Comments on: Social Networking – Workers Not Using to Find Jobs BUT Employers ARE Looking http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/ Shortcuts to your successful career! Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:08:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Recruiters thoughts Blog Digest - Social Networking - Workers Not Using to Find Jobs BUT Employers ARE Looking http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/#comment-4 Recruiters thoughts Blog Digest - Social Networking - Workers Not Using to Find Jobs BUT Employers ARE Looking Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:42:30 +0000 http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/#comment-4 [...] Workers Not Using Social Network Sites to Find Jobs, But Employers Are Looking. [Spherion Career Blog - Kip Havel] Posted by billinmanI think it's very interestingLink to original article [...] [...] Workers Not Using Social Network Sites to Find Jobs, But Employers Are Looking. [Spherion Career Blog - Kip Havel] Posted by billinmanI think it’s very interestingLink to original article [...]

]]> By: rexdixon http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/#comment-3 rexdixon Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:03:45 +0000 http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/#comment-3 I agree. I have found that being on MySpace and Tribe has proven to be a good thing if you are marketing for an IT job. It makes your future employer note that you are web savvy, and if you do your profile carefully --- ie... don't post stupid stuff on it! - you will do fine. Also, the whole friends thing - keep a close eye on it - especially MySpace where the temptation is to have 1 zillion friends. Don't do it. The MySpace profile I have, sans like 2 or 3 "famous musicians" that I like and a couple of signed bands are truly people I have either known in the past, know currently, have actually met in person, or still converse with on a daily basis. Social Networks are good for meeting people, but if you are using them in the job world - definately keep it clean, and always make sure it's updated. Just like your resume. Rex I agree. I have found that being on MySpace and Tribe has proven to be a good thing if you are marketing for an IT job. It makes your future employer note that you are web savvy, and if you do your profile carefully — ie… don’t post stupid stuff on it! – you will do fine. Also, the whole friends thing – keep a close eye on it – especially MySpace where the temptation is to have 1 zillion friends. Don’t do it. The MySpace profile I have, sans like 2 or 3 “famous musicians” that I like and a couple of signed bands are truly people I have either known in the past, know currently, have actually met in person, or still converse with on a daily basis.

Social Networks are good for meeting people, but if you are using them in the job world – definately keep it clean, and always make sure it’s updated. Just like your resume.

Rex

]]> By: businessgolf http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/#comment-2 businessgolf Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:12:40 +0000 http://billinman.wordpress.com/2006/10/18/social-network-workers-not-using-to-find-jobs-but-employers-are-looking/#comment-2 Exactly, good story. I have also written that most employers are also looking on these controversial sites to see if their employees are on them and what they are saying… Being on the Online Social Networking Groups could be effecting how long you will be employed… It is not a wise move to even put an alias name and photo out there on these groups… If you are looking for a job the first thing to do is cancel all of your online networking accounts. If you want to be recognized as a professional then join a group that holds a professional image…if you can find one. If you do, will you let me know because all I have found have too many Goggle and Adsense ads on them to be considered Professional looking online social or business networking sites.. Exactly, good story. I have also written that most employers are also looking on these controversial sites to see if their employees are on them and what they are saying… Being on the Online Social Networking Groups could be effecting how long you will be employed… It is not a wise move to even put an alias name and photo out there on these groups… If you are looking for a job the first thing to do is cancel all of your online networking accounts. If you want to be recognized as a professional then join a group that holds a professional image…if you can find one. If you do, will you let me know because all I have found have too many Goggle and Adsense ads on them to be considered Professional looking online social or business networking sites..

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