Professional Facebook Page

As technology continues to advance and with it, the continuing evolution of social media, simple resumes and interviews are no longer the only items on an employers checklist. Thus, I've decided to make a Facebook page containing my resume and other pertinent information an employer might want to know should they search me on the internet. Although the resume page is on Facebook, it is nonetheless a potential boost that could allow me that certain foot-in-the-door opportunity into the field I am so passionate about. Therefore, I had to maintain a certain formality throughout the page. 

I have heard that as part of the selection process, some employees have to provide the number of followers they maintained on Twitter. I cannot confirm the amount of truth in this statement but it still seems like quite an intimidating piece of data to ask for. Then again, it is practically the same idea as asking an artist on Youtube how many subscribers they have. Employers are taking advantage of the basically free information floating about on the internet which provides me greater chances of potentially "showing myself off", albeit in a subtler way. Since this "resume" is a Facebook page, the global public will be able to comment and subscribe to what I post. It appears that positive comments and increasing subscribers are, nowadays, just as good, if not better, than the passing of information through "word of mouth". 

Here is a link to my Flickr page. 

Becky's extensive posts are perfect examples of how blogs can also be used to present yourself to potential employers. 

Here are some more creative ways to "write" a resume: 

My first ever blog post!

Hiya :) My name's Annie and I'm currently doing my bachelor in the Animal Health program at the University of Alberta. Animals, hiking, nature, travelling, friends, family, music, photography among others are my passion and inspiration. I love a great, big juicy watermelon in the summer and a nice, hot cup of tea in the winter (yes food is my lover).

Sundown on Mt. Mariepskop, South Africa :D I'm the bright green one. 

I'm not a complete tech-illiterate but I'm definitely not a computer person either. I didn't create an email account until Grade 9 and I didn't get a cell phone until high school. I was slow on getting Facebook and was bugged at constantly to download Skype. However, these mediums do make it easier for me to connect and share pictures and information with my friends especially when keeping in touch with international friends. I can appreciate those who use these mediums to market products, raise awareness, inform and persuade but it bothers me sometimes that others seem to view it as a method of parading themselves. It seems to encourage people to become more self-centered and ignorant. But that is just my opinion :) Kendra's post demonstrates another way social media can be used within a medical profession, which is quite interesting so check her blog out! 

http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/01/19/schooled-social-media 

You know times have changed when social-media based courses are being offered at high schools while high schools in my time banned Facebook and MSN use.