametime Unyte Meeting offers a pay-per-minute option as well as flat rates up to $99 per month for 999 seats at a cyber meeting.
Microsoft Office Live Meeting, WebEx MeetMeNow, Intercall, Saba Centra and iLink are other established web conference services.
Read more: How Big Is the Web Conferencing Industry? http://www.ehow.com/about_5571521_big-conferencing-industry.html#ixzz12JIsTiNt
By Tom Chmielewski, eHow Contributor
Link
I want to do this! What's This? With expanding Internet broadband service, rising airline ticket prices and a growing variety of services to choose from, it's not surprising the Web conference industry is booming. What had been a narrow choice of online conferencing services that were clunky, expensive and prone to crash at embarrassing moments has become a mainstay of small and mid-size businesses.
Web conferencing continues to grow.
Growing Spurt
CNN Money reported the Web conferencing industry grew by 19 percent in 2008. Research firm Frost and Sullivan told CNN that sales of Web conferencing programs and services exceeded $1.1 billion for the year.
Long distance conferencing, primarily video conferencing, has been around for a while, but the expense of the video hookups and satellite connections made it a affordable only for large companies. Web conferencing brought the advantage and cost savings of online meetings with clients to smaller companies, even startups with only one or two employees.
Competition
There are a number of companies offering programs and online services for Web conferencing. Prices vary greatly as does the quality of the service. But it's a rapidly changing market and upgrades occur frequently.
You can obtain basic Web conferencing services for usually under $100 a month. A couple of companies such as Yugma.com and Dimdim.com offer their basic package for free, with upgrades starting at under $20 a month.
Citrix Online, which sells the most popular Web conferencing service, GoToMeeting, reported in September 2009 a growth of 40 percent year-over-year, twice the industry average.
Other Major Players
In a December 2008 online article, InsideCRM.com listed the "major players" in Web conferencing which included some big names in computing, and other companies many have never heard of.
Adobe Acrobat Connect unites a standard format for document sharing, the PDF, with online meeting features such as application and desktop sharing, video conferencing and whiteboards, based on Adobe's Flash technology. IBM Lotus Sametime Unyte Meeting offers a pay-per-minute option as well as flat rates up to $99 per month for 999 seats at a cyber meeting.
Microsoft Office Live Meeting, WebEx MeetMeNow, Intercall, Saba Centra and iLink are other established web conference services.
Read more: How Big Is the Web Conferencing Industry? http://www.ehow.com/about_5571521_big-conferencing-industry.html#ixzz12JIsTiNt
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