Advanced Resources is First in Chicagoland Area to Introduce Digital Video Resume Technology, the Latest Innovation Intended to Improve the Hiring Process

Chicago, IL 02, 2011 The unemployment rate in the Chicagoland area continues to hover between 9-10%, creating a highly competitive job market with hundreds of candidates applying for every open position. Advanced Resources LLC, a locally based staffing firm and talent solutions provider, has announced that they are the first to introduce CareerClip digital video technology in the Chicagoland area.

The Internet continues to be a powerful medium for companies and job seekers alike. With over 200,000 video resumes posted on YouTube, it’s clear that the role of a resume (or CV) is rapidly evolving. Advanced Resources recognizes and embraces the vital role that video and social media are playing in today's hiring process.

Advanced Resourcesapplicants highlight their qualifications in digital videos, which can then be sent to clients electronically before meeting Advanced candidates in person. This innovative advancement in recruiting offers value to clients in streamlining and shortening the interview process.

It also gives applicants the opportunity to stand out among dozens of competitive job seekers. CareerClip video resumes from Advanced Resources allow job seekers to showcase their abilities beyond the capabilities of a traditional paper resume. Prospective employers can see, hear, and “get a feelfor how an applicant presents themselves. It’s estimated that a professional digital video profile can increase a candidate’s chance for being hired by thirty percent or more.

“Our clients are finding tremendous value in the ability to observe candidates visually before meeting in person,said Rich Diaz, President of Advanced Resources. “Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for any businesssuccess, and it can take a lot of time and money. Our Career Clip video technology helps our clients reduce their time-to-fill and cost-per-hire. Our clients can assess a candidate based on much more than a paper resume, and our talented candidates have a much greater probability of being hired.

Advanced Resources has partnered with TalentRooster to manage their CareerClip digital video resume technology. Based in Columbus, OH, TalentRooster is a leading provider of digital technology. "We are really excited to be in Chicago with Advanced Resources,said TalentRooster CEO David DeCapua. "Given Chicago’s demographics, we're confident this technology will be well received."

About Advanced Resources: Advanced Resources provides talent acquisition and workforce business solutions for a wide variety of industries in the Chicagoland area. With 20+ years of experience and 4 locations (Chicago, Northbrook, Downers Grove, and Schaumburg), Advanced Resources is an established presence in the staffing and human capital fields, providing temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire services for Office, Finance, and Healthcare positions. The Chicago Tribune named Advanced Resources as one of Chicago’s “Top 100 Employersin 2010, and the Inavero Institute named Advanced a “Best of Staffingcompany in 2010 and 2011.

Dreamhelmet - Best Grad Gift Since Mrs. Robinson

Santa Monica, CA June 5, 2006

This recently patented sleep aid is so radical that enthusiastic travel experts from such prestigious publications as the Washington Post and Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel Magazine have raved about it, using such terms as “ingenious and . worth its weight in psychotropic drugs! Seen on national TV, Howie Mandel quipped on his show “It’ll put you on cloud nine!It was in the news, on MSN, and has been featured in numerous prestigious magazines and newspapers.

The subject of all this excitement is a sleep mask combined with a sound-blocking pillow all in one! Dubbed the Dreamhelmet because of its adventure travel beginnings, this revolutionary invention has eased the lives of thousands of travelers and home folks alike. With the addition of two secret pockets, Dreamhelmet now provides a clever money belt. Dreamhelmet also converts to a hand warmer, and the pillow can be used without the mask to read or watch TV.

Graduates often take time off to travel and see the world outside the ivory tower. The Dreamhelmet is in its element on the road, letting its owner sleep on planes, trains, buses, airports, or unfamiliar hotel rooms. A set of foam earplugs is provided in one of the secret pockets if super sound blocking is desired. The utility of these secret pockets is hard to exaggerate; they hide credit cards, business cards, money, valuables, keys or an alarm watch for a personal wake-up signal. Folding reading glasses will never get lost in them.

Besides traveling, some graduates will work as medical interns, and will roundly bless the person who thought to give them a Dreamhelmet, helping them rest on long night shifts. For climbers of the corporate ladder, alertness is vital, and a quick Dreamhelmet power nap will give them that special energy push for the afternoon. Those who are continuing their education can: at home, in the dorm, in the study lounge; study ‘til they drop take a Dreamhelmet nap and bounce back fresh. Successful students can vouch for the value of the Dreamhelmet. 100% cotton cradles the head and a choice of several attractive fabrics grace the outside. Dreamhelmets can be dry cleaned or hand-washed.

