As we sit here in 2017, the Internet has been in full swing for well over 20 years. Through one boom and bust already, the prevailing thinking is that most everyone is now on board, However, with the advent of Web 2.0 and the introduction of social networking, there are still many people who are playing catch up.
This is particularly true in the area of how to conduct a job search as old paradigms are hard to break. But, just as the fax machine gave way to e-mail, and Twitter is now the latest rage, the days of the paper resume are fading into the sunset. Personal websites, online resumes, and web portfolios, while in their infancy and perhaps thought to be just a fad or more applicable for one generation are here. These tools are waiting for people to utilize, and in my opinion will become the most effective means to apply for a job, manage your career and communicate your personal brand to the world.
In today’s hyper competitive job market, where everyone is vying for attention and trying to stand out, the question is how to best accomplish the task. It is only a matter of time before the shift takes place. Are you ready to get in front of the crowd and catch the wave or will you wait for others to test the water before you dive in?
