IT Masala

Google Labs recently launched a Google Voice Local Search, which is basically a free 411 search similar to 1-800-FREE-411.  Its an experimental service to make local-business search accessible over the phone.

You just need to call the number,you don’t need a computer, you don’t need an Internet connection, and you don’t even need to use your cell-phone keypad. It’s voice-activated, and you can access it from any phone (mobile or landline), in any location*, at any time.

To try this service, just dial 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) from any phone.

Its free of charge. However, your telephone company may apply regular charges for making a phone call or receiving an SMS.

* It’s currently only available in English, in the US, for US business listings.

Google Voice Local Search [Google]

I am in now probably by a telephonic interview from RIT ( may get ..so ).  I am getting ready for it from all angles . As its my first official interview and that too on telephone . This interview is for the graduate assitantship that i have applied for. So i thought why not "google" some (found this useful link..) and get to know some tips for making this interview a successful one.

So here are some tips by Penelope who is a is a columnist at the Boston Globe and Yahoo! Finance.

1. Attend to your surroundings

2. Dress for the part

3. Stand up ( i felt this weird ..but its a must)

4. Prepare for the most obvious questions

5. Don’t forget to close

Special Note : Don’t forget a key component of a successful interview — even for a phone interview: A thank you note.

I felt something's weird about these tips , but you will be convinced when you go through the whole article.

via [ Brazen Careerist ]