Does your resume have a social media “punch?”
Few people will argue that social media has an impact in our lives—, and have given us new ways to connect. offers an easy professional network that can be both independent and authentic.
The one thing to say about social media: the business world has certainly embraced it with a passion. With the ability to create “buzz,” social media has become the go-to stage for things like low-cost advertising, lead generation and connecting with consumers.
Perhaps the place where social media has had the biggest influence is talent management. Job searches, recruitment and candidate administration are all essentially social structures—a two way street custom-made for social media. Hiring has never been a one-sided proposition.
Your resume is no longer just on paper, it’s also online. Companies are just as likely to examine social media to learn about you.
In today’s job market, the questions persist: Do resumes have the social media “punch” to make it in the most competitive market in years.
Increasing interconnectivity means both candidates and employers can rely more on cross-functioning groups to make a hiring decision. This means casting a wider social “net” to increase your visibility to the right people.
Three tips to how to make your resume with a social media punch:
Proficiency, knowledge, and capacity to do a job are not tied to any single generation. In an interview, the hiring managers or human resources pros hold all the cards. In fact, theirs are the only cards that truly matters.