Dreamhelmets cost $29.95 plus $4.95 postage. The direct 24 hour telephone order number is (888)918-5630. Dreamhelmet website is http://www.dreamhelmet.com

Winners of the 2011 Frequent Traveler Awards Announced

Flushing, NY May 02, 2011

The winners of the 2011 Frequent Traveler Awards were announced Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. Over 300 airline, hotel, credit card, loyalty industry representatives and members of frequent traveler programs attended the ceremony.

Over a million people from nearly every country worldwide participated, casting online ballots, choosing their favorite programs and campaigns for 2010. Voters cast ballots for their favorite programs in seven categories across one of three global regions: The Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia/Oceania.

"The second annual award ceremony was a huge success. Recognition of the Frequent Traveler Awards as the new industry benchmark for loyalty programs is now firmly established," said Tommy Danielsen, President of the Frequent Traveler Education Foundation.

In the Americas region, Air Canada Aeroplan won the airline Program of the Year and Marriott Rewards won Program of the Year among the hotel programs.

In the Europe and Africa region, Lufthansa Miles&More won airline Program of the Year, while Marriott Rewards won Program of the Year among the hotel programs.

In the Middle East and Asia/Oceania region, Emirates Skywards won airline Program of the Year, while IHG Priority Club Rewards won Program of the Year among the hotel programs.

Lufthansa Miles&More took top airline program honors winning the most Frequent Traveler Awards with five overall, while Marriott Rewards took home the most for a hotel program, with eight.

In addition to the awards voted on by the public, The Frequent Traveler Education Foundation also presented the Loyalty Leadership Award to American Airlines for recognizing the historic milestone anniversary of their AAdvantage program with "30 Years of Frequent Flyer Miles" and also to British Airways for responding to customer feedback and now offering full mileage earning on all paid fares.

"We honor these two loyalty programs for their leadership in the industry, honoring their customers and adding value to their programs" said Danielsen. The Loyalty Leadership Awards are determined by editorial decision rather than by ballot. These awards honor the programs or individuals that have influenced or have had a significant impact on the loyalty industry.

The Frequent Traveler Awards represent excellence in frequent travel programs worldwide, rating the best frequent flyer and frequent guest programs. Winners are determined based on the overall merits of each program as ranked by the voter.

For the second annual Frequent Traveler Awards event, The Frequent Traveler Awards partnered with American Express Membership Rewards, American Express Loyalty Edge, Visa, Loylogic, Seatguru by TripAdvisor, Milepoint.com, Synapse, FlyerTalk.com, AwardWallet.com and ExpertFlyer.com.

A recap of the event as well as a list of winners may be viewed online at http://www.ftawards.com.

Travel Leaders Offers Insiders Tips on Holiday Travel

Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) November 19, 2009

With the Thanksgiving holiday weekend kicking off one of the year&39;s busiest travel periods, Travel Leaders experts throughout the United States are offering the latest in their series of "Insider&39;s Tips" designed to improve the overall travel experience. Travel Leaders&39; latest tips focus on strategies for making holiday travel as merry as possible.

"This holiday season, Travel Leaders&39; number one goal is for our clients to remain calm and bright, not only during their travels, but also as they prepare for them," explained Roger E. Block, President of Travel Leaders Franchise Group. "When we asked our Travel Leaders experts for their best &39;insider&39;s tips,&39; we received so many strategies on everything from booking travel to what travelers might consider shipping in advance, that we&39;ve posted much of their pre-trip advice directly on our Travel Leaders Facebook page. We also are pleased to share the best of their excellent recommendations on everything else here today."

Before Leaving Home
The watch words from Travel Leaders experts are simple: "Be Prepared."

Protecting the Home Front - Deepak Patel (Travel Leaders, Western Springs, IL) concurs: "Worried about what happens after your leave home Ask a trusted neighbor or friend to collect your mail and look in on things at your home while you&39;re away. Provide them with your out-of-town contact information just in case." Keep Copies of Important Items - "Bring along copies of all your travel confirmations," urges Sondra Wilson (Travel Leaders, Richland, WA).

"Know important phone numbers for assistance, including your travel agent, airline, hotel and car rental companies," suggests Janowski.

"Keep a list of your credit cards with you on your trip, but separate from your wallet," advises Mike Weingart (Travel Leaders, Houston, TX). "This way you will have the account numbers and phone numbers for the credit card company should your wallet or purse become lost of stolen."

Confirm Departures - "You should call ahead to confirm your flight is on time," recommends Patel. "You can also find out about traffic delays, parking changes and estimated wait times for security checks."

