There are some very intriguing statements and statistics in this article. It seems that vanity searches might not be a bad idea when getting into the job market. The 35% elimination rate is the scary one that jumps out at me.
This just goes to show, youthful indiscretions will come back to haunt you. So, see the end from the beginning and don’t pull that stupid stunt.
Chron.com | What does the Web have to say about you?
Your online reputation may precede you during a job search, and it could keep you from getting your foot in the door, according to a survey.More than three-fourths of executive recruiters surveyed said that they routinely use search engines like Google and Yahoo to learn more about candidates.
Even more significant, 35 percent said they have eliminated a candidate from consideration based on information discovered online.
While more than eight out of 10 executives expect recruiters to research their names on the Internet, only 33 percent have conducted a search of their own name.
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1 Steve Farber (2 comments.) // Jul 11, 2006 at 7:00 pm
Taken literally, a vanity search is always a good idea. But it strikes me that “Google search” is also a good metaphor for what a leader should do on a regular basis. In other words, always seek ways to get honest feedback on what people are saying about you and your leadership effectiveness in your organization or on your team. What stories are people telling about you? In what context does your name pop up in others’ conversations? That’s the ultimate reality check, it seems to me…
2 Larry Hendrick // Jul 13, 2006 at 5:54 am
Steve, thanks for the response and having thought about it, I have to agree. With all the blogs run by employees, it can give a good bit of information on the current “big project” from a different perspective than you would get in the office setting. Who would have thought a few years ago, we would be here today.
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