Microsoft looks to nab Yahoo workers
Having failed to buy all of Yahoo, or even its search business, Microsoft is now looking to take an even more piecemeal approach--hire its workers.
Hmmm. Now who could Microsoft be targeting here?
(Credit: Microsoft)The company took out an ad in the San Jose Mercury News touting the fact that it has search jobs available in Silicon Valley.
"There are now very few companies that remain truly committed to defining the future of search and online advertising," the ad reads. "Microsoft is one of them."
Microsoft's not-so-subtle dig at Yahoo is particularly well-timed amid rumors that Yahoo is in a hiring freeze, or at least a cold chill and amid a rash of high-level defections.
In the ad, Microsoft touts its partnerships with Facebook, Viacom, and Dow Jones and suggests the fun of chasing Google.
"We have a long way to go," the ad states. "It will be an exciting journey. Come join us. We have jobs in Mountain View, Redmond, and around the world."
I'll be curious to see how the hiring push pays off. On the one hand, it would seem like for a whole lot less than $40 billion, Microsoft should be able to go on a pretty significant hiring spree. At the same time, I've heard of a lot of people leaving Yahoo, but haven't heard of any big names joining Microsoft.
But, I'm open to hearing about them. Hint. Hint.
During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried has changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. These days, most of her attention is focused on Microsoft. E-mail Ina. 
MS may not be a powerhouse by ANY stretch of the imagination, though at least they haven't thrown in the towel like yahoo did.
Doesn't matter how many good people Microsoft hire, the fact that this company is unethical, immoral, and downright criminal makes me ill just seeing them in the news. I'm using Firefox to visit news.com and I use OpenOffice to write my documents.
Enough said...
- by jodpur June 20, 2008 9:20 AM PDT
- Errr, will someone tell Bill and Steve that Yahoo did not fire the janitor?
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(13 Comments)The "talent" coming out of Yahoo now is viewed simply as overhead. These are executive types that came in through acquisitions. Of course they were taken in the back room and told politely that it was time to leave. Don't worry, I'm sure most of them got a pretty nice Golden Parachute (on top of the millions they made during the acquisition).
By the way, it's really laughable thinking about Yahoo engineers going to work at Microsoft. They thrive in an environment where original thought is encouraged. Heck, I had more original thougts in my sleep last night than Bill and Steve ever have.