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laurafmcdermott
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« on: October 26, 2006, 04:36:58 pm » |
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I am actively in search of a high-level assistant position. One of the job boards I frequent suggested starting a professional blog. You can then put the blog address in your cover letter or on your resume, and then put more detailed information, writing samples, etc. on your blog.
Has anyone ever done this? What do you think? Would a hiring manager ever check such a thing? I put one together, just to see how it would flow, but I'm not skilled enough with html to post my resume or anything yet, I just did blog entries.
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bluefire21
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« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2006, 04:52:33 pm » |
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I don't know much about a professional blog. Some companies don't even allow their employees to access the internet from work, and I bet they won't do it on their own time. In our line of work, I think the best thing to do to showcase your work would be a portfolio. This is something you can take with you to interviews. DO NOT leave it with them because it's your work, and I'd hate for them to "steal" anything from the book. I've done one, and it really did help with interviews. They can scan through it while you're talking, and if it's professionally done, it can really make you shine.
Ellen (Who's currently working on a new and improved one) in TX
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msmarieh
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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2006, 10:34:50 pm » |
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If I were currently unemployed, it's remotely possible I might do this, but I can think of many reasons why this would backfire. Some examples would include: the potential employer not liking what I wrote, the potential employer learning too much about my job search (i.e. how many companies did I apply to, how many interviews have I been on, etc.). Blogs tend to be chatty and that may be the wrong tone for a potential employer.
If I were currently employed, I would definitely not do this.
Marie
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