4. why should you be concerned? HR departments, recruiters, universities are searching the Internet when you Interact with them. They're looking to: a) validate what your actual resume said b) learn more about you … in a non office environment In effect, every job seeker of the future will be not unlike a political candidate. Hopefully their closets are squeaky clean, and if not, devise strategies to address it. In essence, your digital footprint is your resume.
15. suicide by your career Many people take on a “survival job” especially during a financial downturn to make ends meet, but ending up stuck in the position for a long time. Do you have an MBA but still working as an executive in a company that pays you half of what you are worth? Do you want a dream job but have no time to apply for it or have no time to attend courses to enhance yourself? Are you too contended with your life and routine that you feel too much inertia to move on?
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18. beat the competition Leveraging on Social Media for personal branding gives you an edge over the competition for jobs and opportunities. Many recruiters are already checking the candidate’s profile online before granting an interview. Landing your dream job, you probably need recommendations and introductions, knowing more people through online networking helps. Discover your true passion, even if you have a job, showing your true passion may land you in a department or a new job doing exactly what you love, making it a great match for you.
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26. Twitter: dmediaacademy Blog: http:// digitalmediaacademy.blogspot.com / Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/digitalmediaacademy Your online profile is like your resume. Be professional and use it to your advantage!
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In a nutshell, Social Media is online technologies and practices that people use to share opinions, insights, experiences, and perspectives with each other.
Many people are stuck in where they are. By spending minutes a day to brainstorm and some time on the weekends to blog about your passion and network, you will never know when opportunity knocks on your door and you may get noticed to do something you really like doing. There is always something better out there, you will need to have the drive to want it and stand out from the crowd.