Checking-In Online - "To avoid getting bumped off overbooked flights, we suggest checking-in for your flight online within 24 hours of departure, and print out your boarding pass," urges Kim Fischer (Travel Leaders, Minneapolis, MN). "If you can get an advance seat assignment, say at time of ticketing, you are more likely to be safe from getting bumped. Your travel agent can help you secure a seat assignment in advance."

However, since airline seat assignments can change, Kim Gray (Travel Leaders, North Olmsted, OH) recommends, "Be flexible as flights are full and some families may not get to sit together on planes. Many aircraft equipment changes occur during the holidays so pre-assigned seat assignments may be changed or even canceled."

Vicky Voll (Travel Leaders, Glendale, CA) concurs, adding, "Some airlines even offer a discount for paying the fee online. Next day, look for the line that indicates &39;Bag Drop&39; to complete your check-in process."

Travel Fully Charged - In the event that your travel plans are disrupted, "Make sure your cell phone is fully charged," advises Joe Janowski (Travel Leaders, Liverpool, New York), who also recommends, "Know your connecting airport layouts to make your flight connections less stressful in the event of delays or tight connections." Dress Comfortably - "Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and footwear," urges Patel. "If delays extend your trip, you&39;ll be happy you are comfortable while waiting. Layer your clothing to easily adjust for cooler or warmer temperatures. Remember, slip-on shoes cut down on time when going through security check-points."

Below is an outline of the additional advice Travel Leader experts across the country shared in the full news release. The complete news release can be accessed by clicking here.

Airport Arrival
While Travel Leaders experts agree on many of the strategies outlined, one piece of advice was voiced more than any other: "Get to the airport early."

Increase Minimum Advance Time

Parking

Airport Check-In

Airport Security
Over the past year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented its new Secure Flight Rule, which theoretically should not impact the airport security screening process. However, Travel Leaders experts have practical advice for further speeding up the process.

Know TSA&39;s Rules Before You Go

Match Your ID with Reservation

Know Your Carry-On Restrictions

Minimize Security Procedures

Beyond Security

Remain Alert

Food

Staying Healthy

Keeping Kids Happy

Boarding Your Flight

Once On Board

Patience Is a Virtue
"One of the first things I advise my clients to do when travelling during the holiday season is to remember the reason that they are running this &39;Gauntlet of Holiday Travel&39; - to spend time with family and friends to create new memories," reminds Lederle.

"Be flexible and be prepared," advises Elaine C. Goad, CTC, ACC (Travel Leaders, Tyler, TX).
"Flights can be full and people can be cranky. Just don&39;t join in the cranky crowd - it is the holidays. Be happy!"

"Keep your sense of humor and when all else fails, remember to give thanks for even having the opportunity to travel and visit family and friends," offers Lederle. "There are many who are not as fortunate."

For more of Travel Leaders experts&39; "Insider&39;s Tips" for holiday travel, please visit us on Facebook by clicking here. When your holiday journey includes us, you travel better. To find the Travel Leaders location nearest you, go to http://www.travelleaders.com or call 1.888.206.TRIP (8747).

Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH) Prevents Damage&Identity Theft with new Technology

San Francisco, California July 30, 2011

Rent My Vacation Home dot com has new technology that checks every id and issues Travel Guard insurance for each stay unless the homeowner declines to offer this service.For a limited time this Rent My Vacation Home service is free for 30 days.

Mr. Jay Kalin CEO of Rent My Vacation Home dot com said, “No one who follows our patented check out system has ever had damage like below and we have never had identity theft or major damage to any homes in the 25 years we have need renting homes. This is not luck it’s our patented check out system. We rented Vacation homes before the internet unlike our competitors who try this the other way around .If she would have rented with the Rent my vacation home system the owner below would have had renters insurance to cover damage and she would have know the id of the person staying as well. I really am trying to prevent this from happening to homeowners.

Recently a woman's apartment in California was ransacked by a seemingly cordial renter who rented out her apartment on a competitors website. She had her home completely destroyed by a renter who turned out to be a vandal and a total fraud.

The Rent My Vacation Home dot com system verifies all data and identity then notifies the home owner of the inquiry and if they want to accept the rental.

The guy not only destroyed the apartment, but he also stole her identity, her locked-away valuables and and left the apartment in a terrifying state of disarray.

