Wishing to write a great blog but don’t feel you have time? Your wish is my command! I want to show you some practical ways you can write a blog post AND the best part is that you’re going to get it done in less than 10 minutes. Some might even take 15 minutes, but what is 5 minutes more? Before I begin, let’s cover some scary content-based blanketing the Internet:  quantity does not = quality. Most blog writers know the...
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  It’s the most universal expression in the world – two simple words that convey such a powerful thought. There are thousands of ways to express “Thank you”.  Saying thank you is not only a matter of good manners between people, but also a deep expression of recognition of kindness. The good feeling one gets because of a good deed towards them becomes an inner experience of a positive message projected back on the...
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I joined LinkedIn back in 2005. Approximately 2 years after the business networking site had launched. Like blogging, joining a community like this was foreign to me, but I thought the concept was really neat and wanted to learn more about it. I consider myself an open networker and truly see the value in having many connections. But, over the past year, I have noticed a tremendous amount of spammers sending me invites. I have become guarded and...
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Some of the engineering roles we have at Microsoft are best explained through the stories of the people who do the work day in and day out. Bing is one of the most exciting groups at Microsoft and has very strong, very dedicated Software Development Engineers in Test. This interview is to give insight into the role and to what it’s like to work on a web service at Microsoft. (too read more about this post, please find the original story at...
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Conduct people searches instead of a job searches. The majority of jobs aren’t posted online. Most hiring managers get a list of employee referrals before they even bother to view resumes from recruiters who submit them. Many studies have noted that 80% of jobs are taken through networking, but few have used the web to search and locate people they would actually enjoy working with and for companies that would give them solid career path. 3...
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Some of the engineering roles we have at Microsoft are best explained through the stories of the people who do the work day in and day out. Bing is one of the most exciting groups at Microsoft and has very strong, very dedicated Software Development Engineers in Test. This interview is to give insight into the role and to what it’s like to work on a web service at Microsoft. (too read more about this post, please...
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Video resumes offer a new way to get your foot in the door with a growing number of employers today. But are they working for you, the talent? Video resumes are short videos of the candidate basically selling themselves to employers. To be clear, a video resume is NOT your resume on video. It’s actually a short promo giving a “preview” to the employer of who you are and to take a look at your “real” resume...
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July 30th is officially the last day for Bing Cashback. It has been a great ride. Shopping remains one of the most significant things we do online and getting cash back for shopping is always a nice bonus. The whole Cashback program has shown us the ease of use when it comes to Bing Shopping and all of the trustworthy and respected sites that are official merchants on Bing Shopping.  As I look back on my Bing shopping...
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Blogging While Brown was more than just a conference for bloggers of color; it was about the latest technologies, tools and blogging all working together. The topics of conversations, panelists, as well as keynote speakers focused on several different issues on how blogging gives us voices and how to use our voices through the internet; not only by blogging but also through Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. In each presentation, the tools...
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“I am a Talent Sourcer who supports Microsoft’s Bing team. I am taking baby steps with social media; currently I am at the toddler stage. I am a Wife to 1, Mama of 4 and love Rodeos!” I have blog envy. Why is it that my co-workers can find interesting things to bring to the blogosphere? Often times, it can be the most mundane subjects yet, my creative colleagues can make the topic compelling, thought provoking and fascinating. I...
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