Tackling Technology
Job Hunting in the Social Media Age
In the age of Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn some tips on finding, connecting and getting a new job.
The growth of social media has changed how we shape our careers, and can present problems if you're not careful. If you think of social media as a method of connecting online with people far and wide that is archived for posterity, it should help you understand how that can enhance your career options and how negative information can work against you. This doesn't mean that you can't be yourself. Just remember that the Internet is not your personal diary and sometimes your inner monologue might need a filter. Remember the "social" in social media. People want to work with sociable people who are able to communicate clearly, seem likeable, have interesting things to say and who don't offend their sensibilities. If you are taking to these …
Soc Med
11:34 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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