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Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:39:34 +0000

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By: Tip

Tip — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:07:37 +0000

To put Dan Pink’s phrasing to this topic:

Both being skilled/respectable and likable are essentials. With just one, you aren’t going anywhere fast!

You’re right though – - technically skilled people are a dime a dozen nowadays. Now what employers are expecting on top of that is likability. Gen Y’s realize life is short and if we’re going to be in a 9-5, it might as well be with people whose company we enjoy!

By: J.R.

J.R. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:50:00 +0000

I had a thought on this post, but I forgot it when I started scouring through all the other excellent posts on your site.

I concur?

By: Brian Burtt

Brian Burtt — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:54:10 +0000

In response to Buck Van Roo…I think that Jamie is right (unfortunately so, to my mind). I suspect that in my recent job search, I’ve come across as eminently respectable but (to coin a phrase) merely “likeable enough”.

It seems clear, in looking at most workplaces, that there’s a huge mismatch between what is perceived as likeable in an interview and leads to hiring, and what actually makes for a well-functioning work-team. To the HR folks reading this blog: you should work on that.

By: Buck Van Roo

Buck Van Roo — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:34:35 +0000

No, no, no. The key is respect. It’s not necessary that folks in the work force ‘LIKE’ you but that they ‘Respect’ your for your ethics, integrity, honesty, attitude, etc. You’re going to have to make decisions at times that will be very difficult to implement if you worry about people ‘liking’ you. If all you’re worried about is that, get yourself a puppy.

Come on America’s Youth – Toughen up, this is a competitive world.

By: Matt Cheuvront

Matt Cheuvront — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:07:11 +0000

Luke – you hit the nail on the head – the two go hand in hand. Resume’s get you noticed, personalities get you hired.

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By: Luke Snedden - Confusion Management

Luke Snedden - Confusion Management — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:09:32 +0000

Ive always believed that your Resume is the reason you get the interview, your personality and your ability to relate to the recruiter and future managers is the reason you get the job.

Great post Jamie, keep it up!

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