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Sourcing, Screening & Scavenging via LinkedIn

Started Dec 13, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes

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Kelly Blokdijk replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: What is the worst thing a candidate showed up to an interview wearing?'

At one company, a very plump and well-endowed young lady came in wearing an extremely low-cut top - fortunately, the person who greeted her (a female security guard) suggested she cover up before entering the facility for her interview. One…

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Kelly Blokdijk replied to Sandra McCartt's discussion 'It's a Great Day in the Neighborhood'

Wonderful to read this! Nice job, Sandra. Anytime someone tells me "your not like other..." it always seems like a good thing, but it helps to understand why they feel that way. How amazing would it be if this scenario could be…

Feb 6

Kelly Blokdijk replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: How do you manage a candidate who is currently employed but reluctant to give references?'

It would be interesting to know why a person is reluctant to provide references. For instance, if perhaps they have been burned in the past by a company (or recruiter) not being respectful of their privacy and confidentiality and contacting…

Feb 6

Kelly Blokdijk commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

Sorry for the delayed feedback! Linda - I appreciate your contribution as well! The "credibility in the toilet" is rather close to my exact words to the person delivering this advice... Completely agree on the lying part. Small lie,…

Jan 27

Kelly Blokdijk commented on Recruiting Animal's blog post 'Desperate 4 Guests'

From now on, any "new" guests will have to live with the stigma of being a product of your desperation... Not too enticing I must say! Anyway, I'm sure I would be on the receiving end of your (sound quality) wrath due to only…

Jan 27

Kelly Blokdijk commented on Simon Parkin's blog post 'Your Integrity, Your Reputation and the Ability to Succeed in HR & Recruitment'

Terrific article, Simon! Integrity is something that I seem to think about constantly. Yeah, really - I should get a hobby or something! From a personal perspective, I think that characteristic along with authenticity is my "secret…

Jan 27

Linda Ferrante LoCicero commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

Sorry, Kelly, I should have commented on your blog as well, but I got a little carried away.... I have an issue with people who claim to be 'social media' experts. Social media is still relatively new and unless someone is sent here…

Jan 17

Linda Ferrante LoCicero commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

Oh, Sandra, you are SO right on!! I have shown some serious restraint on this subject, but your rant just about sums it up! For the record, when I am speaking with people who have done this, or if these people contact me through LI, I…

Jan 17

LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!

Out of curiosity, I recently listened in on a group “lesson” given by a self-labeled social media expert. This person regularly delivers LinkedIn training and claims they have “gotten people jobs” through the following technique as well as other profile building tips related to SEO, keywords, etc.The expert recommended that unemployed people should create a group on LinkedIn and give themselves a title such as CEO, VP of Marketing, Relationship Director, etc., of that group related to their…See More

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Sandra McCartt commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

I got more but i will save them for a special occassion like the next one that raises his greasy head. :)

Jan 13

Kelly Blokdijk commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

Thanks everyone for your comments. Special thanks to Sandra for kicking off the conversation with that perfectly revolting analogy. Every now and then when I encounter this nonsense it is helpful to get some reassurance that there…

Jan 13

Amy Ala commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

heh... Wal-Mart People... :)

Jan 12

Sandra McCartt commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

I think some of these people are the "fish" from that free dating website called "plenty of fish" or maybe they are Wal-Mart People who finally got a computer. Take a look at POF and you will know how they got to be…

Jan 12

Alan Blender commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

I have been looking for a Productivity Solutions Manager for a while now. The position has been a revolving target but that is not the reason I am responding to this. I have looked at a lot of the resumes of these so called experts and most of them…

Jan 12

Sandra McCartt commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

@james, Lol, I almost ended that rant with: Now ask me how I really feel about these jackasses? Jerry and I were giving one of them who posts little blurbs of his blog here, closes comments and links to his site, a hard time on twitter. He responded…

Jan 12

Dr. Suresh Raghavan commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!'

Its like everything else, as long as there are Buyers, there will be Sellers..

Jan 12

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Name: Kelly Blokdijk

Job Title: Talent Management Coach & Consultant

Company: TalentTalks

Which best describes your profession?: Independent

How many years have you been in the business?: 10 - 14 years

Which industries do you work in now?: All Industries

College/University: Chapman University

Are you interested in split placements?: yes

How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?: I help others optimize their talent to achieve individual and team success... "Creating a Voice for Talent"

What recruiting tools can you not live without?: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Website: http://www.talenttalks.com

Blog: http://talenttalks.wordpress.com/

Online profile/Homepage: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyblokdijkattalenttalks

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LinkedIn profiles: fake, phony & faux is NOT the way to go!

Posted on January 11, 2012 at 8:09pm 16 Comments 0 Likes

Out of curiosity, I recently listened in on a…

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Is it really that much of an imposition to extend a little professional courtesy?

Posted on February 26, 2011 at 8:35pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

A fellow HR–industry colleague, Andrew just checked in to run something by me about an interesting experience he recently had. He wanted to get my take on whether “we” collectively as peers in the same talent acquisition, talent development and talent management realm, have a shared obligation to support each other career-wise.

Prior to this particular conversation, my…

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