the internet & the www chapter 8 working online computer components & networks, 2002
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The Internet & the WWW
Chapter 8Working Online
Computer Components & Networks, 2002
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 2 CCI
Setup• Considerations
– survey others on a proposed service– verify responsiveness through ratings– cost options– access to e-mail through another ISP
• Watch for additional costs and limited time offers– ASDL often requires both payment to a
telephone company and the ISP
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 3 CCI
FAQs
• Netiquette– treat all communications with the Internet as if
people will be able to read your communications many months afterward
• It has been proven that the simpler your connection setup and the fewer add-ins that you use, the better the performance of your browser
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 4 CCI
Internet Addresses
• So many URL names have been taken that currently additional naming conventions are being considered
• Countries are using their suffix in URLs to increase the numbers of address names available
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 5 CCI
Uses of the Web• Performing research
• Use applications online for limited time, rather than buy complete software packages, and install on a local machine
• Use groupware available online for more universal access during projects
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 6 CCI
Online Services• Online services mostly build on the concept
of community-building– AOL, CompuServe, MSN, Prodigy– ease of finding information– tailored to interests
• Portals– gateways expanding the functions of much
offered by online services
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 7 CCI
Advances
• Predicted bandwidth increase will help• Advances in artificial intelligence and
speech recognition may greatly increase the utility of the Web
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 8 CCI
Job Searches• Different résumé formats
– paper • submission should be word processed• templates are available with the program
– ASCII text• online many companies use scanners to preselect
candidates• ASCII text insures consistent reading• should not exceed 78 characters a line, as scanners
could cut off information
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 9 CCI
Résumés• HTML-formatted
– there are plenty of free sites available for posting résumés
– allows for quick updating; cheaper than mailing out corrections and updates
– demonstrates understanding of Web use
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 10 CCI
Many Job Guides and Centers
• Monster.com is the largest– http://www.monster.com
• Careerpath.com is best for specializing– http://www.careerpath.com
• More general careers see America’s Job Bank– http://www.ajb.dnl.us
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 11 CCI
More Sites
• Riley Guide to Internet Job Searching– http://www,jobtrak.com/jobguide
• Occupational Outlook Handbook– http://www.jobweb.org/occhandb.htm
• College Grad Job Hunter– http://www.collegegrad.com
Ch 8 FAQ Computer Components & Networks, 2002 12 CCI
Auctions
• Person-to-person auctions– such as eBay– charging only a listing fee
• Vendor-based auctions– often surplus or outdated
items– check to see if there is a
safety recall on item
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