This is an all new low in my opinion. LicketyShip sent out the following email.
Friends,
LicketyShip is looking to hire 2 amazing guys. If you can help us hire one of them, we’ll buy you a 37†Plasma TV (and we’ll deliver it in 4 hours :
If you know one of the people we’re describing below, please e-mail me at ******@licketyship.com.Thanks, Paz
Guy #1: Web Developer Extraordinaire
Proven experience developing websites for highly trafficked consumer businesses
Ability to construct HTML/CSS/JavaScript (manually if necessary)
Expertise in cross-browser compatibility (Firefox, IE, Safari, Opera)
Expertise with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or Macromedia equivalents
Experience in conducting usability with end users a plus
B.S. or M.S. in Design, Computer Science, or related experience Desired (but not required)
Exposure to leading edge JavaScript frameworks like Dojo and Prototype
Have built consumer tested Flash and Action Script applications
Some exposure to ASP.NETGuy #2: Web Application Developer
2+ years developing .NET or J2EE Web Applications
3+ years developing business applications
Strong OOA/OOD experience
Strong communications skills
BS or MS in Computer Science Desired (but not required)
XML and REST Web Services
Software Development Kits
Now if you ask me this sounds a bit desperate. However it was a good experience working with these guys. They have a solid product that they can and probably will bring to market. Oh yea tell him Joe Crawford refered you hehe. If you have the capabilities above contact Robert and tell him I said to give you the TV







