Technology and social media alter recruiting and job seeking

By Kristopher Nelson in the Spring of 2009

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NPR brings us some useful new “rules of the road” for those seeking jobs in today’s economy – I think this goes for lawyers as much as anyone. Just remember, while technology has altered some parts of job seeking and recruitment, the broad essentials (a good resume, networking, research, preparation, interview skills) remain the same.

Hiring managers say they stay clear of candidates who make these digital job-seeking mistakes:

Not having an updated profile, with recommendations, on sites like LinkedIn or similar sites relating to your line of work

Having a husband-and-wife e-mail address

Having an AOL address. Some executives say those are very outdated.

Not doing extensive research about the company, its culture and the position you’re applying for

Not filing your resume digitally, even if you bring paper backups

“Cold” e-mailing executives with whom you’ve never made a prior connection, either online or in person

Asking an executive you’re hoping will hire you to be your “friend” on Facebook

via Job Seekers Find New Rules Of Recruitment : NPR.

Recruiters still on the hunt for top talent – and using social media to find it (newswire.ca)
30+ Websites to Visit When You’re Laid Off (mashable.com)
Social media for law students (and everyone else) (inpropriapersona.com)
Six Small Marketing Steps (inpropriapersona.com)

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About Kristopher Nelson

I'm currently a graduate student of the history of law and technology at the University of California, San Diego. I also provide law and technology consulting services. Additionally, I'm a non-practicing lawyer and former developer/sysadmin at a biotech non-profit. For more about me and my work, see krisnelson.org or my Google Profile.

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