"This is not uncommon at all. Unfortunately, I've seen some rather unprofessional behavior directed at existing employees suspected of looking for another job. One particularly nasty exec when as far as contacting another company to tell them…"
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InMail Identity Crisis
Started Apr 4 0 Replies 0 Likes
Obviously, it is not uncommon for "sharing" to occur between colleagues at the same company when it comes to fee based accounts or memberships. For example, a company may elect to purchase only one…Continue
Quick question for those reviewing resumes: do you click LI URLs or look up profile manually?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aaron Lintz Apr 15. 6 Replies 1 Like
When an applicant lists their LinkedIn URL on their resume, how likely are you to click right from the document versus look them up manually by name? Continue
Tags: URL, link, search, Recruiting Tools / Sourcing, profile
For those that use "LinkedIn Recruiter" upgrade, anyone willing to share your experience?
Started Apr 11, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Just curious if you find the "upgrade" worthwhile and what you feel is the most beneficial access that you didn't have or wouldn't have had otherwise.Also, someone mentioned to me that they recently…Continue
Tags: advanced, search, recruiter, connections, technology
Sourcing, Screening & Scavenging via LinkedIn
Started Dec 12, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Do you have a premium LinkedIn account?Have you considered purchasing the upgrade?What value does it or would it provide to you as a recruiter?Are the "benefits" listed in this article relevant to…Continue
Tags: recruiting, jobs, screening, sourcing, social
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Kelly Blokdijk commented on Jai Turner's blog post 'Employee Posted their Resume: Do you Save them??'Kelly Blokdijk commented on Will Thomson's blog post '50 Friends I Met in Twitterland- You MUST Meet'"Thanks, Will. I'm quite flattered to be included along with such impressive fellow-tweeters. Kelly B @TalentTalks "
Aaron Lintz replied to Kelly Blokdijk's discussion 'Quick question for those reviewing resumes: do you click LI URLs or look up profile manually?'"If you do want to look the person up on LinkedIn, open a private browser session and search for them from Google.
LinkedIn generic search
"first name last name" "city or LI metro area"
This way your profile picture does not show…"
Nigel Coxon commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'Fooling Around with Candidates Everyday'""A simple "sorry, but no" goes a long way"
Not for me I'm afraid. Maybe it's because we work with a largely well-educated and analytical candidate pool by nature (scientists) but just telling them "Sorry,…"
Kelly Blokdijk posted a discussionInMail Identity Crisis
Obviously, it is not uncommon for "sharing" to occur between colleagues at the same company when it comes to fee based accounts or memberships. For example, a company may elect to purchase only one "seat" or account for a job board or other recruiting related resource, but then have multiple users access the tool. (I'm sure the vendors are fully aware of this situation even if their contracts and agreements prohibit this practice). I and others periodically receive LinkedIn InMail sent under…See More
Kelly Blokdijk commented on Tony Hogeveen's blog post 'Why Your Resume Objective Can be an Instant Fail'"For certain, I don't have any great resume objectives to share, but here is an opinion of resume objectives in general.
Objectives scream "out of touch" with the modern employment world, oblivious to current career marketing…"
Kelly Blokdijk commented on Amy Ala's blog post 'Resigning My Position As Career Coach of the Universe'"At least once a week someone will contact me and ask is I know any headhunters I can introduce them to.
ME: maybe, but first why is it that you are interested in meeting them?
THEM: I need someone to help me find a XYZ job.
ME: Oh, Ok.…"
Paul Slezak commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'Fooling Around with Candidates Everyday'"It’s always nice to call a candidate, tell them how impressed you were with them at interview and either invite them back in for another meeting, or to perhaps even verbally offer them a job.
It’s not so nice to have to call a candidate,…"
"Good post Kelly. I like your writing! "The best thing to do is not get too emotionally attached to any particular position at any stage of the process". So true. If you have been that candidate who hasn't had…"
Kelly Blokdijk posted a blog postFooling Around with Candidates Everyday
A person recently contacted me through LinkedIn and requested some time to speak with me about their “complicated” employment situation. I wasn’t sure whether they were seeking my advice about their current employment or how to approach the search for something else. (They are currently employed, but looking for a new…See More
Kelly Blokdijk commented on HRNasty's blog post 'Forget the candidate experience, think recruiter experience'"Excellent example of "how it should be" Mr. Nasty!
My only critique of your article is that I think the generational references diminish the point. EVERYONE deserves a positive candidate or recruiter experience - no age limit…"
Kelly Blokdijk commented on Kelly Blokdijk's blog post 'Special Delivery: Who Ordered the Spam?'"Wow, Erik - that is freaky story. Sounds like he was pretty impressed with his scheming and finagling. Isn't that how con artists work? Getting others to trust and recommend them enough until they obtain a level of access to a bigger pool of…"
Kelly Blokdijk commented on Amy Ala's blog post '“You Don’t Speak For Me” – A College Student’s Thoughts on Donglegate'"Amy – this is definitely a blog I wanted to respond to. However, when I first read it I was suffering from a major case of ADD and couldn’t conjure up a coherent thought or comment. By the time I returned to RBC, there really…"
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Kelly Blokdijk's Blog
Fooling Around with Candidates Everyday
Posted on April 1, 2013 at 7:00pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
A person recently contacted me through LinkedIn and requested some time to speak with me about their “complicated” 
employment situation. I wasn’t sure whether they were seeking my advice about their current employment or how to approach the search for something else. (They are currently…
Continue Recap of this week's RBC lessons: don't monkey around with lies
Posted on March 22, 2013 at 8:00pm 6 Comments 2 Likes
Lesson #1:
You may or may not be able to train a monkey to recruit
Lesson #2:
Anyone with a keyboard may be capable of writing their version of career advice and getting it published on a mainstream recruiting website
Lesson #3:
Both #1 & #2 may become trending topics for various reasons
Lesson #4:
If you do #2 and it is proven that you are…
Continue Admit it, the big "O" stimulates quite a reaction
Posted on March 17, 2013 at 5:31pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
You clicked to read about your idol Oprah, didn’t you? No, expecting some other big “O” content… Well, then you’re on the wrong website, buster!
Badge of honor, source of pleasure, reason for pride, satisfaction to scream about or maybe just something to accept quietly and celebrate contently in your own mind. The big O in all of its glory. Whether solo, with a best buddy or as a group, it’s something we’ll all experience - if we’re lucky to last that long.
What, you’re not…
Continue Does this thing come with an instruction manual?
Posted on March 8, 2013 at 1:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Earlier this week I posted a few profile-enhancing tips on a LinkedIn discussion group frequented by active job seekers. One of the things I constantly notice when helping newcomers get up to speed on the essential functionality of LinkedIn is how poor they tend to be at populating their profiles with meaty, search-friendly information.
This is especially noticeable in the job seeker community. Rather than placing career relevant and recruiter magnet content, they fill their headline,…
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