Comments - Refried Beans and Recruiting Blogs - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T16:17:37Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=502551%3ABlogPost%3A1777728&xn_auth=noHi Mike,
Perhaps 'm missing s…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-23:502551:Comment:17784532013-12-23T19:38:34.002ZKeith D. Halperinhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KeithDHalperin
<p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>Perhaps 'm missing something- but I don't see anyone being disrespected/disrespectful here on this column. Kelly wrote a fine column, and I think our commenters have been interesting, informative, and pleasant to read.</p>
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<p>Happy Holidays,</p>
<p>Keith</p>
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<p>Hi Mike,</p>
<p>Perhaps 'm missing something- but I don't see anyone being disrespected/disrespectful here on this column. Kelly wrote a fine column, and I think our commenters have been interesting, informative, and pleasant to read.</p>
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<p>Happy Holidays,</p>
<p>Keith</p>
<p></p> Kelly - Right on! You are ri…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-20:502551:Comment:17784022013-12-20T23:16:14.693ZMike Rasmussenhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MikeRasmussen
<p>Kelly - Right on! You are right - "Staffing Karma" will be the next blog title....I'll wait a bit though until the exact right moment to post it.....probably in the New Year. And you are right there are some tough folks and crowd members here. However - I think right to point out the "Golden Rule" when we post. Sarcasm - okay if those other points are taken carefully. We reveal much by the way we show our positive and professional dialogue!</p>
<p>Kelly - Right on! You are right - "Staffing Karma" will be the next blog title....I'll wait a bit though until the exact right moment to post it.....probably in the New Year. And you are right there are some tough folks and crowd members here. However - I think right to point out the "Golden Rule" when we post. Sarcasm - okay if those other points are taken carefully. We reveal much by the way we show our positive and professional dialogue!</p> Thanks, Noel. IMHO, some of t…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-20:502551:Comment:17783332013-12-20T23:10:38.333ZKelly Blokdijkhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KellyBlokdijk
<p>Thanks, Noel. IMHO, some of the veterans known for quality contributions have probably grown bored with the unfortunate habits of certain contributors cluttering up the space with irrelevant or repetitive articles, ads, etc. BTW: my "content" observation in this post was meant as a general view from assorted sites, not specific to RBC. I realize there is a mixed audience here with diverse preferences and perspectives on what we find interesting and useful. Plus, I know all of you are working…</p>
<p>Thanks, Noel. IMHO, some of the veterans known for quality contributions have probably grown bored with the unfortunate habits of certain contributors cluttering up the space with irrelevant or repetitive articles, ads, etc. BTW: my "content" observation in this post was meant as a general view from assorted sites, not specific to RBC. I realize there is a mixed audience here with diverse preferences and perspectives on what we find interesting and useful. Plus, I know all of you are working diligently behind the scenes to keep RBC as awesome as possible. </p>
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<p>Mike - thanks again for sharing your thoughts. Whenever I post anything anywhere I'm always prepared for disagreement, differences of opinion and being called out for being a no-nothing fool by someone that doesn't care for my ideas, way of thinking or how I communicate. It might be odd, but I'd actually prefer that to getting no reaction at all. That said, I agree it is not productive when comments venture into personal attacks or ridicule of another person's point of view or any of the other things you listed. Everyone has different sensibilities and sensitivities when it comes to expressing opinions, sarcasm, snark, cheeky remarks and blunt feedback. RBC has always been a tough crowd and I think that is part of what creates an interesting atmosphere. You've outlined some pertinent reminders - AND - Staffing Karma sounds like a great title for your next blog :) </p>
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<p>Amy - full of charm!!! And those other things you mentioned on animals' show...</p>
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<p>Happy weekend, all! </p> Great post Kelly. But still..…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-20:502551:Comment:17781682013-12-20T22:12:34.980ZAmy Ala Millerhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/AmyAla
<p>Great post Kelly. But still....</p>
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<p>Great post Kelly. But still....</p>
<p><img width="402" height="128" class="spotlight" alt="" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1492154_589671451102288_10943096_o.jpg"/></p> What I loved about your post…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-20:502551:Comment:17782572013-12-20T21:43:53.902ZMike Rasmussenhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MikeRasmussen
<p>What I loved about your post Kelly was the input on originality. What I also think is important is how other's show PROFESSIONAL comments that are devoid of libel, sarcasm, and show respect for a blog posters opinion. When this site began that was how it started. It is interesting to me at times that some show forth their true colors when they may put forth what could be termed as a "cheeky" remark. Kindness in our commentary goes a long way. Professional dialogue between recruiting…</p>
<p>What I loved about your post Kelly was the input on originality. What I also think is important is how other's show PROFESSIONAL comments that are devoid of libel, sarcasm, and show respect for a blog posters opinion. When this site began that was how it started. It is interesting to me at times that some show forth their true colors when they may put forth what could be termed as a "cheeky" remark. Kindness in our commentary goes a long way. Professional dialogue between recruiting professionals to me is a powerful and robust opportunity. Let us do well to remember, if you disagree with someone's point of view you must always show respect for that opinion. Some comments disparaging to another's company, blog post, or something that references foul language is not becoming of a staffing professional. Thus, anyone who engages as such will be hit with what I referred to as "Staffing Karma". What goes around comes around, and may we as a recruiting community add value through a robust yet respectful discussion irregardless if one agrees with another.</p> @ Noel:
Thanks, Noel.
