Mar 2

krempasky

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Intelligence

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Yeah, yeah, so everyone knows that it’s common practice to Google someone before a first date. It has sunk in to our culture that pervasively. But now I find myself far more interested in reading the blog of a prospective candidate/hire before I even see a resume. It’s the perfect shortcut.

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  1. scott

    March 4th, 2006 at 12:19 pm

    Yep, me too. It’s the perfect insight into someone’s personality — or at least, the one they want to project. And savvy clients are reading our blogs, too, now. While I”ve sometimes worried that being in conservative Texas, some clients might not like my views on some topics, I finally just said screw it; if they’re going to have those kind of hangups, it’s probably for the best.

  2. Robert French

    March 8th, 2006 at 8:56 am

    I believe I can safely say this post has done more to advance – in the minds of my students – the realization that blogs can make a difference. I have now had several students come to me and say, “Have you read this? Wow, I have to think more about what I’m writing in my blog.”

    So, I say – “Thank you, Mike.” You have their attention.

  3. Paige Bagby

    March 8th, 2006 at 5:31 pm

    Don’t forget about the ever-so-popular Facebook as a source to get all the dirt on someone. Facebook profiles reveal people in their truest forms, which is quite entertaining. However, facebook has been known to be a source for potential employers to scope out before interviewing. The Auburn University Plainsman published an article about how recruiters, especially just-out-of-college-now-in-the-workforce recruiters look at peoples’ facebook profiles to find out a little more about the person before an initial interview. It seems fair to me. But it so happens that some peoples’ facebook profiles have kept employers from pursuing them any further. Apparently, employers frown upon photos of keg stands and table-top dancing that some students have posted on their profiles. Understandable.

    Come on people…use your media wisely. Facebooking, Googling, etc. can be used to our advantage. I would put money on it that most college students, or recent college grads use facebook as their number-one source to find out about someone. Whatever the medium may be, it’s important to both convey the real you, while revealing a side of tact and professionalism. But, I have to agree with Scott that sometimes you just want to say, “Screw it. I am who I am. Take it or leave it.” Sometimes I think the most mongrel of people can be the most intriguing.

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