Sell Yourself!
While I agree that social networking sites can be very beneficial for employers to browse prospective employees, users should remain aware of EVERYTHING they put on their profiles. On a site specifically used to make connections throughout the job market, LinkedIn clients must remember that they are constantly on watch. Putting something in your interests like "going out drinking," as true as it may be, is probably not very attractive to a prospective boss.In addition, because users are able to connect with past employers and co-workers to receive good recommendations, they should also keep in mind that those people may not be as willing to write positive feedback. Leaving a job on a sour note could then affect users for much longer than the initial weeks after termination. Being cordial and professional in all arenas of the workplace becomes essential to future success.
Although I do not yet have an account with LinkedIn, I think the concept of the site sounds interesting and helpful. If used properly, it seems to me that the site can help propel those seeking employment into a whole new world of jobs that they may have not considered previously. As long as users remember that they are essentially selling themselves to these companies, they market themselves in the best way possible.
Posted by Amanda on 10/30/2008 03:38:00 PM
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I definitely agree that LinkedIn can be a helpful tool to use in the search for a job. With the economy struggling and companies being forced to downsize, the job market is only becoming more competitive. You must be on top of your game, and using every option available to you is recommended. Using LinkedIn can do nothing but help you, if used correctly. This means being discrete and responsible about what you post on your site, at all times.