She returned home after a week of business travel to a "pungent odor" wafting from her apartment and opened the door to find a harrowing series of sights: The creep had "smashed a hole through a locked closet door" to remove her passport, credit cards and her grandmother's jewelry she had secured away. A camera, iPod and an old laptop had been stolen along with a backup drive containing "her entire life." Her own scanner had been used to photocopy her birth certificate and social security card. And then it gets really bizarre:

They did weird stuff too she said: "moving things around in a spooky, psychotic kind of way - creepy little things that I am still discovering as I dig through the wreckage - like cutting the tags off my pillows, and hanging a painting of Paris on the wall that I had never hung before."

Rent My Vacation Home dot com system would have prevented this from happening. Rent My Vacation Home has over 70,000 homes at this time and 83 network sites that cover every city in the USA and every state, the identities are checked and insurance issued before the renter enters the home. Rent My Vacation Home also has a scam section on the site and work with various laws enforcement agencies who report crimes of this nature. The Rent My Vacation Home system guarantees against fraud and guarantees the homeowner rentals or the money is returned. When renting out a home be safe and try to use a company that is prepared for the worst in advance.

Rent My Vacation Home dot com system would have prevented this from happening .They have 70,000 homes at this time and 83 network sites that cover every city in the USA and every state for sale and for rent. The Identities are checked and insurance issued before the renter enters the home. Rent My Vacation Home also has a scam section on the site and work with various law enforcement agencies who report crimes of this nature. When renting out your home be safe and good luck this year.

This technology from Rent My Vacation Home dot com must be catching fire as Alexa the internet reporting agency reports Rent My Vacation Home is up over one thousand percent on web prescience over a 3 month period.

For moe information call 800-699-7684

Leading Bhutan Travel Company and Bhutan Tour Operator Announces Special Royal Wedding Travel Packages

Thimphu, Bhutan June 22, 2011

Yetis&Dragons, a leading Bhutan Travel agency and tour operator located on the worldwide web at http://www.BhutanTravelAgency.com has announced a full line-up of special Bhutan Royal Wedding travel packages for the month of October 2011. The travel itinerary for these Bhutan holiday packages have been scheduled to coincide with the upcoming wedding of the King of Bhutan, His Royal Highness Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck.

In the wake of the British royal wedding held recently, the King of Bhutan His Majesty Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck announced his plans to wed Ms. Jetsun Pema, a highly accomplished and much admired young lady from the capital Thimphu, who does not share a royal lineage with the King. According to her official biography, the future Queen of Bhutan is the 2nd among 5 children of Dhondup Gyaltshen. Jetsun Pema is a keen student of painting and the fine arts. The King and the Queen both share a passion for the sport of basketball. The announcement of the royal wedding has generated great excitement among the people of Bhutan and the rest of the world alike.

“We at BhutanTravelAgency have been inundated with special travel requests from all over the world,says Lakey Wangmo, CEO and founder of Yetis&Dragons Bhutan Travel Agency, who is herself very excited about the upcoming royal wedding. “Our beloved King has chosen to marry one of us and not someone from a far away land,she adds with much fervor and a dose of enthusiasm thrown in.

The Magic of Bhutan and the Royal Wedding

The company has announced two full-service Bhutan tour packages which match both the spirit and the ambience of the much-awaited occasion. Both packages are specially designed around the time of the royal wedding with a view to maximizing the guest experience of the royal wedding which will take place in the month of October 2011.

Royal Wedding Enchantment

The first package, appropriately named Royal Wedding Enchantment, is a basic week-long tour of Bhutan centered around the capital city and its surrounding areas. Guests will be provided opportunities to participate in the wedding festivities organised by the locals as a gesture of their love&affection towards the king. Arrangements are being made for the company’s guests to witness the festivities around in full color, these festivities can be local festivals, mass gatherings for showing the respect to the king, groups meeting&singing in happiness, all in all events which are born out of immense joy which every Bhutanese has already started to feel. As soon as the wedding is solemnized, guests will depart on a whirlwind tour of the country and visit many of its temples, fortresses and monasteries located in different cities, and thereby witness festivities in various parts of Bhutan.

Royal Wedding Paramount

The Paramount package is a comprehensive 13-day deluxe luxury tour of the country which provides guests with a unique and unprecedented opportunity to first experience the festivities in the city where the royal wedding will be held in full splendor and then visits several major cities in the country in the aftermath of the royal wedding. The travel itinerary includes visits to Punakha, the former capital, the Bhumtang Valley and the Trongsa district.

