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December 2005 - Posts

What happens when your target customer doesn't care about your product

Posted Thursday, December 29, 2005 3:32 PM by HeatherLeigh
I'm going to talk about this from the perspective of a staffing tools vendor because I'd be a target customer and I have some experience in the area (as a user). I guess it all starts with blogging, actually. When you are a relatively successful blogger, Read More...
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Kind of like work, kind of like fun

Posted Tuesday, December 27, 2005 11:59 AM by HeatherLeigh
Every year-end, I am faced with the fact that I didn't take all my vacation time. We can roll-over a year's worth and I've pretty much been rolling over the three weeks from my first year at Microsoft where you couldn't tear me away from my desk (no all-nighters Read More...
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Here's a Little Holiday Shopping Tip from Me to You

Posted Friday, December 23, 2005 9:20 PM by HeatherLeigh
So since we are on the topic of food and wine, here's a little holiday shopping tip for you. I was reminded of this earlier this week while reading Food and Wine magazines description of good "supermarket" wines. So before people start to wonder if I Read More...
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Let the Hamilton Family Eating Marathon Begin

Posted Friday, December 23, 2005 11:55 AM by HeatherLeigh
Oh, it's finally here. I'm filled with dread and delight. Three whole days with nary a hunger pang. My family celebrates Christmas and although the holiday takes place on one day, and we have successfully stretched out the festivities (and by festivities Read More...
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The Staffing Industry "Best (and Worst)"

Posted Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:01 PM by HeatherLeigh
I love lively debate. Remember that whole thing about ethics ? Dr. John has the masses in a frenzy again and I have to disagree with him again (hey, that's the magic of lively debate). I disagree with some of the entries on each list (I wrote about one Read More...
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Updating resume not just for the job seeker

Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2005 1:17 PM by HeatherLeigh
It may be time for taking stock of one's career over the last year...the holidays being so quiet and all and that resolution thing looming. But some folks are just happy where they are, thanks. Company treating them great, good pay, still loving the job. Read More...
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Opportunity for Podcasters: Howard Stern's move to Sirius

Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2005 10:56 AM by HeatherLeigh
I was thinking about this topic this morning during my AM commute, if you can call it that (7-12 minutes door to door). I've been listening to Howard Stern since the early 90s when I was in LA (and when he was available wherever I was living at the time). Read More...
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Mis-spelling a sign of genius? Maybe. Mis-spelling on your resume a sign of genius? I don't think so.

Posted Friday, December 16, 2005 10:37 AM by HeatherLeigh
If I had a nickel for every time I've heard someone say "poor spelling is a sign of genius", I'd probably have a quarter. But if I had a nickel for every time I saw a mis-spelled word on a resume, well, I'd have more than a quarter, I can tell you that. Read More...
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Also not as funny as he thinks he is... well, kind of...forget it, just buy an XBox 360 please

Posted Friday, December 16, 2005 10:12 AM by HeatherLeigh
XBox skit on the Daily Show yesterday . Don't get me wrong Demetri, you're adorable. And we love XBox 360 around here. I guess I must be out of your demographic (first clue: I think Jon Stewart is the dreamy one..hee!). OK, I admit it was funny-ish. Read More...
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When your pseudo-fake stealth marketing isn't as cute as you think it is

Posted Friday, December 16, 2005 9:51 AM by HeatherLeigh
Rarely does an advertisement, stealth or otherwise, make me want to trip someone and steal his lunch money. But this one does because it's not as cute as it thinks it is. Yeah, dude, we get it..you're so cool and stealth and cutting edge that we should Read More...
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This dancing candy bar has one word for you: "Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers"

Posted Thursday, December 15, 2005 10:23 AM by HeatherLeigh
So it's always good to have a sense of humor about yourself, especially when you are well known. No, I am not talking about myself. My ego isn't THAT big, though I try to laugh at myself regularly since gives me something in common with my peers (see?). Read More...
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Once upon a time, I went to college...and then I applied for this position. The end.

