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QR codes could be a boon for recruiters in the age of technology

Stephen Vagus
QR Code

QR codes are beginning to diverge from their tried and true place in the marketing world. While many companies are beginning to take notice of how well the codes perform in a marketing capacity, they are also realizing how useful the codes can be for recruiting purposes. Earlier this year, British secret service agency MI5 used QR codes to look for new talent. Their effort seems to have inspired others in the world of business to do the same. As technology begins to play a more prominent role in society,…

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QR coded talking heads make their way to Thailand in new marketing campaign from Trident Gum

Stephen Vagus
Trident QR Code Campaign

“Talking Heads” is a term most often used in reference to political figures and news broadcasters. In the world of marketing, it means a new way to engage consumers with QR codes. It started with Victor Petit, an art direction and multimedia graduate from Sup de Pub ins France. When applying for jobs after graduation, Petit plastered his face on resume and cut out a box where his mouth should be. In its place was a QR code, which could be scanned to activate a video in which Petit would…

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Me, Me…notice ME!!!

Stephanie Beck

It has been said that necessity is the mother of innovation. In trying economic times, this indeed seems to be true. Technology continues to progress and becomes more integrated with everyday. More people are making use of mobile devices today than ever before in the past. Of the multitude of mobile technologies available today, QR codes are standing out rather prominently. While technology may not be making everything easier, tools like QR codes are enabling people to perform in a much different capacity than in the past. The global recession…

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How to stand out of the crowd with new QR code resume service

Jorge Gonzalez

Vizibility, a company that specializes in personal branding, is now offering QR codes as part of their SearchMe service. SearchMe links to Google search results regarding the person they are connected to. Vizibility is determined for the links to be connected to more than 5 million professional profiles and business websites within the next 5 years. The company wants to help provide new mobile features to career professionals and job seekers and they believe that QR codes will help in the long run. Adding a QR code to a resume…

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