Online Presence

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Online Presence Impact on Life and Career Internet and technology have great influences on life and daily activities. This paper discusses the author’s experience in her online presence research. The paper explains the author’s point of view regarding the use of online presence as a factor in the hiring process. In addition, the author of this paper identifies some changes that she may need to consider regarding her online presence.
Online Presence and Organizations Many organizations may use the internet for many purposes such as marketing products and advertising vacant jobs. Human Resource (HR) professionals may use technology in many ways such as filtering the applications using a software that includes elements such as job …show more content…

However, National Labor Relations Board Act regulated the social media use in work. “The National Labor Relations Act protects the rights of employees to act together to address conditions at work, with or without a union. This protection extends to certain work-related conversations conducted on social media, such as Facebook and Twitter” (National Labor Relations Board). The act takes the decision regarding a situation where employer's violation of Federal Laws may occur. Thus, many organizations may be concerned when choosing their new employees to ensure that they use the social media in a good and ethical way that reflects their …show more content…

“The overwhelming majority (87%) of recruiters find LinkedIn most effective when vetting candidates during the hiring process — especially those under 45 (90%)” (Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016, (2016), p. 14, Revised). Also, it is very important to research self before applying to jobs especially good jobs to avoid unexpected surprises. When looking for a job, it is essential nowadays to consider self-marketing strategies. Polishing online presence is an important factor in many organizations’ hiring process. According to Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016, “51% of recruiters say that employee branding is the number one investment that they will increase in the next year” and “50% of recruiters cite social media as a close second” (Jobvite Recruiter Nation Report 2016, (2016), p.11,

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