Looking for a job ain’t what it used to be. There’s all this social media to consider, stuff that’s publicly available. Any perspective employer is bound to check out your Facebook page, for instance. We recently spoke with Rona Borre, president and CEO of Instant Technology, an IT recruiting firm in Chicago. She shared some tips for navigating this brave new world. My favorite:
How could personal beliefs hurt a person’s chances at getting a job? One example I can share. We had a situation that we posted for a position. The résumé for this candidate included phenomenal credentials and great experience, but the recruiter manager also did a search on Facebook. The candidate’s theme was predominantly Satanic and that didn’t work for the hiring organization’s culture. The full article is here.
