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Rebecca Thorman Just got a note from a contact looking for recs for a new position. Here's the desc: "We're interested in hiring someone who is skilled in all things Internet marketing. We're based in the SF Bay Area & are launching a redesign for our flagship site. We want someone who understands SEO, the effect of social media on SEO, someone who can reach out to influencers, bloggers, media, do PR, get articles written, create innovative & non-traditional ways to generate awareness." Sound like you? LMK.

Heather Conroy I'm not sure where to ask this question as there is no TED groups here (none that I can find anyhow) but in my small isolated city a TEDx has been formed and they have an upper age limit of 35 years. I find this annoying and I might just rock up anyway. But my question is am I too sensitive about being excluded? Does anyone else see problem with this policy?

Kelsey Balcaitis Just finished "Crush It" by Gary Vaynerchuk. I didn't find this book particularly mind-blowing or containing information that hasn't been said a million times other places. Some of his info was good, but I felt like he was just praising himself for most of the book. If you aren't familiar with social media or entrepreneurship, but have an idea you want to grow, this is the book for you. But if you have some background in social media, you might find this book a little repetitive. Anyone else?

Ritika Sanghi What are some good, high-class (Basically Cutting-Edge) IT companies to work for in London? Google has an office there, but besides that are there any top companies for software engineers/IT program managers? Any interesting and well-funded IT startups in London?

Boon Chew Hi all, I work at a small London web startup, and we're looking to hire someone local, based in London, UK for a Community Manager/Content Strategy post. If you think this sounds like you, give me a buzz!

Andrea V. Lewis I want to know do prospective employers REALLY check all the references you put down? I have an interview next week and they're asking for 4-6. What types of information do they want to get out of previous managers, bosses, HR representatives, etc...

Cecilia Ussher Is it better to quit or be laid off?

Lori Dreyer Hi Penelope, I was or will be soon laid off. About 16 of us were let go and our positions outsourced to vendors. We were chosen based on our territory's not our performance. I was the 5th ranking performer..No.2 and 3 were also laid off. Should I say I was laid off? or outsourced in my cover letter? Should I even say this in my cover letter? I do mention my ranking in the ocver letter and my resume. Please advise! Thank you!!

Maurice Walshe Hmm very quiet in here anyone up for a Christmas meet up/drink ?

Penelope Trunk Trying to decide what I think of this. Wondering: Is the FTC regulating blogs absurd when blogs make so little money. What do you think?