Google Venturing In Blogging? … Hiring Bloggers?

By Angsuman Chakraborty, Gaea News Network
Wednesday, September 20, 2006

GoogleI am not talking about providing blogging software / service like Blogger. It looks like Google (at least Google India) may actually venture into blogging themselves. Their quarter page advertisement for hiring in Times of India (one of the leading Indian newspaper in English) is very interesting.

Google is searching for writers who choose their words carefully and relish the spirit of competition.

“If you have a clear, concise style and can use words to inform and persuade consumers, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join the Google team in India…”

They are also organizing an offline competition - Google Wordmasters Challenge (details at www.google.co.in/wordmasters ) in 10 major Indian cities on 30th September, 2006. This is obviously a recuitment drive too.

Discussion

abhishek
October 5, 2006: 12:48 am

Great opportunity guys, come forward and showcase your writing capabilities


anshulbangalore
October 2, 2006: 4:49 am

anshulbangalore@rediffmail.com:
I have not heard nor received any communication from goggle on the contest,obviously it is over,if not for some reason,do send me a mail to enable me to take part in the contest please.
awaiting your reply,
many thanks,

anshulbangalore@rediffmail.com


Sapna Reddy
September 29, 2006: 6:18 am

Hey, where’s this much touted competition and how come I’ve not recieved any confirmation or atleast an acknowledgment of registration?

September 28, 2006: 10:22 am

where are you arranging the offline competition in Kolkata? I need to know the venue if I have to turn up on spot timely on the 30th of this month…there is only a day in between….Kindly notify me otherwise I’m at a complete loss.


bireswar chattopadhayay
September 27, 2006: 9:10 pm

1.With varied ,rich and colourful experience, in a life spanning over 73 years and
2.having had the opportunity of learning english during the british regime and thereafter
I still hope, inspite of accumulated frustations, to make meaningful contributions to the ongoing human endeavour for a better and happier life.

September 27, 2006: 2:23 am

Wish you all the very best of luck!


Harshita Chaturvedi
September 27, 2006: 1:55 am

I hav recieved a confirmation for the Google wordmasters challenge……….I’m too excited to get it. I’m a software developer by profession & I jus hope that I’d get thru wid this contest.

September 26, 2006: 7:33 am

Im going to take part in this competition;Jus’ got the confirmation.Dont’ know how they shortlisted but yeh Im goin to taste the first Google drive in my career.

Wish me luck.

Apparao


kiran makhija
September 26, 2006: 2:41 am

word pictures can speak volumes and in this times of stresses with very little time available to every human, it becomes imperative to say whatever one wants to convey in as little time and fewer words as possible.

September 25, 2006: 12:48 am

Writer’s competetion is something which I am eagerly awaiting to participate.

September 24, 2006: 2:52 am

Words are the most poerful find of mankind.It holds the essence of life!


Gayathriesreedhar
September 24, 2006: 2:46 am

I would like to participate in the Writer’s competition to test my writing skills with the best writers.


Lakshmi C
September 23, 2006: 11:30 am

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny”

I’m not aware of the owner of the above quote. I have read it many, many times, every time i read i’m filled with a positive energy, which evokes an introspective meandering. It helps me in redefining simple human values, which were effotlessly passed on from generations yore. Why are we, in this generation have falied to do the same to our children? Where have we gone wrong? As parents? Or the children?

Google has no horizon in influencing the thoughts and the thinking process of the innumerable visitors every minute across the globe. We as thinking writers, are we not committed to the cause of passing on a generation with positive energy and simple values?

Think…. Commit…Lead…


Sapna Reddy
September 23, 2006: 9:11 am

Writing was, is and will be my forte but with Google’s encouragement and backing I see myself transforming into a word alchemist.


mehtob
September 23, 2006: 7:24 am

the most beautiful thing in the wolrd is the word itself


mehtob
September 23, 2006: 7:22 am

the most beautiful thing in the world is the world itself


S M DAS
September 23, 2006: 7:03 am

It is a great opportunity to enjoy my favourite profession - writing. I am indeed looking ahead to the competition.


priya prasad
September 23, 2006: 6:54 am

The numerical and the alphabet posit for our superior understanding of the world and beyond. Numbers elucidate logic and reasoning inexplicable otherwise; and lexical medium objectifies and quantifies the blabber of our mind that is an indispensable pre-requisite for human development and progress. This need is further felt in a rapidly changing world where a clear representation of thoughts is crucial for effective solutions. Such healthy synergy between Google and myself will help me cash in on my mental prowess by enriching my life experience thus.


Sharmila Mitra
September 23, 2006: 4:19 am

Words…they are like homing pigeons…pamper them, let them fly…words will find their own way and come to rest on the blank page of your mind!


Sharmila Mitra
September 23, 2006: 4:16 am

Google wordmasters challenge is where I want to be….it promises great fun and learning! But I can’t register!Please help!Now!


Kantharaj
September 23, 2006: 1:14 am

writing is art of self expression, can create, stimulate and enchant people who reads such writings


k. govinda reddy
September 23, 2006: 12:10 am

its designed all trypical modes


Aarathi.M.Krishna
September 22, 2006: 11:49 pm

Join google make life easy


Aarathi.M.Krishna
September 22, 2006: 11:48 pm

I want to join for the contest.


Aarathi.M.Krishna
September 22, 2006: 11:47 pm

I’m looking forwrd 4 the contest.
I would like 2 join 4 the contest


S.Ramanathan
September 22, 2006: 10:43 pm

I have a way of saying things with the right words that connect with people.


gopal
September 22, 2006: 10:40 pm

Silence is the best mode of communication,however being human,we are gifted with extra intellingence for Read write & speak. It would be fun to take part in google competition to measure my skill/intelligence which is GOD’s gift to human kind.


anshulbangalore
September 22, 2006: 10:26 pm

It is wonderful google taking this initiative of identifying people with writing talent and creating a vibrant blogger’s community.I would be happy to be a part of this global movement in dispensing and receving thoughts,knowledge and ideas.I may not be wizard in computing knowledge,but i am for sure worldlywise.Hope google would support me on this.


amir husain
September 22, 2006: 9:53 pm

I believe that i will change the whole world with my words.

September 22, 2006: 9:58 am

I do look forward to the competition

But really, its not so much the style, but the content and the zest in expression that draws in and keeps the reader coming back again and again

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