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March 2007 - Posts

Visually impaired blogging

Posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 12:45 PM by HeatherLeigh
One of my blog readers, John, is vision impaired and reads blogs with the use of adaptive technologies.He's wanting some advice on identifying online resources to assist him in finding a position in clerical work or customer service. John posts his questions Read More...
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Tape worms can be fun....

Posted Friday, March 23, 2007 9:42 AM by HeatherLeigh
OK, probably not really. But some of our friends overseas may have a different perspective on little itchy critters. Ummm, I guess that's definitely seeing the positive side of things. Of course, now I'm incredibly troubled by the idea of eyelash mites Read More...
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We interrupt this broadcast for more news of the obvious

Posted Thursday, March 22, 2007 6:34 PM by HeatherLeigh
What? Wikipedia may not be accurate? Read More...
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A little disconcerting

Posted Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:05 PM by HeatherLeigh
I just had one of those moments at the gym where I think someone recognized me from my blog. This happens every once in a while. Someone looks at me as if they know me and I have never seen the person before. Kind of like they are greeting someone they Read More...
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If you don't have time to tell me what you are looking for, I don't have time to recruit for you

Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:37 AM by HeatherLeigh
This isn't a rant and it's not intended to be a big complainy post about hiring managers. I've been fortunate to work with amazing hiring managers in my career; ones that have really been a highlight of my job (OK, mostly just at Microsoft). The few that Read More...
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Madlibs for lazy bloggers

Posted Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:49 AM by HeatherLeigh
Dear Bloggers and friends, I'm so sorry I haven't blogged since week before last (time frame). I have been incredibly (adverb) busy (adjective). And my inbox (noun) has been overflowing (adjective). I have some blog posts in mind and hope to get them Read More...
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Let's just deal with the fact that fast food is not good for you, shall we?

Posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 2:35 PM by HeatherLeigh
Obviously, I am not the only health conscious consumer out there. I can't imagine I am the only one to call bull on some of the marketing being done by fast food companies. I just got a flyer in the mail about the newly renovated McDonalds. It used to Read More...
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Exactly what you think it's going to be

Posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 9:43 AM by HeatherLeigh
Overheard In The Office This is some hilarious stuff...some of these people should look around before they say stuff. Or stop talking on the cell phone in a restroom stall...we can hear you....the accounstics are excellent. Seriously, please. Read More...
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I did it.

Posted Sunday, March 11, 2007 1:31 PM by HeatherLeigh
I met one of my personal goals today. I ran (well, jogged actually) a 5K race without stopping. I have to admit that one of the reasons that I didn't mention it before is that I was worried I couldn't do it. I've been running intervals lately to get my Read More...
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I prefer that you predict the end of the world on a Monday, not a Friday

Posted Friday, March 09, 2007 10:09 AM by HeatherLeigh
From Dave Lefkow . Seriously, what happens when you show up for the interview looking nothing like the shiny 2-D you? It's kind of Max Headroom meets Match.com bait and switch tactics for job seekers. Should you even worry about the fact that you aren't Read More...
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Bill Gates on investments in education, visas and public sector R&D

Posted Friday, March 09, 2007 8:48 AM by HeatherLeigh
I try not to talk about anything political here but unfortunately, there are political issues that impact my ability to do my job; the availability of talent in the American workforce to meet our hiring needs. I'm not sure where I am going to be in ten Read More...
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Be picky about where you park

Posted Wednesday, March 07, 2007 9:21 AM by HeatherLeigh
Today, Seth Godin writes about where you park and the message it sends to the people you work with. While we might wonder what Seth is doing watching people park and then re-park their cars, he makes some good points. It's really about whether you are Read More...
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Future Microsoft employee delivered at 65 MPH

Posted Thursday, March 01, 2007 5:15 PM by HeatherLeigh
Microsoft employee Brian Kirkman and wife Liz raced to the hospital where they planned to deliver baby, Juliet. The kid had other plans. King 5 News Seattle Times NPR "she propped her leg up on the dashboard and delivered Juliet as her husband drove in Read More...
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