Netflix Is Back?

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OK they may be still playing juggle-the-rights, but Netflix did pretty well for Q4 (beating expectations), and numbers suggest they might be over that hump of sort of annoying everyone.

They're also abandoning their video game rental plans, which makes total sense.

Frankly this is a bit better than I expected, but as a Netflix booster who got disappointed in some of their activities, I'm not sure I can say "they're back," even though I love the service.  It's a positive sign definitely – and it looks like they're aware that Amazon is coming for them.

Oh, and again, where's OnLive in all of this . . .

– Steven Savage

The Resume May Be Dying?

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Well, not quite, but here's some interesting insights on how some companies are going more non-standard routes with resumes.  It's a bit fluffy, I'd have liked more information and statistics.

Now one thing to take away from this is that there's some cool ideas in here you could use no matter how traditional a company may feel about a resume:

  • You could do a video application of yourself and store it privatley, linking a potential employer or client to it.
  • You could work on your web presence (which I've hammered on anyway).
  • You can demonstrate your skill with projects.

Maybe you can get a jump on a trend – or make life more interesting for some poor sot in HR reading the 400th resume.

– Steven Savage

Change of Focus for THQ?

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THQ is exiting Kid's titles and focusing more on adult-focused content.  This also makes me wonder what the true fate of the WH40K MMO is.

This of course makes sense – THQ seems to be seeking direction, and this focuses them on a given market.  We can debate if it's the right or wrong one for the times, but it IS a focus.

Though if you're working there or thinking of it, be aware this is a time of change, and right now some folks are probably expecting pink slips . . .

– Steven Savage