On The Job
JUNE 5, 2019
When you're job searching, the advice is to "clean up your social media presence." No, grandma really doesn't need to see your drunken college photos, your profanity-laced blog post or your sexually-explicit photos on Instagram. Post blog content that offers helpful hints or insights about your industry.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
We thought social media would be cheaper and would reach our exact target since most public-relations professionals are participating in it." If they pique my interest on social media, then I'll call and have a conversation." One employer, Flightster.com , called Rao in for an interview after seeing his blog.
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On The Job
JULY 22, 2010
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 22, 2010 Is Using Social Media at Work a Good Idea? They comment on blogs. Facebook announced this week is has 500 million users. They Twitter.
On The Job
JANUARY 28, 2019
Use social media. Look on LinkedIn for those who currently work at the company, and then search for them online through social media or professional industry sites. Do these employees appear to post blogs or tweets that you consider offensive? Check out current employees.
On The Job
JANUARY 25, 2021
Clean up your social media. But if you've volunteered at a local food bank, gotten a relevant online certification or even launched a new blog on industry trends, then that's worth mentioning. So how can you stand out to employers and beat the competition? It's not difficult -- but it will take some preparation and effort.
On The Job
OCTOBER 2, 2017
Check social media. Potential employers use social media to check on you -- why not do the same? Does the boss post thoughtful essays on LinkedIn or the company blog? Look at what company employees post -- are they obviously unhappy people? Or, do they seem engaged in their work? What about podcasts?
On The Job
MARCH 13, 2017
Fifty-two percent of 52% of recruiters say they always search for social media posts during hiring, and what they’re seeing often isn’t flattering to job candidates: alcohol or drug use; a profile that links to an escort service and revelations about activities in a demonic cult. Don’t overdo it.
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