Cheers…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-19:502551:Comment:17779572013-12-19T01:31:08.780ZKeith D. Halperinhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KeithDHalperin
<p>@ Noel:</p>
<p>Thanks, Noel.</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Keith</p>
<p>@ Noel:</p>
<p>Thanks, Noel.</p>
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<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Keith</p> HI Kelly, I agree with what y…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-18:502551:Comment:17777712013-12-18T22:31:26.340ZNoel Coccahttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/NoelCocca
<p>HI Kelly, I agree with what you and Jerry have said about this topic. It has been a trend on this site since the beginning however (I checked, and talked to Jason about it) and it comes and goes. In the past year most of the content that fits this description is from those looking to build reputation on line and market their products. They take a swing and try to get the word out every way they can. Do we just take out the ban hammer and cut them all out assuming that because the…</p>
<p>HI Kelly, I agree with what you and Jerry have said about this topic. It has been a trend on this site since the beginning however (I checked, and talked to Jason about it) and it comes and goes. In the past year most of the content that fits this description is from those looking to build reputation on line and market their products. They take a swing and try to get the word out every way they can. Do we just take out the ban hammer and cut them all out assuming that because the "veterans" of the site are not getting something out of it that others will not? Not everyone may want to know what is new at X company but some do. I know because we get good feedback emails about these also.</p>
<p>What could help and what I don't see is a lot of are blogs by the commenters and "veterans" on our site which is interesting. Their lack of contributions, for whatever reason, is what a lot of you are looking for also. The debate etc. It is far easier to comment then to write but the posts that get the most traction and community love are the real world "what is going on while I work the business posts". RecruitingBlogs still and must remain "open" to the many recruiters and HR folks that want to talk shop and start writing about it. There have been many recent as well as past writers that now are doing much more as a result of their start on RecruitingBlogs. Just ask around. So the balance must remain, the new must start here, the great ones must come and go, and the site must remain open. In that end, we will get the posts we love and we hate. Suggestions? Send em to me at noel@recruitingblogs.com</p>
<p>PS I love these posts Kelly, Jerry, Keith, etc....shows how much you care.</p> Thank-you all very much for a…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-18:502551:Comment:17779512013-12-18T22:28:59.852ZKelly Blokdijkhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KellyBlokdijk
<p>Thank-you all very much for adding your feedback. It means a lot!</p>
<p>Matt- I don't envy your position in trying to balance all of that. Muchas gracias for the mad compliment, yo!</p>
<p>Thank-you all very much for adding your feedback. It means a lot!</p>
<p>Matt- I don't envy your position in trying to balance all of that. Muchas gracias for the mad compliment, yo!</p> This post hits the nail on th…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-18:502551:Comment:17780102013-12-18T19:51:58.995ZMatt Charneyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/MattCharney
<p>This post hits the nail on the head, and also addresses the uphill battle that I'm personally facing. The sites who are crushing the traffic game and the "thought leaders" who are really just content marketers rely on quantity, not quality, which means that not only are the posts unoriginal and uninspired, but "refried" because you can only skim the surface so much before repeating yourself. I personally struggle with finding the balance between generating insightful, quality content and…</p>
<p>This post hits the nail on the head, and also addresses the uphill battle that I'm personally facing. The sites who are crushing the traffic game and the "thought leaders" who are really just content marketers rely on quantity, not quality, which means that not only are the posts unoriginal and uninspired, but "refried" because you can only skim the surface so much before repeating yourself. I personally struggle with finding the balance between generating insightful, quality content and the metrics by which online marketing is measured, and think that they tend to be mutually exclusive. The other problem is that this market for content has become such a commodity that many producers are simply hiring recent J-school grads who know nothing about the market but know how to write using the inverted pyramid, which leads to more refrying (perfect word choice). Recruiters like you, who are not only practicing what they preach but are also capable of crafting killer copy with meaningful insights are a rare breed, and I really wish for the sake of my sanity there were more people out there like you.</p>
<p>Great read and even better takeaways. Thanks for this awesome post.</p> Thanks, Kelly. Well said. As…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2013-12-18:502551:Comment:17779442013-12-18T19:23:33.495ZKeith D. Halperinhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/KeithDHalperin
<p>Thanks, Kelly. Well said. As a frequent commenter and a very occasional author, I can attest that it's much harder to come up with original content than it is to comment upon- or modify existing content.</p>
<p>If we required posters to:</p>
<p>1) State if they're fact based or opinion based, and if fact-based: cite their sources.</p>
<p>2) Strive toward an originality of subject/perspective and a relevance of topic</p>
<p>3) Avoid both the appearance and the reality of being…</p>
<p>Thanks, Kelly. Well said. As a frequent commenter and a very occasional author, I can attest that it's much harder to come up with original content than it is to comment upon- or modify existing content.</p>
<p>If we required posters to:</p>
<p>1) State if they're fact based or opinion based, and if fact-based: cite their sources.</p>
<p>2) Strive toward an originality of subject/perspective and a relevance of topic</p>
<p>3) Avoid both the appearance and the reality of being self-promotional infomercials, then:</p>
<p>THER'D BE HARDLY ANYTHING TO READ.</p>
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<p>Happy Holidays,</p>
<p> 'Cruitaz!</p>
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<p>There'd be hardl</p>