Your advice is great, but you forgot to caution people about what NOT to allow to become part of their online persona. Beware of TMI about your personal life in regards to dating, sex, parties, booze, etc... on any of their social media platforms.
Those beer-bong YouTube videos or the photos with the stippers seem funny to some while in college.... but hiring managers frown on such things when they discover them online.
Many, especially younger professionals, think that is just part of "who they are" and that it will either not be viewed by recruiters and hiring managers. They create a professional site for their career, but then have the other site for personal life. But too often they are found by a simple google search and it can lead to the job going to a different candidate.
It is not just the social media resume that you need to pay attention to, but all your online information.
Thomas
· 10 months ago
I strongly disagree on using GoDaddy as a host. They are great for domain names, but stay away from using them as a host. They are very expensive, and even charge you for basic services like e-mail and statistic. If you are serious about your website, you should never host it with Godaddy.
Good post on social media resume though :)
Anderson
· 10 months ago
Erm... most people prefer education and competence.
bryanl
· 10 months ago
So I followed your link to your "social resume", and I want to give you a tip. Re-record your video and make it more conversational. If we can tell you are reading, we won't be that interested.
Mathieu Ch.
· 10 months ago
very good advices
Alan Sorum
· 10 months ago
Another resource that might be worth pursuing is VisualCV at http://www.visualcv.com/ It outputs a very attractive multmedia CV/resume. Finished project can be shared online or printed as PFD.
Marcus
· 10 months ago
I am not impressed with the social resume recording - the lighting is poor, the attire was not visible, and the talk sounds scripted and laborious. In general, I am not convinced that video resumes are appropriate or effective.
One other point - I would desist from hyperbole words such as "expert" and "leader" - that kind of hubris is not appreciate by most. In fact, a part of me thinks that the best resume is to project thought leadership, and not be blatantly advertising one's self.
Otherwise, good subject.
SynthaSite
· 10 months ago
These are great tips on the components of a successful online resume and feedback on what you DON'T want your future employers to see. You can actually use SynthaSite, a free Web site builder, to easily accomplish all of the components: building, designing, hosting and publishing the site; blogging; creating a personalized URL; incorporating multimedia with drag and drop technology; and integrating social networking profiles. And, outside of the personalized domain, it’s all free! Here is a great example - http://gracehm.com/
Ryan
· 10 months ago
I never use my last name on social networking profiles. No one will find me.
Michelle
· 10 months ago
Great article. Actively maintaining a positive image online is a good idea when compared to the alternative: doing frantic damage control when image issues arise.
Amybeth Hale
· 10 months ago
Nice call on Share This - they're a tremendous bookmarking "aggregator" if you will. Plus, I'm biased because they're here in Cincinnati :)
Especially for those looking for work in digital/social media/community management, doing this indicates that you practice what you preach.
A couple of other good resources that I didn't see mentioned are www.visualCV.com and www.emurse.com. VisualCV in particular allows you to create a blog-type online resume and those of use in the recruiting world already know about this site.
NikNik
· 10 months ago
A Social Media Resume should demonstrate your expertise...how well you can connect with and to your audience. Some nice advice...but I would try something a bit more progressive.
For example, I have my own domain name (NicoleNicolay.com) routed to my lifestream right on my blog (MyTechOpinion.com). There you'll find my current FB status, a brief bio, all my Web activity (or lifestream of my network activities),videos I've created, archives of all my blog articles and Facebook Connect. It's me, transparently professional...or at least I think so.
Mike Schinkel
· 10 months ago
It would be more clear and correct if you said "Your Domain Name is Key" rather than "Your URL is Key." A website contains a myriad of URLs but only one (1) domain name.
That said, good URL Design for *all* URLs on a site is also very important and that is why I make what might otherwise be viewed as a pedantic clarification. See http://blog.welldesignedurls.com for more.
Devon
· 10 months ago
Ah you should switch out the sharethis icon in your post and replace it with the standard share icon: http://groups.google.com/group/open-share-icon-... - addtoany uses it within their widget for example, and other key sharing sites.
Great recommendation for blogs, and I like the idea of integrating more media.
I'm also sure this helps your status as a social media guru. :)
bobsvirtualkingdom
· 10 months ago
good info but, as other observed, lack in good profiling. virtualcv.com along with some others boosted my virtual presence.
besides, i won't put facebook (used only for personal) in my biz profile. linkedin, plaxo, xing, ecademy, internations, and other yes, but personal networking... remain my personal networking entertaining profile.
