I am currently the CMO at Jive Software and a frequent speaker, blogger and work-a-holic. Although I write about social software, my opinions are biased in favor of Jive's collaboration and community solutions. I live in Portland, OR with my wife and two sons.
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If that doesn’t get a good smattering of creative folk then…
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Hey thanks, Dennis. And you’re right, I should have mentioned that the role is in Portland.
You are so freaking handsome… wow.
Nice. The well spoken and uber-creative youngsters accentuate the value of open thinking. Doesn’t working in a collaborative environment remove some of the requirement for proximity (”the role is in Portland”)?
@Mike, Proximity is desired but the right person is the right person.
I’d apply today, but I don’t look like either of the 2 in the sketches. Good luck, it’s a great idea for a job ad.
Hi Sam - Very clever. I like this idea.
Well, for what it’s worth, I haven’t had one video from an applicant.
Not yet anyway…
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