How about a reality show titled "my so-called expertise?"

Kelly Blokdijk — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:46:55 -0500

These days one doesn’t have to go far to stumble upon experts in just about every possible category. The interesting thing is that for most situations, there really doesn’t seem to be a uniform method to evaluate whether those who label themselves as experts, do in fact possess any quantifiable expertise. Perhaps the current popularity in television’s reality show genre would be the ideal way to sort this out.

Headhunters seeking passive candidates fighting war-for-talent in hidden job market with permanent positions

Kelly Blokdijk — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:43:03 -0400

Yes indeed that is a WAY too long title, but it serves a purpose to illustrate the absurdity of the current job market.

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Kelly Blokdijk — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:29:59 -0400

I couldn't agree more with your point about these being overblown stereotypes. Its exhausting to hear or read someone's new take on the "four generations" in the workplace each and every day. BORING!!!!

I've been working long enough to spend significant amounts of time with people from each generation, so I don't identify with all of the generalizations linked to a specific group.

Why "Branding" Isn't Just Another Trendy Buzz Word

Kelly Blokdijk — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:48:48 -0400

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Kelly Blokdijk — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:11:44 -0400

Shawn White appears in FC's list of creative people in sports. View the article here:

http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/chuck-salter/dash-salt/top-10-most-creat...

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Kelly Blokdijk — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:49:00 -0400

Nice choices, especially my personal favorite #5. Creative indeed - I even based a FC blog/article about strategic HR management on Mr. White a while back...

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So, what's the deal... for REAL?

Kelly Blokdijk — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:24:27 -0400

Don’t get “ism’d” away from your goals!

Kelly Blokdijk — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:54:29 -0400

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Kelly Blokdijk — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:44:08 -0400

It always amazes me how much weight is placed on interview "performance" vs. actual competencies. In previous human resource management roles, I dealt with countless poor on-the-job performance issues that were shocking to the hiring managers. They would always tell me how well this person interviewed and how they "clicked" and impressed everyone. Yet, once there doing the job, an entirely different situation emerged. I've always believed that interviewing is only one aspect of the candidate screening process.

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Kelly Blokdijk — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:17:06 -0400

Interesting article. I tend to agree with the "simplicity & authenticity" comment. Consumers are bombarded with so much information even for basic "necessity" products. Just recently, I purchased some dishwasher detergent from a warehouse store. There was the store brand and two versions of the name brand. Both packgages on the name brand were dazzling and had fancy descriptions of how special ingredients were going to perform magical acts on my dishes. I went with the standard version of the name brand, because it was a better value combined with a coupon.