Social Media Sites have Positive and Negative Impact
The age of technology has changed the way individuals search for jobs in these economic times. The methods used along with what seems to be unlimited social media websites brings greater opportunities for those looking for jobs in these economic times. While the opportunities are there individuals must understand the rules on each of the sites along with the popularity of them. This also involves understanding the pros along with the cons for using social media in their job hunting efforts.
Today employers are searching through new sources for individuals who may be a potential fit for their organization today and in the future. Connecting with organizations is easier than in the past along with what an organization represents. This creates access to enormous amounts of information which an individual searching for a position may not have otherwise had the opportunity to access. This allows individuals to evaluate potential employers along with their philosophy and structure to determine if it is one for which they have an interest.
Creating a professional looking profile to enhance your abilities can be difficult for some but creating one is the key. In the past job applicants had individual resumes that they would take to potential employers and this still takes place to some extent but not as much as in the past with the current technology in place. It is true there are often job fairs held across the country where hard copies of resumes are required but many employers also search social media sites to find the best individual who meets their needs.
Many of the pros have been presented in the previous paragraphs but there are also cons in terms of searching for a job or a replacement for the one you currently have. The big aspect or negative about putting your profile information on the Internet is while employers are searching for employees your present employer may also see you are searching for a new job. This in and of itself can have an impact on your current job status. Individuals need to be careful when posting their profiles on the Internet. It is true in some cases that just having a profile on a social media site does not necessarily mean you are searching for a position or one to replace your current position. Opportunities with many social media sites give choices as to the purpose of creating an account. Choosing the right reasons can identify to present employers whether you are looking to leave their organization.
Another negative or con with social media sites is the inclination to post comments about your present employer and your feelings about specific situations or individuals. This is something that must be carefully weighed before making negative comments about a company. Organizations do not like negative comments about them anytime and putting it on the Internet through social media sites spreads the word around the Internet. It is bad publicity and often can be damaging to their reputation and has the potential to lose customers not to mention discouraging potential employees from applying for a position.
Social media opportunities again have pros and cons and becoming a part of any one of the numerous sites can have benefits in terms of connecting with individuals who have similar interest. While this may not necessarily be a reason for creating an account opportunities often present themselves to learn about and understand issues through links to various sites or articles by those who post them.
