Need hundreds of teen testers !!!
January 23rd, 2013
Street Owl, a partner with Flipgigs has launched a safe driving app for Teen to earn rewards based on their driving experience. According to government statistics, 12,000 Americans, 5,000 of those are teens, die each year due to car crashes directly related to unsafe driving. This app once launched will not only track speeding, but also braking, acceleration and cornering and encourage teens to drive safely. This app will give parents new knowledge and peace of mind about their teen’s driving when they’re not there, Not only will RefuelMe allow parents to support their teen’s independence, but also reward them with cash incentives for driving safely….and motivating them to practice safe driving habits.
Help to test this app while it is still in BETA. This app can save thousands of precious lives when released.
If you are a teen driver between the ages of 15-18 with an iPhone 4 or newer , install and test this app today, drive around for a few weeks and earn a $30 Amazon card from StreetOwl. Requires a parent to register as well . Both parent and teen profiles are verified through Facebook.
Go to www.flipgigs.com and click on the Refuel Me Banner ad today!
- The Flipgigs Team
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New Instagram Account and Contest!!! @flipgigs
January 17th, 2013Hello All you Instagrammers! Flipgigs just opened a new Instagram account! Right now we are holding a very exciting contest to all of our new followers! YOU HAVE THE CHANCE OF WINNING FREE GIFT CARDS!
What are the rules?
1. You must follow us on Instagram @flipgigs (also be one of the first 500…we will be checking!)
2. Like the contest Picture
3. Write Done in the comments
To receive double or even triple entries:
-Reblog our picture and @flipgigs in the comments
-Sign up online at Flipgigs.com for an account
Then in the comments write double (or triple) done!
And that’s it! You are one step…or three steps closer to a free gift card!
The winner will be posted on our instagram account once we hit 500 followers. The winner will then have 24 hours to respond before we choose a new winner. Spread the word! The sooner we hit the 500 mark, the sooner you could have a gift card in your hands!
http://instagram.com/flipgigs/
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Keep a Job…Even After the Holidays!
January 9th, 2013
During this time of the year, many companies that have been hiring just to fulfill the flow of potential increase of clients. But as the holiday season starts to end, so can many jobs. If you are one of those that have been hired because of this time of year, how can you ensure that you can keep your job, even after the holidays are over?
Here are a few tips:
1. Be punctual- It shows that you value your working time and also the time of others. It also shows that the job is really important to you.
2. Have Integrity- Allows the employer to trust you. In most cases if they like you, they will hire you again if needed.
3. Hard work- It seems like a obvious one, but it is true! Even if it seems like there is nothing to do, try to talk with a manager or supervisor and ask if there is anything else that you would be able to do.
In the end, hard work and enthusiasm for your job can move your boss to keep you in for the long haul. Try to get on his/her good side early, and show them why you would be a good candidate to work full or part time. Express to them how you feel about the matter. And who knows? Maybe you will be able to keep your job even after the holidays!
Posted By: Kiana Valdez
Social Media Intern for flipgigs.com
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The Benefits of Hiring a Student
November 26th, 2012The older the wiser, as the saying goes. But is there any advantages to hiring students over someone else? It may be surprising that there may be some benefits. For the student and for the business that hire them, it can be a win-win situation for both parties.
Take for example, character. What many students have in lack of experience, some make up for it with character. They are often more humble and willing to take direction and instruction. Students still in school or recently graduated may be looking for avenues of work that fine businesses can supply. Employers are then able to hire someone who may be more energetic and motivated at little or no cost, while the intern learns more about working in the “real world,” enhance their résumé, and a future job reference.
Another benefit is that it is possible to hire a worker that you wouldn’t need to have a long term contract with. But it will bring a new fresh mind on the team.
Students are not just good for babysitting jobs either. Often they can help with things involving social media and marketing. These days, students usually have extensive social media networks allowing them to be in contact with lots of people around the world in short periods of time. That means that with one click of the mouse your business could be looked at by lots of people. Typically in this day and age, technology is easily accessible and widely used by the younger population, which can also be used to increase the popularity of your company.
