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December 2005 - Posts

What's it going to take for me to put you in BillG's car today?

Posted Friday, December 30, 2005 10:13 AM by JobsBlog
" Sit in the driver's seat where the most financially powerful man in the world once sat. " You can use his original car phone, cigarette lighter (never used!), and road-side emergency kit (slightly used). He probably even transported software in this Read More...
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Show your Admin the love ...

Posted Wednesday, December 28, 2005 1:22 PM by JobsBlog
A few months ago, I mentioned that getting to know and respecting your group’s Admin was amongst the crucial steps to making your way at Microsoft. Well, now it seems that someone else got that memo ‘cause look at what you can now buy at the Microsoft Read More...
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My proposed Microsoft Interview question ...

Posted Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:53 AM by JobsBlog
I propose we add this one to our interview question arsenal. Let’s see how you all approach it .... Does brownie batter have more or less calories once it has been cooked? Enjoy! Discuss amongst yourselves. <And now for the background on this question Read More...
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How gud can u spell?

Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2005 10:27 AM by JobsBlog
Typos on resumes. Recruiters hate them. Hiring Managers hate them. Heather really hates them . :) And others agree . I don’t think you’ll find a resume guide out there that doesn’t equate resume misspellings to the death of your candidacy. But really, Read More...
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2005 for JobsBlog: The Good, the Bad, and even more hires!

Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:40 PM by JobsBlog
2005. Wow. I didn’t think this year could get more interesting than 2004, but it sure the heck did. :) As the end of the year is now upon us, I felt it was time to take a stroll through the last 12 months and, as is tradition , share with you our successes, Read More...
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What happens when you anger a bunch of recruiters who blog? :)

Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2005 12:58 PM by JobsBlog
In case you don't follow the recruiting blogosphere :), there's been quite a lot of blog talk spinning around the past few days. Why all the chatter? In a recent ERE article on the Best (and Worst) in Recruiting , Dr. John Sullivan listed blogs in his Read More...
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Bill and Melinda Gates (and Bono!) named Time magazine's "Persons of the Year"

Posted Monday, December 19, 2005 8:55 AM by JobsBlog
Well, the title says it all. BillG, his wife Melinda, and rocker Bono were named Time 's "Persons of the Year." “For being shrewd about doing good, for rewiring politics and re-engineering justice, for making mercy smarter and hope strategic and then Read More...
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The Microsoft Program Manager

Posted Friday, December 16, 2005 3:38 PM by JobsBlog
On JobsBlog, we've written about Program Managers before - but Steven Sinofsky just posted the granddaddy of all "what is a PM?" posts. Check it out ... PM at Microsoft If you're considering applying for a PM position or are currently scheduled to interview Read More...
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A Super Recruiter action figure ... for real??

Posted Friday, December 16, 2005 9:36 AM by JobsBlog
Cindi from Recruiter Illuminati points to HotJobs new campaign to entice recruiters / companies to sign up for their service ... The Super Recruiter . According to Cindi, HotJobs is also giving away recruiter action figures (I know!) at trade fairs. A Read More...
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Even more interview tips from The Apprentice

Posted Thursday, December 15, 2005 2:37 PM by JobsBlog
As promised (and to stay true to tradition ), I now bestow upon you my thoughts on the interview round of Martha’s The Apprentice . Woo-hoo! :) But seriously, could they edit that segment to make it more unpleasant to watch? This is an "interview process" Read More...
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Job Search at the Holidays

Posted Thursday, December 15, 2005 11:14 AM by JobsBlog
Is it best for a job seeker to postpone his/her job hunt until January? Everyone wants to know what happens to the job market during the holiday season. I thought I would give you a little insight: Things are a bit quieter now at Microsoft. Many employees Read More...
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Please don’t force me to send your resume to the “junk mail” folder

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2005 3:43 PM by JobsBlog
Today, marked a first for me … I right-clicked and asked Outlook to send all emails from a certain sender to my junk mail. That’s not new, but what was new is that that sender was an applicant. Wait, wait …before you get all upset with me, let me explain. Read More...
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Voting really, really has opened in the 2005 Recruiting Blog Awards!

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2005 9:15 AM by JobsBlog
Ok, ok. I know I promised not to blog about this again , but since the previous voting was suspended and erased, anyone who voted for JobsBlog for the 2005 Recruiting Blog Awards needs to go and vote again . :) So I feel the need to inform you. :) Some Read More...
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Eastsiders are people, too

Posted Tuesday, December 13, 2005 11:40 AM by JobsBlog
Wow, Jenna’s ode to Seattle livin’ sure stirred up the Eastside pride . It’s good to see all of you Eastsiders out there representing ! I think if I can make one definitive statement it is that everyone’s experiences, needs, and preferences vary, and Read More...
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Seattle

Posted Monday, December 12, 2005 3:45 PM by JobsBlog
There is a natural debate that happens with people who live in the urban area of the Pacific Northwest, and it starts like this: “Do you live in Seattle, or on the Eastside?” I live in Seattle, so when I ask the question, I curl my nose a bit when I say Read More...
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Merry Christmas, Katrina

Posted Monday, December 12, 2005 10:56 AM by JobsBlog
This is what Katrina looked like from space, a collective mass of swirling marshmallow clouds. It is a curious and wonderful thing to observe from space. However, those who lived beneath it had a different point-of-view. No need to show to show the devastation Read More...
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Where's the money?

