Ever since the first day I started taking classes in ITEC, all I've heard was how great technology is...and really though, it is. It brings us to a level of communication we thought was only possible in the "new millenium" (haha jk, it IS the new millenium, but i'm referring to hovercraft cars and what not).
So why are we starting now with all of the...no, YOU CANNOT GO THERE?! For instance, in The JobSyntax Blog, they talk about a limit on blogging. But does that have to be so? If you ask me, we've got a Deputy Downer on our hands.
Seriously, if I were at a networking event, and someone said, "Oh, hey, we are looking for new recruits...visit this blog," I'd surely go to it. There are certainly possibilities with this. For instance, the person who is leaving the position, or even past interns, can write a little blog about what they did, candidly say why they liked the job and what they got out of it, and then asked for questions. This way, the potential new employees can put themselves out there early. This could be a kind of interview...ya know?
I mean, I certainly judge people by the kind of questions they ask, don't you? This way, it gives a company insight into the people who are applying without looking at what they have actually achieved. What good is a person with a 4.0 if they have no social skills for an HR position? Not quite qualified.
A blog for recruiting is a GOOD IDEA. You may disagree, but technology can be manipulated to fit our goals...not the other way around.
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Great! I'm going to be giving a presentation on recruiting and blogging tomorrow in class. I know you'll have lots of ideas to share.
I do agree with you about the recruiting. However, about blogging about your jobs I don't know if that would be a wise idea. I am an intern at a very small company. Since I am leaving the company they are looking for a new intern. Because the company is so small we don't really have a system in place for job search, or even an HR department. What happens is who ever need help in their department they then go out to find talent. As an intern who is leaving I wouldn't feel comfortable blogging about my internship because the company is small and there isn't a structure in place of what I do, therefore it's difficult to pin point what I learned.
Also take into consdieration of being fired. If an employee wrote about their experience it would taint the experience of employees that are still with the company. Which is why I think a profile of the blogger would be important so that readers can identify the point of view the blogger is taking.
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