So what is the impact of this application?Users/ Applicants - It is good or it is bad. Users can get more access to jobs which means reducing unemployment level in the country. As Facebook is one of the largest social media and almost everyone has Facebook, this enlarge job coverage especially over the nation. Opportunities, however does not come without threat. Opening Facebook onto jobs or social partnership means that now potential employers can gain greater access towards applicant's Facebook content. This can be great for those who utilize social media well, but this is not a very great news for those who do not. Not to be worry, if users are not expecting such access, users can always apply for a job from different websites/medium.
Company/ Potential Employers - This is good for potential employers, because now they can really take a deeper look of who is the real person behind each of their potential employee. This, however, come with a risk. There is a potential that employer judge their applicants too early without considering other factors outside the social media. This can be dangerous as they eliminate a potentially great employee too early.
So now that we know this application exist, what should we do?
Applicants, be wise! Even before this application exist the rule of thumb of using Facebook appropriately has been well-known. Now there is an urge to really be aware of what you post or get tagged on Facebook. Utilize your Facebook well enough to represent you as a person and how would you act in a social environment.
As much as it might be uncomfortable or difficult, it is very important to prioritize building your career and positive image.
This application urges users to use Facebook wisely, open career opportunities for users and broaden Company's search for partnership or jobs. It is time to make your decision now!
CA
Source: CNN.com, Cnet.com
Company/ Potential Employers - This is good for potential employers, because now they can really take a deeper look of who is the real person behind each of their potential employee. This, however, come with a risk. There is a potential that employer judge their applicants too early without considering other factors outside the social media. This can be dangerous as they eliminate a potentially great employee too early.
So now that we know this application exist, what should we do?
Applicants, be wise! Even before this application exist the rule of thumb of using Facebook appropriately has been well-known. Now there is an urge to really be aware of what you post or get tagged on Facebook. Utilize your Facebook well enough to represent you as a person and how would you act in a social environment.
As much as it might be uncomfortable or difficult, it is very important to prioritize building your career and positive image.
This application urges users to use Facebook wisely, open career opportunities for users and broaden Company's search for partnership or jobs. It is time to make your decision now!
CA
Source: CNN.com, Cnet.com
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