It seems like the line between social networking and business is becoming even more blurred, especially in these tough times and high unemployment. But the trend is clear: Social Networking is becoming more important in the hiring process if not a requirement to even being considered.
Blogs and Facebook pages have gone from mere kids’ play to essential
for communicating with employers online. Someone applying for a job in
marketing, for example, will do much better in an interview if he or
she already commands an audience through a blog. People in sales look
better if they can prove they have a broad network of contacts in their
field.These new rules especially hold true in the high-tech
fields, where being up to the minute is considered essential. But even
other industries are following suit.
Job Seeker Faux PasHiring managers say they stay clear of candidates who make these digital job-seeking mistakes:
- Not having an updated profile, with recommendations, on sites like LinkedIn or similar sites relating to your line of work.
- Having a husband-and-wife e-mail address.
- Having an AOL address.
- Some executives say those are very outdated.
- Not doing extensive research about the company, its culture and the position you’re applying for.
- Not filing your resume digitally, even if you bring paper backups.
- “Cold” e-mailing executives with whom you’ve never made a prior connection, either online or in person.
- Asking an executive you’re hoping will hire you to be your “friend” on Facebook
Job Seekers Find New Rules Of Recruitment : NPR
