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July 2005 - Posts

Mortification potential: high

Posted Friday, July 29, 2005 10:43 AM by HeatherLeigh
Yes, you too can DateLance.com! Whew, good thing I am not "down with the 'big family thing'". You can read commentary from Monsterblog here . My personal take: 1) If it's viral advertising, I think hawking your employee's romantic life is bit gross and Read More...
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"Strategically aligned to the business"

Posted Monday, July 25, 2005 2:41 PM by HeatherLeigh
Keith Hammond's snark meter goes to eleven in his piece, "Why I Hate HR" (you might need a fast Company Subscription to view but I think the link goes public after the issue's been out a while). I agree with some of the points he's trying to make. "Strategically Read More...
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Is this a recruiting blog or what?

Posted Thursday, July 21, 2005 1:55 PM by HeatherLeigh
I remember talking about the lack of recruiting blogs a while back; wondering when more folks in recruiting were going to start blogging. Since then, especially recently, more recruiters have joined the blogging ranks. That's a good thing. I've also gotten Read More...
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MSN recruiter on the scene

Posted Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:28 AM by HeatherLeigh
Jenna to Google: "bring it" Read More...
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Gates on reduction in entrants into computer science

Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2005 6:21 PM by HeatherLeigh
In the Seattle PI today, Bill talks about declining university enrollments is CS . I don't recruit for CS directly, but many/some of the people that we hire into product strategy roles do get their undergrad degree in a technical major. Plus I think there's Read More...
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What happens when an awesome intern goes to BillG's house for a barbecue?

Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:23 PM by HeatherLeigh
Our awesome intern (sorry, when it comes to her, the words "awesome" and "intern" go together perfectly, so it's become a habit) Sakun went to one of the intern barbecue's at Bill Gates' house yesterday. I asked her to do a guest post about the experience. Read More...
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Quick video with Steve Ballmer

Posted Monday, July 18, 2005 3:34 PM by HeatherLeigh
Well I meant to post this when it came out , but...<insert excuse here...I won't bore you of if I do it has nothing to do with how busy I am>. Steve Ballmer talks about innovation and blogging. I might have gone in with some other questions if I Read More...
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Working an event

Posted Thursday, July 14, 2005 8:41 PM by HeatherLeigh
Here's my previous post called "Putting your best foot forward at a Networking Event". I'm starting to send out some invitations to the local finance event that we are holding in a few weeks. If you have sent me your resume but haven't heard back, don't Read More...
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Recruiting podcasts

Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2005 1:06 PM by HeatherLeigh
On his blog, Gerry Crispin links to podcasts he has done as the interviewer or interviewee, as well as his take on the podcasting medium (medium, channel, depends on how you define podcasting). I'm going to do a post soon on Staffing industry leadership Read More...
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Rock and Roll Reality

Posted Tuesday, July 12, 2005 8:07 PM by HeatherLeigh
Anyone else watching Rockstar: INXS? I can't help myself, but you already knew I was a reality TV junkie, right? I can't even remotely justify a relationship between this show and work so no recaps forthcoming. Though I can't resist a few comments here Read More...
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Retail alphabet game

Posted Tuesday, July 12, 2005 6:46 PM by HeatherLeigh
On A is for Advertising ...I thought I would be good at this but I can't get more than 4 or 5. Have fun out there. PS: I just ate some cheese stuff that is past it's freshness date and really stinky. If you never see me blog again, just know that it wasn't Read More...
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Minesooota

Posted Tuesday, July 12, 2005 2:12 PM by HeatherLeigh
This is why I like Minnesota . Not just because someone proposed it but because it is actually happening. Note: this is a non-partisan post, but if anyone presses me on it, I am siding with the sauerkraut. via Dave Barry (magnate for all weird news) Read More...
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If you are going to blog, be an expert...or at least act like one, but definitely don't be a person (yay sarcasm!)

Posted Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:59 AM by HeatherLeigh
From MarketingProfs.com, Susan Solomon writes about blogs that bore her . I agree with some of her points, but not all (guess what, the parts I don't agree with are the subject of this blog post...it's more fun that way, don't ya think?). Specifically, Read More...
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Making changes...learning how to relax a little

Posted Monday, July 11, 2005 4:48 PM by HeatherLeigh
In the past, when I've gotten into a heated discussion with someone, I've often been told to "relax" (which incidentally, has the opposite effect..."don't tell me to relax")...it was earlier in my career and it's possible that I needed to. I end up caring Read More...
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World news and personal responsibility

Posted Thursday, July 07, 2005 11:09 AM by HeatherLeigh
I've been trying to stay away from blogging on "news"...I figure that there are enough news related blogs out there...that that isn't why people come here...that it could take over my blog if I start commenting on how I feel about politics, world events, Read More...
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Giving the little guy a head start

Posted Thursday, July 07, 2005 10:26 AM by HeatherLeigh
I'm always a fan of the little guy (or gal)...the underdog...the *new* person trying to do something different, do something on their own...asking for advice before they ask for help. To that end, I'm going to point you to a new recruiting blog. It's Read More...
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