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Quoted: Many communities dream of becoming the next Silicon Valley. But Seattle is actually doing it.

New seattle startup - helps in tracking recruiting campaigns. "Applicant Tracking System".

Quoted: Catch the Best is a web-based application for small teams to manage the hiring process. Save your inbox from being flooded with job applicants, collaborate with your teammates to find the best hires, and streamline the hiring process.

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Steve Yegge released all of his internal Amazon blog posts, including this interviewing bible.

Quoted: Software/Developer Job Interview Questions and Answers, sorted by language, technology, functional area

You know, just in case...

A friend of mine is a recruiter and tells me the same thing, and it is especially more true in high tech.

Quoted: When you've worked at only one employer for your whole career, writing a resume that wins interviews may be no easy task. The reason: Some hiring managers and recruiters may take a dim view of your single-company job history. While you might see signs of loyalty or job security, they may wonder why you haven't moved to a better opportunity or been recruited, among other questions.

Quoted: "It's an absolute red flag," says Daniel Barr, a partner with Christian & Timbers, an executive search firm in New York. "I would proceed with caution before recommending someone with a real long tenure with one corporation to a client." His main concern, he says, would be a candidate's ability to adjust to a new work culture.

this is the temp agency i'm using at the moment. nice people. i like that it's small and woman-owned, and focuses largely on administrative positions. (rather than tech or physical jobs like some other agencies) they also do some work with local nonprofits, which is why i chose them.

Quoted: Molly Brown Temps: Provides temporary and permanent placements at all levels of office personnel.