Posted Friday, December 09, 2005 2:45 PM by JobsBlog
My team's Market Researcher (yes, we have a person whose job it is to research trends about you and your life ... creepy :) sent me this link to Salary Survey 2005 in November's Software Development magazine. (You have to sign in - free - to see it.) Read More...
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Voting has opened!!! - Ack, actually, it's closed

Posted Thursday, December 08, 2005 4:32 PM by JobsBlog
Update: Grr ... Ok, looks like voting has temporarily closed , and they are trying to make this contest a little more organized (which is a good thing). However, it means that when voting does open again next week, you'll probably have to resubmit your Read More...
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But what about the rain?

Posted Thursday, December 08, 2005 4:04 PM by JobsBlog
I blogged about the weather recently, so I’m not going to do it again ... but a MSFT VP shares his thoughts on it here: Seattle: The Emerald City (Really!) Jenna Read More...
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Microsoft Recruiting in the blogosphere - 12/8/05

Posted Thursday, December 08, 2005 1:02 PM by JobsBlog
Time for my most recent “pulse check” on what people are saying about Microsoft Recruiting. I read a lot of feeds, and while I can’t include every relevant item I see, I do try to include the highlights and offer a balanced view ... LiveBlog: my interview Read More...
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Can BillG grant your wish?

Posted Wednesday, December 07, 2005 8:15 PM by JobsBlog
I've never seen the tv show Three Wishes , but it's hosted by fellow VandyGirl Amy Grant so it can't be all that bad. :) Anyway, it seems that on Friday night's episode, Bill Gates will grant someone their " dream job ." The richest man in the universe Read More...
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A checklist to evaluate your offer

Posted Wednesday, December 07, 2005 12:31 PM by JobsBlog
Monster.com offers you a handy Job-Offer Evaluation Checklist . <via Employment Digest .> To this list, I would also add questions that specifically address the group / team / product within the company you are considering joining. How does this Read More...
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Moving On

Posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:00 AM by JobsBlog
Do you need to move for your new job? If so, don’t under-estimate the importance of relocation benefits. Like most benefits at Microsoft, the relocation benefits are world class. If you have to move for your job and are offered a relocation package, here Read More...
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Never too proud to beg ... :)

Posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 8:25 AM by JobsBlog
Alrighty, I admit it .... I'm a sucker for contests and attaining signs of recognition ... like a cool logo for this blog saying it's one of recruiting's best . That's right ... The 2005 Recruiting Blog Awards (sponsored by Jobster ) are now live, and Read More...
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Channel9: Women in Technology

Posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 6:56 AM by JobsBlog
Be sure to check out Channel9's new feature: WM_IN - Women in Technology . From interns to vice presidents there are some amazing women who work at Microsoft, and we want to feature them on Channel 9. Charles Torre and Jennifer Ritzinger have started Read More...
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I am not the all powerful Recruiting Oracle

Posted Monday, December 05, 2005 3:23 PM by JobsBlog
Shocking, I know. But it's true. I don't have all the answers ... even though I usually believe I do. :) While I was out a few weeks ago for the Thanksgiving holiday, I returned to many frantic comments and emails urging me to respond quickly because Read More...
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Biscuits, gravy and resumes…

Posted Monday, December 05, 2005 6:00 AM by JobsBlog
When I need a fast-food fix, I know where to go. When I need a burger, a chicken sandwich or fish sammich (as some of us say in the south), I immediately have a place in mind. I know who will cook it, how it will taste ,and exactly how much it will cost. Read More...
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Transparency

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 11:40 AM by JobsBlog
In a recent blog post of mine a reader, Pradeep posted the below comment : Transparency in recruiting is a lost art. Is it an utopian dream or an actual possibility? What are the constraints that make this currently non-existent? Legal issues? or just Read More...
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I've always said they had cool t-shirts ...

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 10:10 AM by JobsBlog
This tactic might work here, too ... you never know. :) P.S. Have you seen Microsoft's t-shirts on college campuses this year? I LOVE them. g Read More...
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Want to work on Office LiveMeeting, the group featured on last night's Apprentice?

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 9:32 AM by JobsBlog
Well, Microsoft survived its appearance on The Apprentice , although the offerings from the candidates weren't overly impressive. I have to say - and I know this is cheesy - but I did get a few tingles when the Donald hyped the company and the task for Read More...
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Microsoft meets the Donald

Posted Thursday, December 01, 2005 6:00 AM by JobsBlog
Don't forget to check out Microsoft on The Apprentice tonight. I look forward to your commentary tomorrow. I'll provide my own, too. :) g Read More...
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