Google searches for northern talent

摘要

There is one web site everyone goes to when they need to find something, but recently it has been Google doing the searching, and it's hoping to get results in Canada. Ontario's University of Waterloo became the scene of some unexpected commotion in March when Google sent Craig Nevill-Man-ning, its chief engineer, to give a keynote speech that was part job fair, part retro-'70s theme party. Banana smoothies were served in place of alcohol, and Lava lamps were set up rather than a tray to collect resumes, but its decision to rent out Federation Hall was seen as a major attempt to attract new talent. The party was open to more than the school's student body, which also raised questions about how many experienced IT people might seek out the search giant for employment.