IBM buys SPSS Max Effgen, July 28, 2009 The big news today was IBM’s purchase of SPSS. The implications are big in the predictive analytics space and for business intelligence in general. But there is another reason for this post. Back in 1994, I had interviewed at SPSS. My father suggested I send Jack Noonan a resume directly….
Not All Supply Chains Are The Same Max Effgen, July 25, 2009December 2, 2013 Because I cannot get enough of the Amazon/Zappos deal, check Read Write Web: Getting the Goods: The New Amazon/Zappos Supply Chain Story. I touched on some of this via the customer experience lens in my post: Amazon buys Zappos.
Kiva, the robots behind Zappos Max Effgen, July 25, 2009 More on the Amazon Zappos deal…specifically the robots. Amazon’s Acquisition of Zappos Is “A Good Thing for Kiva,” Says Robot Company’s CEO. Also check Forbes, “Bot-In-Time Delivery” for more about Kiva.
Tron Legacy Trailer Max Effgen, July 24, 2009 When your blog is called 12Sided, The Blog, you have to link to the Tron Legacy trailer. Tron was one of my favorites as a youngster and I am actually looking forward to this movie. I played an awful version on the family TRS-80 Model 3. Decked out with 2…
Amazon buys Zappos Max Effgen, July 23, 2009December 2, 2013 So the big news from yesterday is Amazon buying Zappos. Cash and stock and all that. Congrats to two of my favorite online retailers. The financials are one thing and will be debated. I believe that this will be a great deal for both companies. Also, the notion that Zappos…
Perfect the Elevator Pitch Max Effgen, July 20, 2009 Some great advice for your next interview. Pitch yourself. Inevitably you will be shuffled from place to place and interview to interview. Why not craft your own elevator pitch? Check How to Perfect an Elevator Pitch About Yourself. I found this via LifeHacker Get Comfortable Bragging to Perfect Your Elevator…
Do you have any questions… Max Effgen, July 19, 2009 If a candidate is qualified, I tend to judge by the questions the interviewee asks. It shows the level of interest and a slice of the behavioral aspects of the individual’s work approach. People that ask no questions or questions about compensation before an offer never get the job. Check…
More love from Zappos… Max Effgen, July 16, 2009 So I just received another upgraded shipment from Zappos. These guys are great. I order a shoe and it is delivered within 48 hours. Cannot be more satisfied. Then I read about this “calamituous RFP” (links: below) and think what kind of agencies would publicly complain? Don’t they know that…
7 Great Interview Questions Max Effgen, July 13, 2009 A key to get the job is to ask great questions. Check this well written article: Seven Great Questions to Ask at a Job Interview. Have questions. Get answers.
50 Common Interview Questions Max Effgen, July 12, 2009 Older, but relevant post: 50 Common Interview Questions. The salary questions/answers are only half correct. Being prepared is the best luck.