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:45 PM by HeatherLeigh
A lot of the things we do in Staffing have to do with judgment calls; professional ones. Not very different than a lot of other positions too (or personal life...syrah or chardonnay?). Who doesn't have to make decisions that don't come out of a manual? Read More...
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Pick your own dream team

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2005 3:29 PM by HeatherLeigh
I saw this in my Technorati links and thought it was a great idea...assembling your own "dream team"...and it has nothing to do with the fact that I am Dimitar's dream team HR person ; ) Anyway, I am going to give this some more thought and post my own Read More...
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Signs that Recruiters get Blogging

Posted Friday, December 09, 2005 11:31 AM by HeatherLeigh
Back in July of 2004, I asked the question: "Where are all the Recruiting Blogs?". I guess the sign that they are officially here is Recruiting.com's 2005 Best Blog Awards. The fact that there are enough recruiting-related blogs to award the "best" in Read More...
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Where do I want to be in 5 years? On a beach, with a nice cold drink in my hand. You?

Posted Wednesday, December 07, 2005 10:28 AM by HeatherLeigh
More than just interview folklore, the "where do you want to be?" question happens. It's happened to me. Frankly, when we were using "where do you want to go today?" as part of our brand message, how could we resist asking a version of that question during Read More...
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Is that a coffee cup on your car or are you just trying to wish me 'happy holidays'

Posted Wednesday, December 07, 2005 10:02 AM by HeatherLeigh
Post on the B2.0 Blog about Starbuck's "oops I left my cup on top of my car" marketing (I swear this looks like an Apprentice task). A guy drives his car around town with a cup of Starbuck's on top; it's actually affixed. As I commented on the original Read More...
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TheLadders and Marketing and Finance Jobs at Microsoft

Posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 7:01 PM by HeatherLeigh
TheLadders says "Find $100k + Jobs at TheLadders". They advertise less fluff, more six-figure jobs. For the job seeker, not wanting to wade through the a bazillion telemarketing positions when they really want a Brand Director role, this is a find. Pick Read More...
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Video Interview with Katy Hunter, Steve Ballmer's Speechwriter

Posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 6:00 PM by HeatherLeigh
Channel9 , usually the domain of the developer, has produced a new online video show highlighting women in technology at Microsoft. They are calling the show WM_IN (I think only because it sounds like "Women"...maybe there's some technical humor there Read More...
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Post-interview 'Thank You' notes

Posted Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:44 AM by HeatherLeigh
I'm quoted today in a WSJ Careerjournal article on writing thank you notes after an interview (subscription required...free trial offered). Speaking with Sarah about this a few weeks ago made me think about the practice and tips I could offer interviewees. Read More...
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Assignment: blog analysis

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 9:40 PM by HeatherLeigh
I was part of an assignment . Schweet. Read More...
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This is what happens when you leave your laptop unattended at Microsoft

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 9:17 PM by HeatherLeigh
You've been warned. Heh heh...teapot. Read More...
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Staffing Management Magazine Article in Blogging

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 8:33 PM by HeatherLeigh
This was published in the paper edition in September. A couple people have referred to it as my cover story, but it's not really about me (just a few quotes from me). Well written article on recruiting and corporate blogging. Read More...
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A Snowy Day and Working from Home

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 6:29 PM by HeatherLeigh
So we got our dump of snow yesterday. In the evening, once the temperature outside dropped to 31 degrees, I hit the road to avoid having to take the long road home (pretty and much less hilly, but long). My decision to work from home today was an effort Read More...
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Cut and paste...stop!

Posted Friday, December 02, 2005 3:34 PM by HeatherLeigh
Lately, I've noticed people cutting and pasting content off my blog and publishing it on their own blog. That's stealing and I don't like it. I'm totally OK with people quoting me, linking to me, etc., etc. But when it is obvious that someone is cutting Read More...
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Microsoft Get Serious About 'The Apprentice'

Posted Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:37 PM by HeatherLeigh
Tonight's episode of "The Apprentice" will feature Microsoft's own Live Meeting product team, part of our Real Time Collaboration Group. As reported in the Seattle PI , Microsoft took this opportunity very seriously. Can I just say how proud I am when Read More...
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If you get invited to a Nordstrom "Private Shopping Event", you should definitely go!

Posted Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:13 AM by HeatherLeigh
Last night, I accompanied my step-mother to Nordstrom's "Private Shopping Event". If any of you are wondering how bad my shopping issues are, you should know that Lynne was the invitation owner, not me! Last year, Nordstrom did a shopping event for Microsoft Read More...
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