More than 18.4 million Americans have used Facebook to find a job. Facebook Timeline poses new obstacles for current adults looking for work.
How can the Timeline mess up an existing job search? Here are three things job seekers should avoid doing on Facebook Timeline.
It should be abundantly clear that Facebook Timeline is different, which can be a good thing. If you review Facebook’s introduction page, you’ll find that Timeline offers some pretty neat new features including a cover image, the ability to highlight a story and full app integration.
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Job seekers should take advantage of these new features to tell a more complete story about themselves. Your Facebook Timeline should be considered an online brochure for your personal brand and what you can bring to the table.
Every time Facebook (or other social media platforms, for that matter) makes any structural changes, there is a group of people who simply won’t stand for it. This is a huge mistake. Why? Refusing to adjust means that you are likely to miss out on opportunities.
Put yourself in an employer’s shoes: If you came across a candidate who stuck to their guns and wouldn’t adjust to changes on a simple thing like Facebook, what do you think they’ll do at work? Visions of future employees protesting new filing systems or office suppliers are not good…
mashable.com
via The Top 3 Mistakes Job Seekers Will Make on Facebook Timeline.
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