Use their inexperience to your advantage! Often students are able to learn quickly and be able to perform efficiently. And because they may have less experience than other potential employees, there is no need to make them unlearn any bad habits or old ways that more experienced people may have learned throughout the years. Also because of that fact, students may be more readily available to do jobs that certain people may feel is below them. This may speed up work flow because they would be able to do the more unglamorous tasks that no one else would like to do.
Believe it or not, students may even be more easy to manage. After the initial interrogation of “what do I do here” and “how do I do this,” they often are less likely to complain or argue with your instructions.
All people have talents, it is just a matter of finding those talents and improving on them. And it is good to remember too that, everyone has to start somewhere. And who knows? You may be helping the next Steve Jobs or Bill Gates rise to the top!
Looking for some students to hire?
Check out www.flipgigs.com to hire some students today!!
Posted By: Kiana Valdez
Social Media Intern for flipgigs.com
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For Parents…Who Can I Trust to Leave My Children With?
November 19th, 2012
Whether you are a single parent or not, at some point (although you really do love your children) you may find yourself looking for a babysitter. For some people they have a relative or a close friend or neighbor to hold down the fort while they are out. But what if you don’t have that option? How can you find someone to watch your children that you can trust?
STEP 1: FIND A POTENTIAL SITTER
There are many options to find people that will be able to help the family out.
One way is to ask around. Ask other parents who they call watch their kids. Now at least you can get a real life review and see how their sitter interacts with their kids.
Another good way is to use the internet for advertisements. Flipgigs is a wonderful tool to help find a sitter. Here you can post what types of things you would need a person to do for you under the “gig” portion. You can add anything from “picking Jenny up from school,” to “tutoring Jonny in 2nd grade math.” All interested people will then be able to respond to your ad. It is simple and easy…and it’s all at the price of FREE! What can be better than that?
STEP 2: MAKE CONTACT
Now you think you may have found your “dream babysitter.” But now what? Now is the time to establish contact. Get to know the person a bit more. Trade phone numbers and ask them some questions. How long have you been watching kids? What are the typical ages of the kids that you watch? Are you trained in CPR? What are your methods of discipline? You can also ask if he/she has any references that you could get in contact with.
STEP 3: MEET AND GREET
After establishing the initial contact you may feel like moving on to the next step, meet and greet. Invite the person over for another interview/meet and greet. Have the potential sitter meet with the kids and see how they like each other. Stay a while for a bit and then maybe leave to another room to see how the person and the children act when you are not there staring at them.
STEP 4: BABYSITTING TIME
Now that you feel more comfortable with the person, you may decide to take the plunge and hire them to be a sitter for you. Make sure that you lay out your house ground rules (both for the sitter and your kids). Make sure to give them all important numbers- to contact you, spouse, neighbor, police, fire department, etc.). For the first babysitting day maybe try to be not to far from home. You can call every so often to see how everything is going or even have a neighbor/friend check in every so often. If your circumstances allow, assure the sitter that it is okay to call/text you if they have any questions about certain house rules (if it is okay to let the children watch tv or eat certain things).
ASK YOUR CHILDREN!!!!
(If they are old enough to understand or talk.) Try asking them their opinion on the prospective sitter. They are going to be the ones spending time with that person so make sure that your children like them. Try to talk to them before the first babysitting session, encourage them to behave and to stick to the rules that you have set, but also tell them to see how the babysitter will act while you are gone. Make sure they are able to tell you if they feel uncomfortable in any way, maybe showing them how to use the phone to call you if something goes wrong.
STEP 5: CARRY ON
Hopefully you have been able to find a good and trustworthy caregiver to your children. Soon you may be able to not worry about them while you are busy elsewhere. There are people out there that will be able to fit your needs, it is just a matter of finding them! www.flipgigs.com is a great way to start!
Posted by: Kiana Valdez
Social Media Marketing Intern at Flipgigs.com
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