1 more thing i presume people will find interesting is diving social networking into "Publish, Share, Network" then map the content you want to poost.. then... go virtual :-) :-)
Kenny Grant
· 10 months ago
You would think those that are into social media or networking should know these steps.. but good reference none the less :p
AGX Hosting
· 10 months ago
This is a helpful article. Time to try it. Thanks
Rajesh
· 10 months ago
Great post. Have to change according to the times and what a better way to do it.
Nicole Gagliardi
· 10 months ago
I think your advise on hosts is confusing, #1 recommends GoDaddy but #2 does not recommend GoDaddy because it "can't comply" to WordPress. I've recently build 2 WordPress sites on GoDaddy. The reason WordPress recommends Bluehost (or any other host) is because they have mutually beneficial agreements to send each other business. Not because one host is really better than another.
Also, a web site and blog can be a fully integrated solution, this is especially easy to do if you are using WordPress. There are many templates available to help turn Wordpress into a CMS for a traditional site so you shouldn't have different host recommendations for #1 and #2.
I think you should stick to the social media recommendations or research your technical recommendations before you make them because bad advice doesn't help anyone.
Lastly, in #4 you might want to mention that most blog or CMS tools have their own buttons for inserting media. Unless you are creating an extensive library of videos and need the extra storage this would be the best thing to use. You will have more control over the content display and it is faster to download a video from your own host (which probably won't be receiving many requests) than downloading from YouTube's servers.
Great article on a topic which is set to go from 'really?' to 'really!' in 2009.
Michele
· 10 months ago
These are excellent tips! I'm so glad @kristenking tweeted this post. :-)
Sarah
· 10 months ago
The question is how safe is your resume? There are prying eyes out there.
Udi Drezner
· 10 months ago
Great resource! With more than 80% of potential employers "googling" candidates prior to meeting them, I totally agree that any job seeker should represent and brand himself professionally on search engines results pages. I recommend creating a profile on LookupPage which aims on getting your profile on Google when someone searches your name - even if it's a popular name. Check it out if you like :-)
Stephen James
· 10 months ago
It's a little technical to do (PHP + .htaccess redirects) but I've found setting up mydomain.com/network/facebook for example is helpful and placing it at the bottom of my pages. It also helps yourself, since you don't have to remember the social network URL either.
Don't want to be negative but this article is pure crap. :)
ThoughtRocket
· 10 months ago
I am a strong advocate of the social web - but I disagree here. I am not convinced that one's resume belongs in the public domain at all. There are several problems with the recommendations of this article:
1. There are thousands of contingency and free-lance "headhunters" out there that will float your resume - and you run the serious risk of being shopped without your knowing it - trust me - this is a serious issue and not something you want to take lightly.
2. For jobs mid-management and higher, resumes almost always have to be customized to present the best story / spin, and need to highlight different sets of accomplishments for the opportunity you are applying for. Posting a generic resume publicly can grossly compromise that presentation - and your "one-size-fits-all" message could be completely off-target for any given opportunity.
3. I also think there is a perception of hubris and exaggerated self-importance in posting your resume publickly - not to mention the suspicion you would create at your current employer.
The best way to promote yourself is by showcasing your expertise - and by managing your image carefully. This presents you as a cut-above-the-rest, while letting you tailor your precise story based on the job at hand.
My $0.02!
Thanks.
ThoughtRocket
· 10 months ago
I am a strong advocate of the social web - but I disagree here. I am not convinced that one's resume belongs in the public domain at all. There are several problems with the recommendations of this article:
1. There are thousands of contingency and free-lance "headhunters" out there that will float your resume - and you run the serious risk of being shopped without your knowing it - trust me - this is a serious issue and not something you want to take lightly.
2. For jobs mid-management and higher, resumes almost always have to be customized to present the best story / spin, and need to highlight different sets of accomplishments for the opportunity you are applying for. Posting a generic resume publicly can grossly compromise that presentation - and your "one-size-fits-all" message could be completely off-target for any given opportunity.
3. I also think there is a perception of hubris and exaggerated self-importance in posting your resume publickly - not to mention the suspicion you would create at your current employer.
The best way to promote yourself is by showcasing your expertise - and by managing your image carefully. This presents you as a cut-above-the-rest, while letting you tailor your precise story based on the job at hand.
