By Christopher Salute, SIOP Blogger
During my last post, we discussed the idea of students requesting Facebook interaction from their professors. I received a good amount of feedback regarding interacting with students outside of the classroom from readers and even friends and family who read the blog. I love the idea of using Yammer or LinkedIn for in-network social situations. And, I agree that it is a huge organizational challenge (work, school, or otherwise) when direct reports or students request social interaction you are not comfortable with. I’ve even spoken with colleagues who have asked students what their classroom expectations are. And, students are now expecting texts, Facebook messages, and other communications outside of the classroom.
By Tom Stone, SIOP Blogger
Hello, I’m Tom Stone, Professor of Management at Oklahoma State University.
Competency modeling (CM) has fascinated me for several years although my initial reactions were skeptical. Indeed, when I first learned about CM, I thought it might be the latest example of Marv Dunnette’s classic article, “Fads, fashions and folderol in psychology”, American Psychologist, 1966. However, CM appears to be well beyond a fad and may be challenging traditional job analysis (TJA) as the most preferred method of work analysis.
If CM is still a fuzzy concept for you, as it was for me for some time, I’d recommend two articles and one chapter. 
By Adam Hilliard, Placement Center Committee chair
Spring is upon us, and with the recent switch to daylight savings time, I know that SIOP is right around the corner. This conference hasn’t snuck up on me quite as much as the conferences in the past, because I was one of the fortunate few who were selected to chair a conference committee. My committee, placement, is near and dear to my heart, and in my mind one of the best offerings SIOP has for its members….but I’m biased.
That said, let me attempt to convince you why using SIOP's Placement Center is definitely worth your time.
By Josh Denton, SIOP Blogger
Recently, I gave ideas to a journalist writing how applicants can demonstrate they are concerned with the bottom line. Granted, people will be concerned about customer service, teamwork, and doing an overall good job. However, the journalist’s angle was informing job seekers how to be seen as bottom-line applicants. Examples he provided were an employee whose role is computer work, but helping other departments by using a forklift, and a CEO modeling good behavior by using public transportation. However, I think this mindset misses a few crucial points.
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