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June 09, 2004
Hiring a network
If you're out there looking for a job and sending in your cv to would-be employers - make a point of emphasizing the networks you belong to. As our world becomes more and more interconnected, the more we use social software and partake in various communities, think about how much value this could be to your potential employer. Point that out when you go for the interview. How many readers does your weblog have? How many links do you have on LinkedIn. How many potential business links can you generate from your Orkut contacts. Who's in the channels on #irc you regularly hang out on (no not those channels - the techie ones). How many IM contacts are in your buddy list and how might they help the company you want to join. One day, this will be more important than the number of programming languages you speak fluently. It actually already is.
Posted by Matthew at June 9, 2004 07:33 PM
Comments
bullshit
Posted by: Ryan at June 10, 2004 12:29 AM
It's sad...not bullshit...
Posted by: Fabian Crabus at June 10, 2004 02:12 AM
I agree with your post. Demonstrated social network competence is a growing skillset and an important discriminator, especially to those of us who hire people.
Posted by: Joe Bartling at June 12, 2004 03:20 AM