| January 16, 2009 | Posted By: Trevor Wilson | Category: Hidden Jobs |
A new ComputerWorld article, Web 2.0 adds a new twist to familiar job search strategies, covers many of the cutting edge tools that people are using today to get ahead in their jobs search. These tips are even more important with the recent downturn in the economy.
While it is a long article (and well worth the read), there were a couple of tips that stood out:
On standing out from the crowd:
…tailor the experience, skills and education sections of your resume to the position you’re applying for. Use keywords from the job posting, employer’s Web site and any related articles on the company.
On Modern Networking
Social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as microblogging tools like Twitter, make it easy to initiate relationships with new contacts. Remember, however, that this is just a launching pad. It’s up to you to develop and grow these relationships.
And on your online image:
…be mindful of what you post online, and continually consider what others might assume or perceive from what you share… protect your online persona by implementing privacy restrictions, such as displaying a limited public profile on Facebook or using invite-only photo-sharing on Flickr.
The part about managing your online image is particularly important for new graduates. Your Facebook profile may be considered your “social resume”. Many employers are checking up on potential hires on social networking sites. You have to ask yourself the question: based on my social media profiles, would someone still want to hire me?
Either way, it’s a great article. I recommend that you check it out!
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These three components are so important today for college grads. Great article!
Thanks for the kind words!