The rafters at GM Place

Opportunity for IT Consultants with Public Sector experience

IT Consulting opportunity with premier strategy and technology firm.

Premier strategy and technology consulting firm client is looking to selectively expand their strategic IT capability by adding exceptional, principal track professionals to their Public Sector Diplomacy and International Development practice. This is a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a passionate management consultant seeking significant career enhancement and upward mobility.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor of Science and/or advanced academic degree in an IT-related field. A degree combined with business/economics or public policy would be a plus. The incumbent will have a minimum of 7 years of progressively increasing responsibilities and experience in the Information Technology industry, blended within the Department of State, USAID, or multilateral development banks, and/or global corporations, including a minimum of 3 years of experience working at top tier strategy or IT management consulting firm.

For consideration, interested parties should submit, in electronic format, a resume and a cover letter outlining reasons for interest in this opportunity to lkearschner@boyden.com. [More details at boyden.com]

2009 Recruiting Excellence Award Winners

* Best College Recruiting Program - Ernst & Young
* Best Corporate Careers Website - Yahoo
* Best Diversity Program - Microsoft
* Best Employee Referral Program - Accenture
* Best Employer Brand - Ernst & Young
* Best Retention Program/Practices - American Cancer Society
* Best Strategic Use of Technology - Microsoft
* Recruiting Department/Function of the Year - DaVita

E & Y recognized for the second or third year running. Read the story here.

The 3 email rule for effective communication.

Ever get dragged into a seemingly endless trail of emails in which questions or statements are misunderstood or deflected? Check out Cathy McCullough's "3 email rule."

1. You send me an email asking for help or clarification or advice
2. I respond via email with my thoughts, comments, questions, etc.
3. You send another email back with additional questions, or the need for clarification. (3 emails have been sent - hence the name of the rule.)
4. I pick up the phone and CALL YOU to discuss the matter.

NCAA - live bracket

This is great - a bracket with live score updates. How cool is that?

DC Bound

Going here tomorrow
View Larger Map. Any suggestions for mid to late afternoon spots on Wed?

World, meet Google Voice.

Here's how it works: Google Voice assigns a unique phone number to each user. Calls to the Google Voice number can then be directed to any other phone line. The service also provides a hub for all messages. The online command center also enables a user to customize greetings for friends and family or ward off unwelcome callers. Read more here.

On tap, on snow for Har's 40th

Snow (from backyard) packed cooler - a "Warsteiner" for the Brier and Harlan's 40th.

Heaven in a cup.

Yes, there is a God and she is roasting beans in Chicago. Black Cat all the way!

If you are in the 'hood, call at least 30 minutes ahead and I will crank up the beast.

Crazy car-sighting in South Florida

Saw this on the strip in South Beach, Florida last Friday. A crazy machine, it packs 1000 HP.

The Veyron consumes more fuel than any other production car, using 40.4 L/100 km (6.99 mpg-imp; 5.82 mpg-US) in city driving and 24.1 L/100 km (11.7 mpg-imp; 9.76 mpg-US) in combined cycle. At full throttle, it uses more than 115 L/100 km (2.46 mpg-imp; 2.05 mpg-US), which would empty its 100 L (22 imp gal; 26 US gal) fuel tank in just 12 minutes.

Cool new tech toy/tool.

Can't decide between a new netbook or a tablet? How 'bout both? Click here to read about the Touchbook.