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June 2005 - Posts

Human Resources Executive Magazine article about HR blogging

Posted Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:40 PM by JobsBlog
Just ran across a Human Resources Executive Magazine article that mentions me, my pup Oliver, my parents … and even my runny nose! The internet is so silly!! I love it! So Oliver (my older dog) is mentioned in this article ; Andi (my cat) was mentioned Read More...
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Tom the Turkey: The "unofficial" mascot of Microsoft Atlanta

Posted Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:18 AM by JobsBlog
Jim visits the Microsoft Atlanta office and introduces us to the office’s mascot … Tom the Turkey . The Microsoft jobs based in Atlanta don’t fall into the same category of jobs that I typically write about (SDE, SDET, PM) – but if you are interested Read More...
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Redmond's Marymoor Park goes wireless!

Posted Wednesday, June 29, 2005 8:59 PM by JobsBlog
After work today, Josh , the boys (our pups – Oliver and Duncan), and I cruised into Marymoor Park to take our usual romp around the dog park . Entering the park, we sped right past a new sign tacked to the side of a softball field. Josh and I looked Read More...
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JobsBlog ... What's your deal?

Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2005 2:30 PM by JobsBlog
It seems JobsBlog has some new readers hanging around so I wanted to take an opportunity to welcome you, give you all a little history around this blog, and point to some past articles that may be of most interest to you. JobsBlog was launched in March Read More...
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Bite of Advice: Update your resume regularly

Posted Tuesday, June 28, 2005 9:48 AM by JobsBlog
The Suggestion Kitty says . . . Keep your resume up-to-date . . . even if you aren’t actively looking for a job. Treat your resume as a “living document.” If you are in school, update it once a semester or quarter. If you are in the workforce, update Read More...
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The Building 19 Trash Can

Posted Monday, June 27, 2005 4:22 PM by JobsBlog
Hi Gang – Sorry that I’ve been missing in action for the last several days. Things have been crazy around here. While trying to catch up from Tech*Ed and a few days of vacation, I’m also feeling the end-of-the-fiscal-year crunch (it’s our “ship cycle” Read More...
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Why we can't escape blogs ... even at music festivals!

Posted Friday, June 17, 2005 8:53 PM by JobsBlog
While in Tennessee last week, Josh and I swung by the Bonnaroo Music Festival to check out the Dave Matthews Band . I grew up in the same town where they hold Bonnaroo so my Dad’s friend was cool enough to swing us some VIP tickets to the show. (Thanks, Read More...
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The answers to the puzzle questions

Posted Friday, June 17, 2005 8:20 PM by JobsBlog
Thanks to everyone who sent me email about the puzzle questions from last week . I’m a little behind on email, but I’ll get back with you next week. Promise. In the meantime, I thought I should reveal the correct answers to the puzzles. No sense in keeping Read More...
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Corporate advertising and recruiting … It should go hand-in-hand

Posted Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:21 PM by JobsBlog
Little known fact …. Did you know that Microsoft’s corporate tag-line “Your potential. Our passion” was actually a Microsoft recruiting brand slogan first? The story is (and I’ve heard this second hand so, CMG folks out there, correct me if I am wrong) Read More...
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Take the Tech*Ed Puzzle Challenge from your own home!

Posted Friday, June 10, 2005 4:21 PM by JobsBlog
Many of you have asked about the questions I posted for the Tech*Ed Puzzle Challenge. Since my blog will be dark for the next few days while I’m vacationing, I thought I’d leave you with that. Work on them while I’m gone, and I’ll post the answers next Read More...
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Whew ... Tech*Ed is over. But it sure was fun!

