Does your boss read your Blog?
Don’t flatter yourself. Your content is most likely not the compelling variety that your boss has at the top of his RSS reader. It’s just hard to compete with the likes of 37signals, Seth Godin or even the wacky designers over at lesseverything.com.
Be forewarned, however. Even though your current boss is not hanging on your every word now, the odds are that she’ll see it at some point. If you decide it’s time for a scathing post on the parking situation, or someone’s lame decision to require cover pages on all TPS reports, you’ll probably get a few viewers you didn’t expect.
More and more, though, prospective employers are taking a look at candidates online life during the interview process. CareerBuilder reported that 22% of hiring managers look at a candidates online life (blogs, social networks, etc) currently, and an additional 9% plan on starting. A lively Slashdot discussion ensued around this particular article, mentioning some candidates’ propensity to post pictures of themselves drinking and committing illegal acts.
More and more, blogs and social networks help define who we are, and where we stand on issues. It’s important to remember that the Internet has a very long memory, and something you say today may haunt you in the not-to-distant future
September 17th, 2008 at 9:02 am
I was reading these number the other day. I am surprised the percent of employers reading on perspective hires is not double or triple what these numbers are stating.
Incredible.
Posting something online is in the public domain. Why wouldn’t they check this out?
September 17th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Hi David,
I think you need to reorder that list.
Just kidding, it’s an honor be thought of with those folks.
Steven Bristol