Social Networking and Finding a Job

 

There are many articles and postings discussion the use of social networking by job seekers and employers.  Major social networks include FaceBook, Myspace, Twitter, Linkin and others.  This blog lists references some postings that provide opinions concerning the use of these networks. 

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S        1.   Social Networking Can Be Perilous to Your Employment.

Recruiters search postings on the Internet so you should not post any personal information that might be detrimental to you job search.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/61351/social_networking_can_be_perilous_to.html?cat=31

2.     An article posted on September 19, 2008 by Daniel Schwartz  states:

Overall, employers should tread very carefully in using social networking sites as a screening device.  There are very little substantive advantages to using such sites and there are several landmines employers need to avoid. While they may satisfy an employer's curiosity, the time-worn principles of checking references, conducting interviews and, if necessary, background screening, should typically satisfy most employer's need to hire the best candidate.

Using Social Networking Sites for Employment Screening; Is there a Right Answer?

3.    Do's and Don'ts of Social Networking When Looking for Work

This article contains a list of suggestions for job seekers to follow.

http://sentinelsource.com/articles/2010/09/28/business/news/free/doc4ca212f93b324939269200.txt  

by Metro editorial Published: Tuesday, September 28, 2010

My advice to job seekers is that they should post nothing on a social network that they would not say in a fully loaded elevator moving to the top of an office building.

Please share with readers of this blog your experiences with using social networks.     

Thanks!    Glyn