Online Networking

Now a days everything is about networking, from job hunting to companies expanding their client base, online networking has become the most popular item. With that being said – have you looked at your online history lately? If you are one of the thousands of people who have Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Tweeter, Viadeo or any other online connecting website - what does your profile reveal? What type of postings show on your profile? What about the pictures you have posted?

In today’s world companies are doing their secret searches looking for the appropriate candidate to fill available positions. Believe it or not but your profile is your electronic resume, so instead of talking about all fun and no work experience, think again. Create an outstanding profile including all your accomplishments in and out of your job, school information and even mention your short goals. The more constructive information you can provide to the reader the better. Now don’t take this content literally, I am not suggesting to place your personal information as to phone number, home address, name of your husband and kids on your profile. This type of information can increase your chances of identity theft or for someone to do unspeakable things to you and your family. I am talking about general information.

Another thing I suggest for anyone to do is “Google” your name - see what comes out of the search; you might be surprised of the amount of people who can be sharing your same name. Now this can be a double edge sword as you might run into the situation in which someone with the same name has a bad reputation. What can you do about that? Well; there are several things you could do – one of them could be to do a blog on something you like such as a pastime activity. Another option can be to create your own website and/or your own discussion forum.

One more thing to do will be research on the company or companies you are interested in and network with the people already on the same online connection site. Little by little you will see how quickly your connections will grow and who knows, that can increase your changes on landing the job you were always looking for. Last piece of advice, which is common sense – post your resume on the networking sites you are already a member of.

Whatever you decide to do, always choose your words wisely and if you have a question drop me an email at: emrophx5@yahoo.com – I will be happy to assist. Your success is my success.

This is Elaine M. Rodriguez from Resume Writing Services. Until next time!