nypost.com – Career Lessons Learned From the Great Recession of 2008

If you think COVID-19 has screwed up your career even before you’ve had one, join the crowd. Some 20.5 million people have lost jobs or had employment opportunities disappear over the past two months. Yes, it sucks, just like it did for the 8.8 million who had no paycheck during the 2008 financial crisis. But many of those people ended up in better situations than the ones they left behind.

Mullings suggests finding 20 companies you’d like to work at, then follow them and the people who work there. Look at 10 of their posts and find 10 to “like,” four to comment on and two to share. Add something useful to the conversation. That way you’ll be seen as part of their circle.

Full article here: https://nypost.com/2020/05/17/the-career-lessons-learned-from-the-great-recession-of-2008/

AME Radio Show – Angela Martini on her memoir, “Love, Hope, Light”

Angela Martini – Angela is a former Miss Universe and model. She came to the US to pursue that dream when she was asked to represent her birth country of Albania in the Miss Universe contest. Today she wrote a memoir called “Love, Hope, Light” where she tells her story about facing transitions & obstacles, life as a top model, career changes.

Full podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/stuartvenerradio/ame-radio-show-5-16-20

millionairessmagazine.com – Lisa Vanderpump Strength Through Adversity

Those considered as great people in history have all lived for a strong purpose. Great people, the ones we remember, are those who continued to fight through adversity for what they believe in.

Many of you many know Lisa Vanderpump as a long-time Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and the grand dame of it’s spin-off Vanderpump Rules. Others may have had the pleasurable experience of dining at one of her world-class restaurants, institutions in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood. But most recently, Lisa has been devoting time to her philanthropic efforts.

Full article here: https://www.millionairessmagazine.com/contributors/lisa-vanderpump 

Globalapptesting.com – Do You Need Automated QA Testing?

Every CTO or VP of engineering is constantly looking for ways to boost their current QA strategy and deliver quality at speed, time and time again.

Especially in a tech world where 71% of app users churn within 90 days, engineering teams are under a huge amount of pressure to deliver great quality products that impress hard-to-please customers. And with lightning-quick SDLCs now being added into the mix, it seems that any way to streamline QA processes is music to the ears of tech professionals.

That’s where automation comes in.

Automation is the buzzword on everyone’s lips in the world of software development and beyond. The mantra seems to be: if you can automate something… automate it.

Repetitive tasks are now being carried out by AI rather than humans, and so much of our daily lives can be automated, right down to how we make our coffee in the morning. Those who champion automation hail the speed, ease and scale at which it can be carried out.

So, should you be automating your testing too? Let’s find out!

Full article here: https://www.globalapptesting.com/blog/automated-qa-testing?utm_content=129045827&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-5184888

localmemphis.com – Top Model author challenges women to be fearless in life

A former miss Albania who placed at the top six on Miss Universe and top model turned author Angela Martini has just what you need. Her book guides readers through doubt, anxiety and fear providing key takeaways that we can apply during this pandemic.

Full video here: https://www.localmemphis.com/video/news/health/coronavirus/covid-19-memphis/top-model-angela-martini/522-2f7b112e-bbd5-49f6-b374-df6fc0704bb2

mizhollywood.com – Former Miss Universe, Angela Martini Talks About Her Book, Love Hope Light

In a world where safety and the future is uncertain,  LOVE HOPE LIGHT  guides readers through doubt, anxiety, and fear – providing key takeaways we can implement during this COVID-19 crisis and inspiring others to never give up in the pursuit of forging their way through the darkest hour to find their light.
Her story is very unique and inspiring within itself. As a former top model and Miss Universe, she opens up about fighting against all odds, overcoming a life of poverty, spending a short time in a refugee camp and more to attain her ultimate success and happiness.
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