Week 5 EOC: Social Networks and Job Hunting

Facebook, blogs, twitter, linkedn, and other social media networks are a place for everyday web enthusiasts, to go and socialize with others, meet new people, learn about everything, and even job search.

Is Facebook changing? Will they take over traditional job sites? It is possible. One reason is it’s free. I’m not so sure I would want and employer to go to my facebook page or even browse. I recently found out that some companies have a department specifically designed for social networks. They use facebook and other sites even blogs, to get personal information on new hires or see what you talk about; they also look at those risqué pictures that you don’t really want your mother to see. Facebook's use as a job recruitment efforts have just begun but should be in full swing by 2012. The appeal is growing; even resumes are set up as websites and blogs. I visited a website who’s motto is “Don’t send a resume. Tell your story”. This site is a resume website, re.vu.com. It definitely will grab the attention of an employer, so as we see a change in social networking we will also see a change in our job seeking methods. Some recruiters say they have all but eliminated their spending on job sites. The alternative is also the use of Craigslist, taking advantage of free method of recruiting employees.
Light8, Joe. "Recruiters Troll Facebook for Candidates They like." 8 Aug. 2011. Web.

Another trend is the Brand Ambassadors, what better way to get your product out than having someone who has embodied the image, demeanor, and appearance of your company. Ambassadors love there product so much, that pay isn’t always an issue; some love the perks of getting free products, discounts and party invites. Turning everyday consumers into brand ambassadors has become the more cost effective method of marketing. Brand companies are more common now than ever, and  the growth will continue. Conventions, events, festivals, parties, someone is always pushing a new product, what better way to advertise than having several people wearing or serving something with your product name on it. Armstrong, Gary, and Philip Kotler. Marketing: an Introduction. 10th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2011.143. Print.

Technology is taking over, In the palm of your hand you can find info on the latest jobs, send a resume, have a meeting, or socialize with your friends. The world is endless, we should expect anything to be possible, and we must be open for change. Traditional job seeking, socializing and advertising won’t exist. So I guess we should go with the flow, enjoy the, technology, social networking, ieverything, new world. I promise it  will be fun, just keep up.