Online Profiles

I recently have heard a lot about Facebook and Myspace profiles and the effects they have on professional networking.

According to Michelle Jarboe a staff writer for News-record.com, jobs are being won and lost daily on online social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace. In her article, "Job hunters, what's in your online profile?," potential employers are starting to look past the primped and primed resumes and portfolios and to online profiles of their potential hires.

Jarboe says, "Students' online profiles, some experts say, are arguably better representations of an applicant's life. They're not polished for hiring, and they're rarely vetted or controlled by parents or career counselors."

I think this is true. If I ran a reputable company, I would what to know what kind of people I was hiring. What better way than to find a raw view into someone's life.

I have a Facebook profile and it is great, but it is interesting to think that it could make or break a potential job.

First Blog

Well, I've never blogged before and never thought I would, but now here I am writing my first blog. Well that's all for now. When I think of something else smart to say I will write it down.