Blogging

As I have been going through the exercise/experience of blogging, I've come to realize exactly how difficult it is if it isn't part of your day to day job. Or at least if you want to create coherent, logical posts. There are a number of blogs which follow the stream of consciousness belief. While that allows for some quick posting, the nature of the internet means that post will be available for searching by anyone, anytime for the foreseeable future. While that doesn't necessarily pose a problem for the family note blogs, it does allow future employers a chance at seeing the personal side of their candidates. Or anyone who's interested in digging into a person past such as reported looking into a political candidate, a CEO, a celebrity, or even college coaches.

Like most things we create, blogs are neither good or bad. It's only how they are used so a word of advice, if you don't want it known, don't put it out there.

Perils of Social Networking

The prevalence of social networking, be it MySpace, FaceBook, or Blogging, is starting to cause problems for new graduates finding a job. With the ability to search these tools based on the candidates name and school, potential employers are now able to gather information prior to the interview. If the candidate has embellished themselves, the employer is going to have the wrong impression. I have seen instances where the candidate has stated how outgoing and adventurous they believe themselves to be. During the interview, they are withdrawn and do not look at the interviewer. When the interview brings up a hobby the candidate climbed to enjoy, they hemmed and hawwed and danced around the topic. Granted, the interviewer asked a leading question, but for the most part, an interview is not so much about the skills as it is about the fit of the candidate within the company.

Thoughts, ideas, concerns

This isn't actually an original thought. I don't remember who was the first to propose it but here's the paraphrased thought.

The success of collaboration in corporate America will be determined by the adoption rate of the
techniques and tools used in online gaming world.

As an admitted WOW-head, I can see the benefits cooperations can receive if they adopt some of the strategies and techniques found in online gaming. Many of the games, be it PC or console, require a group of players to interact and work together to achieve the goal.