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The Power Of Social Media In The World Of Professional Opportunities

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The Power Of Social Media In The World Of Professional Opportunities   So, exactly how much do I need to delete from my IG profile before applying for my dream job? Did that question ever cross your mind before? Well, if you said no then maybe you should start thinking about it! On Device Research did a study surveying people from the U.S., China, India, and the UK where they found that 1 in every 10 adults and young adults were turned down for employment due to their actions on social media.   Also, there are many articles that talk about how posting on social media can have an impact on one’s job. Research has shown that about 18% of employers have fired people because of something that was posted online, and about 70% of them screen candidates’s profiles before hiring ( Donald, 2022 ). That means that even if we do have our dream jobs, we should still ask ourselves if we’re comfortable with our bosses seeing our posts. You can also take a look at this very entertaining arti...

Philly’s Best Hot Chicken, ASAD’S!?

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  Philly’s Best Hot Chicken, ASAD’S!? A Little Bit Of Background It all started with people talking about the crazy long line of customers cutting through the Roosevelt Blvd as they wait to place an order of hot chicken.  In July of 2022, Asad Khan, the founder and CEO of ASAD’S Hot Chicken, opened “the best” Halal food spot in Philadelphia. This small business had started in the parking lot of a gas station (7300 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA) and now has a total of three locations, a second location on Cottman Ave and another one in Bensalem.  From being called “Gas station chicken” to being featured on The Philadelphia Inquirer and in Philadelphia Magazine ; this business had made its success through social media and the love of the people.  My Experience? Simply Delicious! I live in Northeast Philly and I pass by ASAD’S on the daily. I must say, it is very tempting to try a place when you see many people waiting in a line to order food from opening to closing...