My $0.02!
Thanks.
Laura Stafford
· 9 months ago
So smart! I've been trying to piece together some sort of a blended resume similar to this, but you explain it very well. Thanks!
Ankit
· 9 months ago
Really nice....!!...Post....
gary miles
· 9 months ago
is it a flash based site?
Philip Powis
· 9 months ago
Excellent article. Looking forward to implementing many of these ideas!
Stacie
· 8 months ago
Dan, I am new to social media networking. I am developing a profile on LinkedIn which is yet to be completed. I won't have a photo for several more weeks yet I really want to start networking with a few companies already on LinkedIn.
Is it kosher to begin networking if one's profile is incomplete, no photo, or is it best to wait?
Stacie
Ivor P. Cuba
· 8 months ago
Build a website... is better
Simon
· 8 months ago
Another site having a look at is www.idlogik.com. I used it to build an online resume as well as a cover letter. It's worth a look at.
Daulton West, Jr.
· 7 months ago
Great advice for leveraging social media to beef up your resume and promote your brand.
We've launched a new Twitter app that allows you to preserve your original resume format and share it on Twitter. By far the quickest way to share your resume online. http://www.twitres.com
Great advice but in reality I practice them all so nothing much new for me
Erin
· 2 months ago
I was fascinated by the idea and presentation of this type of a resume. It looks like it would take a lot of information and experience to make one. I don't think I would personally make one.
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about what NOT to allow to become part of their online
persona. Beware of TMI about your personal life in regards
to dating, sex, parties, booze, etc... on any of their
social media platforms.
Those beer-bong YouTube videos or the photos with the
stippers seem funny to some while in college.... but hiring
managers frown on such things when they discover them
online.
Many, especially younger professionals, think that is just
part of "who they are" and that it will either not be
viewed by recruiters and hiring managers. They create a
professional site for their career, but then have the other
site for personal life. But too often they are found by a
simple google search and it can lead to the job going to a
different candidate.
It is not just the social media resume that you need to pay
attention to, but all your online information.
great for domain names, but stay away from using them as a
host. They are very expensive, and even charge you for
basic services like e-mail and statistic. If you are
serious about your website, you should never host it with
Godaddy.
Good post on social media resume though :)
prefer education and
competence.
link to your "social
resume", and I want
to give you a tip.
Re-record your video
and make it more
conversational. If
we can tell you are
reading, we won't be
that interested.
that might be worth
pursuing is VisualCV
at
http://www.visualcv.com/
It outputs a very
attractive multmedia
CV/resume. Finished
project can be
shared online or
printed as PFD.
lighting is poor, the attire was not visible, and the talk
sounds scripted and laborious. In general, I am not
convinced that video resumes are appropriate or effective.
One other point - I would desist from hyperbole words such
as "expert" and "leader" - that kind of hubris is not
appreciate by most. In fact, a part of me thinks that the
best resume is to project thought leadership, and not be blatantly advertising one's self.
Otherwise, good subject.
online resume and feedback on what you DON'T want your
future employers to see. You can actually use SynthaSite, a
free Web site builder, to easily accomplish all of the
components: building, designing, hosting and publishing the
site; blogging; creating a personalized URL; incorporating
multimedia with drag and drop technology; and integrating
social networking profiles. And, outside of the
personalized domain, it’s all free! Here is a great
example - http://gracehm.com/
name on social
networking profiles.
No one will find me.
Actively maintaining
a positive image
online is a good
idea when compared
to the alternative:
doing frantic damage
control when image
issues arise.
bookmarking "aggregator" if you will. Plus, I'm biased
because they're here in Cincinnati :)
Especially for those looking for work in digital/social
media/community management, doing this indicates that you
practice what you preach.
A couple of other good resources that I didn't see
mentioned are www.visualCV.com and www.emurse.com. VisualCV
in particular allows you to create a blog-type online
resume and those of use in the recruiting world already
know about this site.
Resume should
demonstrate your
expertise...how well
you can connect with
and to your
audience. Some nice
advice...but I would
try something a bit
more progressive.
For example, I have
my own domain name
(NicoleNicolay.com)
routed to my
lifestream right on
my blog
(MyTechOpinion.com).
There you'll find my
current FB status, a
brief bio, all my
Web activity (or
lifestream of my
network
activities),videos
I've created,
archives of all my
blog articles and
Facebook Connect.
