Comments for Jason Blais: My Words

Comment on Recruiting in an Aquarium by Bill

Bill — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:49:24 +0000

Impressive, Jason, and quite accurate, as usual. I’m jealous again. So when are YOU going to write a book?

Comment on Recruiting in an Aquarium by Melissa Suey

Melissa Suey — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:35:27 +0000

Well done, Jason… the aquarium analogy may be your best yet! If only every blog writer could be as original as you, my friend. Can’t stand the regurgitated blogs… yours is always a pleasure – unique, refreshing, intelligent and right on the money. Here’s to ’setting your own course’… ~ms

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Fri, 21 May 2010 00:34:16 +0000

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Comment on Bring an HR Business Partner by Dave E.

Dave E. — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:07:49 +0000

You wrote:
“Over the years, it has become blindingly clear that there is often a major disconnect between the HR and non-HR management within organizations.”

What I would like to see addressed is the other disconnect – between jobseekers and HR. Or what many now term the “HR Blackhole” where your resume or online application goes never to be seen again. Many times not even an email response simply stating, “Got it. We’ll let you know if interested.”

What I have seen over the years has less to do with humans and more reliance on keyword matching done by computers. So of course this leads to jobseekers stuffing their submissions with the right words to get the interview but leaves the hiring manager frustrated at HR for wasting his/her time with an obviously unqualified candidate.

Comment on Thoughts for the Long Term Unemployed by Debra Wheatman

Debra Wheatman — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:13:24 +0000

Jason:
I totally agree with your points above. Volunteering is great way to meet people while giving back to a good cause. It can certainly help your own cause (gaining employment); but certainly choosing the appropriate volunteer activity will help determine the types of people you meet and can impact the recruitment and interviewing process. Volunteering, as an example, can be a full-time job! I know many people that volunteer; it takes up all of their time. Regardless of what you choose to do, research, your interests, and abilities form an amalgamation of your overall ability to contribute in a new role. Hone in on the competencies you possess; to some degree, focused efforts will yield better results. The one size fits all approach cannot be used in job search.

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Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:18:44 +0000

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Comment on The Garbage Truck Golden Rule by Sam Eddy

Sam Eddy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:02:15 +0000

Jason – enjoyed the “inspiration” from the garbage truck story. Always refreshing to begin the day with a little lift from a good anecdote. Have a great day!
Sam

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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:53:51 +0000

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Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:33:15 +0000

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