Posted Friday, June 10, 2005 4:11 PM by JobsBlog
Well, Tech*Ed is over, and I have to say it’s been a great experience. The networking opportunities were fabulous … not only with the awesome people I met who don’t work for Microsoft ... but also with the Microsofties who work down the street but I had Read More...
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My thoughts on the CNET article

Posted Wednesday, June 08, 2005 9:33 AM by JobsBlog
Hey everyone – Gretchen here. Still alive and kicking, and still employed by Microsoft. :) Yesterday, one of my rather controversial blog entries was referenced in a CNET article . Needless to say, there's been a lot of worrying and crying in my hotel Read More...
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When should recruiting stop?

Posted Tuesday, June 07, 2005 1:09 PM by JobsBlog
Happy Birthday to my buddy and co-worker, Jim - over at the Jobseeker's Revenge . Jim posts a funny entry today , but his message is serious ... When should recruiting stop? Microsoft has gotten better about making sure we keep employees engaged once Read More...
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Where is Gretchen at Tech*Ed?

Posted Tuesday, June 07, 2005 12:56 PM by JobsBlog
If you're at Tech*Ed and still haven't found me, your chance is not gone! :) Here's a list of places I'll be in the next few days: Right now: I'm writing this from the creepy, Matrix-looking "Communications Network" area. I'll be here for another 30 minutes Read More...
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Learn. Solve. Get Lucky.

Posted Sunday, June 05, 2005 10:23 PM by JobsBlog
This year’s Tech*Ed theme is Learn – Solve – Grow. Playing off of that theme, I’ve created a little game called Learn – Solve – Get Lucky. Wanna know more? Good. Pretty much, my game is the unofficial Tech*Ed Puzzle Challenge. Some folks from Microsoft’s Read More...
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Tech*Ed: Monday - Where will I be?

Posted Sunday, June 05, 2005 10:06 PM by JobsBlog
Greetings from Tech*Ed! And for all of you NOT at Tech*Ed, worry not. I’ll post content for you this week, too. I’m just a little preoccupied with all the festivities. After a red-eye flight into Orlando and a filling breakfast at Cracker Barrel, I was Read More...
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Geek Dinner at Tech*Ed

Posted Friday, June 03, 2005 4:00 PM by JobsBlog
Chris Haaker is organizing a Geek Dinner in Orlando on Monday night . I'll be there. Email Chris or check out his blog if you are interested! gretchen Read More...
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JobCast: Paul Sliwowicz ... Microsoft developer and hockey player

Posted Friday, June 03, 2005 3:16 PM by JobsBlog
Wow. I bet you thought I was never going to post another JobCast. I’ve just been really busy, but JobCasts have not gone away! Today, I speak with Paul Sliwowicz, a Software Development Engineer with the Windows Device Experience Team. Paul tells us a Read More...
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Be yourself in an interview

Posted Thursday, June 02, 2005 2:26 PM by JobsBlog
Great yet simple advice from Louise over on the Blue Sky Resumes blog: Be yourself . I know this sounds way corny, but I really believe that (when it comes to interviewing) things happen for a reason. You can desperately want a job, and rejection can Read More...
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Gretchen at TechEd in Orlando next week

Posted Thursday, June 02, 2005 2:06 PM by JobsBlog
Just wanted to give a shout out to anyone who will be at TechEd next week. I’ll be around … not sure where yet, but check back on my blog for daily updates of where I’ll be. And give me a shout if you will be around and want to meet up. I’m not doing Read More...
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The catch-22 of the Computer Science world

Posted Wednesday, June 01, 2005 4:38 PM by JobsBlog
Chalk this up to one of the things I’ve been wanting to blog about but haven’t …. Last week, USA Today reported that (as we’ve been hearing for a while) fewer students are majoring in computer science . Recruiters have been preaching this message, but Read More...
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The talent landscape, and why I'm ready to lose it

Posted Wednesday, June 01, 2005 1:13 PM by JobsBlog
Update 6/7: Welcome, new visitors! Wow, I'm surprised. I didn't think my little rants were news worthy. Let me first say that the point of this post was to create a dialog between recruiters, hiring managers, interviewers, and candidates ... and I think Read More...
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