I don't admit to being the most technically savvy person around, so if I can navigate myself around the likes of Facebook, Bebo and Twitter then so can many other recruiting managers.
If you are looking for work, going through job interviews, testing etc then one thing you probably haven't considered is what is currently "online" about you. Have you checked? Try putting your name into Google. If you haven't checked I can assure you a savvy recruiter or hiring manager will have.
Facebook, Bebo, Twitter, blog sites etc all carry information about you and from what I can see, it's not always complementary. Once this information is online, you can't hide it, and what is even more disconcerting is that the information doesn't have to be true.
There is very little you can do to get the information removed once it is in the public domain. If you find there is information posted that is incorrect you can attempt to contact the source or author to get it amended, or you can publish your response.
A hiring manager needs to remember that the information is not always correct and to view it with caution. However, if you have posted information about your activities that leave nothing to the imagination or use language that is unprofessional, then be it on your own head. What is online about you assists to define you. Each and every time you post something on the net, I can't stress highly enough to you to THINK first.
You may not be looking for a new job right at this moment, but I can assure you, at some time in the near future you will be. Ask yourself the following question prior to putting anything online: "Is this something I would want a prospective employer to see"?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment