Have you ever seen the profiles of candidates dressed up at a disco party using a beer bong? What about the candidates that leave hateful comments about their co-workers and bosses? The wonder of self-publishing has given rise to a new danger for candidates, and Lance Haun at YourHRGuy.com write about the phenomenon of netwoking yourself out of a job.
Having an employer who encourages online professional networking can be a Catch-22 situation. If you aren’t engaged with these sites, you might fall out of the inner circle. However, becoming too involved can reflect poorly on your professionalism. It is important to find a sensible balance and to do the brunt of your networking off the clock.