It's me,
transparently
professional...or at
least I think so.
Name is Key" rather than "Your URL is Key." A website
contains a myriad of URLs but only one (1) domain name.
That said, good URL Design for *all* URLs on a site is also
very important and that is why I make what might otherwise
be viewed as a pedantic clarification. See
http://blog.welldesignedurls.com for more.
out the sharethis
icon in your post
and replace it with
the standard share
icon:
http://groups.google.com/group/open-share-icon-...
- addtoany uses it
within their widget
for example, and
other key sharing
sites.
Great recommendation
for blogs, and I
like the idea of
integrating more
media.
I'm also sure this
helps your status as
a social media guru.
:)
virtualcv.com along with some others boosted my virtual
presence.
besides, i won't put facebook (used only for personal) in my
biz profile. linkedin, plaxo, xing, ecademy, internations,
and other yes, but personal networking... remain my personal
networking entertaining profile.
1 more thing i presume people will find interesting is
diving social networking into "Publish, Share, Network" then
map the content you want to poost.. then... go virtual :-)
:-)
those that are into
social media or
networking should
know these steps..
but good reference
none the less :p
change according to
the times and what a
better way to do it.
on hosts is
confusing, #1
recommends GoDaddy
but #2 does not
recommend GoDaddy
because it "can't
comply" to
WordPress. I've
recently build 2
WordPress sites on
GoDaddy. The reason
WordPress recommends
Bluehost (or any
other host) is
because they have
mutually beneficial
agreements to send
each other business.
Not because one host
is really better
than another.
Also, a web site and
blog can be a fully
integrated solution,
this is especially
easy to do if you
are using WordPress.
There are many
templates available
to help turn
Wordpress into a CMS
for a traditional
site so you
shouldn't have
different host
recommendations for
#1 and #2.
I think you should
stick to the social
media
recommendations or
research your
technical
recommendations
before you make them
because bad advice
doesn't help anyone.
Lastly, in #4 you
might want to
mention that most
blog or CMS tools
have their own
buttons for
inserting media.
Unless you are
creating an
extensive library of
videos and need the
extra storage this
would be the best
thing to use. You
will have more
control over the
content display and
it is faster to
download a video
from your own host
(which probably
won't be receiving
many requests) than
downloading from
YouTube's servers.
design: check out
www.colourlovers.com
for palettes :)
Example:
http://www.smjdesign.com/network/twitter
1. There are thousands of contingency and free-lance "headhunters" out there that will float your resume - and you run the serious risk of being shopped without your knowing it - trust me - this is a serious issue and not something you want to take lightly.
2. For jobs mid-management and higher, resumes almost always have to be customized to present the best story / spin, and need to highlight different sets of accomplishments for the opportunity you are applying for. Posting a generic resume publicly can grossly compromise that presentation - and your "one-size-fits-all" message could be completely off-target for any given opportunity.
3. I also think there is a perception of hubris and exaggerated self-importance in posting your resume publickly - not to mention the suspicion you would create at your current employer.
The best way to promote yourself is by showcasing your expertise - and by managing your image carefully. This presents you as a cut-above-the-rest, while letting you tailor your precise story based on the job at hand.
My $0.02!
Thanks.
1. There are thousands of contingency and free-lance "headhunters" out there that will float your resume - and you run the serious risk of being shopped without your knowing it - trust me - this is a serious issue and not something you want to take lightly.
2. For jobs mid-management and higher, resumes almost always have to be customized to present the best story / spin, and need to highlight different sets of accomplishments for the opportunity you are applying for. Posting a generic resume publicly can grossly compromise that presentation - and your "one-size-fits-all" message could be completely off-target for any given opportunity.
3. I also think there is a perception of hubris and exaggerated self-importance in posting your resume publickly - not to mention the suspicion you would create at your current employer.
The best way to promote yourself is by showcasing your expertise - and by managing your image carefully. This presents you as a cut-above-the-rest, while letting you tailor your precise story based on the job at hand.
My $0.02!
Thanks.
I am new to social media networking. I am developing a profile on LinkedIn which is yet to be completed. I won't have a photo for several more weeks yet I really want to start networking with a few companies already on LinkedIn.
Is it kosher to begin networking if one's profile is incomplete, no photo, or is it best to wait?
Stacie
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