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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/2/2011 8:49 AM EDT
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First: 9/27/2004 Last: 9/13/2011 |
In addition to recruiting, social media may become the next big training and development tool.
I am mixed, on one hand I do not see the attraction. But on the other I can see how those who are not skilled in developing and using this media may be disenfranchised. Much like finding a job without using the internet, the "digital divide" is widening and it tends to widen along certain faultlines like age, level of education, income, etc. But you could also argue that this media could bring more people together. |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/2/2011 1:18 PM EDT
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First: 11/1/2006 Last: 6/9/2011 |
Hi, deltac (and everyone who has responded)--I certainly HOPE that "r" and "u" do not ever replace the words "are" and "you" in formal writing. I have never been a fan of those brief forms (and prefer not to use them unless absolutely necessary). I drive my son a little crazy because I spell everything out in my text messages--and I use punctuation! He just sends me LOL, R u going, etc. I've had to learn the new language of texting. A funny thought about your question . . . my students have adopted "thru" and the appropriate spelling for "through." They see it so often in drive-thru food situations, banks, etc., that they honestly do not know that "thru" is not the correct spelling for "through." If we continue in this same vein, "r" and "u" may eventually become the "are" and "you" of the future. What a sad commentary! Virginia |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/2/2011 6:22 PM EDT
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First: 3/16/2007 Last: 8/19/2011 |
I teach online for a well known university and I have to remind my students frequently that "text speak" is not appropriate for our online discussions. Fortunately I have had no real issues with written assignments but will say that their grammar and general writing skill is depressing. |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/3/2011 5:48 AM EDT
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First: 10/24/2002 Last: 9/14/2011 |
I work in an industry where qualified product developers and related types are few and far between. We in HR established a FaceBook page for our company, Marketing prettied it up for us, and WOW!!! Dozens and dozens of highly qualified resumes flowing in, for free! All my Recruitment Specialist has to do is spend about 30 minutes a day chit-chatting online with potential candidates, and in those resumes come! We're still reeling with amazement! |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/3/2011 9:09 AM EDT
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First: 3/16/2007 Last: 8/19/2011 |
hrbth knows that the value, lots of resumes for free, is evident. A little effort on the part of a recruiter to keep it personal and hopefully do some pre-screening and WOW!!!. Free Stuff that has meaning.
Great story hrbth. Tell us more if you can. |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/3/2011 9:23 AM EDT
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First: 2/12/2000 Last: 9/14/2011 |
This is a great example of companies adding value through social networking. This will definately be the way to reach out and touch the hi tech generations
Original comments re whetber applicants showing/using social networking experience is unchanged. That is, in general, don't do it unless the opportunity you are applying for is to work on the design or utilization of these employer tools. |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/3/2011 9:42 AM EDT
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First: 10/24/2002 Last: 9/14/2011 |
"...you often find that you're getting info that you'd rather not know about their personal lives."
True. Sometimes the info is useful in decision-making, though, like the time we decided not to hire what we had thought was a really good candidate, after we saw his FaceBook profile and discovered one of his hobbies was "beating hot-a** babes to show them who's boss." |
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Job Applicants and Work-Related Social Media Experience
posted at 6/8/2011 4:16 AM EDT
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First: 6/8/2011 Last: 6/8/2011 |
The text-speak has invaded so many areas of business communication, it's frustrating trying to convince some people that it's really not correct to use "LOL" in a company email message, or that perhaps an emoticon shouldn't be used in a memo.
I read something earlier today that mentioned the "Phyllis Test" - if Phyllis from "The Office" would do it, you probably shouldn't. I keep a copy of Strunk & White and the Chicago Manual of Style at my desk, and have to keep explaining what purpose they serve. |
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