Other star attractions of both the 7-day and the 13-day package include:

Chauffeur-driven private automobile or small luxury mini bus

English-speaking tour guides and every possible royal wedding commentary

Prices inclusive of luxury western-style hotel rooms based on double occupancy, three meals and snacks, evening outing and bar hopping too

Plenty of “metime woven into the itinerary for R&R, shopping and walks around town

Special activities for children visiting with their parents including the wearing of traditional and colorful Bhutanese costumes on special wedding days

Airport pick-up, drop-off and hotel transfers included

Since Bhutan has limited air connectivity with the rest of the world and a huge demand for airline tickets during this period is anticipated, Bhutan Travel Agency recommends that Festive attendees book their Bhutan wedding packages well in advance. Paro International Airport is Bhutan’s only international airport and is serviced exclusively by Druk Air which is Bhutan’s National flag carrier and connects Bhutan to India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Thailand via regular flights.

Bhutan Travel at a Glance

Bhutan is a tiny landlocked kingdom in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas just north of India. It is one of the last remaining monarchies in the world and is popularly referred to as the ‘Last Shangri-la on Earthdue to its pristine beauty and the carefully preserved culture. Bhutan is a welfare state where the government uses ‘Gross National Happinessto measure the nation’s growth. Bhutan travel is an experience in itself. The government of Bhutan limits the number of tourists who visit the nation each year in an effort to preserve its natural heritage and its delicate ecological balance.

Bhutan Visas

There are no visa requirements for Bhutan in the traditional sense of the term. All visas are issued on arrival and are processed in advance by licensed Bhutan tour operators. Guests are asked to initiate the process well in advance of their arrival dates and submit the visa forms to their tour operators for all members of the group at the same time with the official Bhutan visa fee of approximately US $20 payable in advance either with a credit card or wire transfer paid preferably along with the package costs.

About Yetis&Dragons Bhutan Travel Agency

Yetis&Dragons is a Thimphu-based full service Bhutan travel agency and licensed Bhutan tour operator which offers individual, group and corporate travel opportunities in Bhutan. Found on the Worldwide Web at http://www.BhutanTravelAgency.com, the company also offers Bhutan packages that can be fully customized in accordance with the requirements of both individuals as well as groups wishing to explore the country’s yet untouched and preserved beauty. The company welcomes sales inquiries from potential partners and resellers. All travel Bhutan services are provided in-house by a dedicated and highly experienced team of 120 full-time and part-time employees.

For more Information

URL: http://BhutanTravelAgency.com
e-mail: PleaseBotherMe(at)BhutanTravelAgency(dot)com

Media Relations

Media contact: Lakey Wangmo
e-mail: pleasebotherme(at)bhutantravelagency(dot)com
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/TravelBhutan

The Age of The Big Spender... Revealed

Cardiff November 15, 2009

New research from Confused.com has revealed attitudes towards spending on credit cards vary drastically between old and young. The price comparison site found vast differences between the generations with regard to applying for credit, maintaining credit and paying off credit.

Careful spending over the years may explain why 77% of the early 50&39;s do not worry about the refusal of credit cards when applying. In fact this group is so confident in the state of their credit history, 83% of them have failed to check their credit scores - an indicator of a person&39;s credit worthiness - for 12 months or more.

Unsurprisingly, it is the youngsters who struggle in securing extra funds. Thirty four per cent of early twenty year olds are refused credit - either immediately or after a referral. This could explain why almost half of this age group do not apply for credit cards out of fear of refusal, and a black mark next to their name.

Joanne Garcia, head of credit cards at Confused.com said: "Our research highlights the different spending habits between age groups. Approaches and attitudes differ, however the recognition in clearing credit balances must remain consistent. Those with existing balances should make every effort to clear them as soon as possible. Ignoring the debt, resulting in closure of an account by the credit card company is not advisable. This will have an adverse affect on a person&39;s credit rating that will remain with them for a long time, creating difficulties for a range of things in the future.

Those considering applying for a creditcard should visit Confused.com and use our new tool. This will show customers which cards on our site will be most likely to accept them. Not only is this service free, but it leaves no credit footprint - therefore does not jeopardise any credit ratings."

Confused.com offers a stark warning to the one in three 46 - 50 year olds who do not keep up with regular payments on outstanding credit card balances. Failure to repay will result in refusal for future funds. Ignoring the debt is ill advised and those tempted, should visit Confused.com&39;s debt management area for advice on how they can rectify certain situations.

For further information please contact:
Press office, Confused.com: 02920 434 398

Notes to editors
Research conducted by OnePoll during October 2009 amongst 2,000 respondents
About Confused.com:

Confused.com is one of the UK&39;s biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include car insurance, home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.

Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com&39;s service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.

Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.