Joey DiGangi III, Author at KDAN Blog

Making the Most Out of the Professional Network – Kdan’s Tips & Tricks for LinkedIn

In this article, we will show you how to create a professional profile, add contacts, and engage with other members.

No matter what stage you’re at in your career, whether you’re just starting, searching for your next job, or happily employed, we think that making solid professional connections is critical to being as productive as possible! One of the Kdan Team’s favorite outlets for getting connected is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool where members can connect with other professionals, share information, and discover new opportunities. The site allows users to create their profile, upload a resume, add connections, and participate in discussions.

We love it so much that we want to share a few tips that, depending on your current employment status, will help you make the most of this remarkable professional networking resource!

Top 10 Industries in Need of Workplace Mobility

Here are 10 that we think can have higher workplace productivity if they implement workplace mobility strategies

“There’s an app for that.” Apple’s 2009 tagline is even more relevant today. Smartphone usage has risen since then, with over three quarters of Americans reporting that they own one of these hand-held miracles of innovation in a 2017 survey. Consumers are using smartphones to order food, access their financial records, find a ride home, and more. But what about businesses? As smartphones continue to do more, what industries can benefit most from ditching the monitor for a mobile device?

Cloud-based technology like Cloud Contact Center means that a company’s agents can service the clientele regardless of their geographic location without being constrained to a physical office or specialized hardware.

As a global app developer with a focus on workplace efficiency, we found that the most likely beneficiaries of the “BYOD” (bring your own device) trend are industries that get bombarded with paperwork and need more effective document management systems. They also have on-the-job responsibilities that require immediate attention. Here are 10 that we think can have higher workplace productivity if they implement workplace mobility strategies: Continue reading “Top 10 Industries in Need of Workplace Mobility”

How to Summarize an Article With Markup’s Auto Summary

Are you are looking for a way to quickly summarize a long article? Don’t miss out Markup’s AI-powered Auto Summary! Read on to learn how it works.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become more and more accessible for businesses and even individuals in recent years. Organizations, like AWS, Google, Azure, Oracle, and IBM, incorporate AI into applications and help users process data like never before. Our productivity tool, Markup, infuses artificial intelligence into its Auto Summary function and shows users how to summarize an article with little to no effort while building a shared knowledge base with their colleagues, classmates, or friends.

Essential PDF Requirements for Learning

Why do you need to know about the essential PDF requirements for learning? COVID-19 is affecting most major institutions and causing economic and supply chain upheaval. Almost every planned gathering has been cancelled or postponed to promote social distancing. The education industry is facing similar disruption. Many colleges are extending spring break, delaying classes, or cancelling the semester.

These changes are going to impact the way classes are taught, as many schools are switching to online learning to keep classes from being canceled. If you’re preparing to become an online student, you’ll want to make one tool a part of any plan for the coming months: a PDF reader.

Not all readers are created equal, and picking the right tool for yourself can make all the difference. We’re going to break down four key functions your PDF reader needs to perform to ensure a good e-learning experience. Continue reading “Essential PDF Requirements for Learning”