Social media is changing the way people live. It is changing the way we communicate and the way we navigate our lives. It is also changing the way employers research and hire new prospects. The days of the paper resume and classified ads are near an end. Anyone at the beginning of a new career path would be wise to learn a bit about how social media is being used by companies and candidates.
This blog will be a good place for you to begin that research. The IBMC Blog is going to begin a weekly feature on the topic of social media and careers.
I wanted to share with you this little video which was made by Socialnomics. The video is geared toward business but it has some amazing statistics that demonstrate how social media can not be ignored.
Use this link if your having trouble viewing the video.
And use this link if you want to see the article that goes along with the video. It includes a list of the stats as well as the sources for the information.
Have you thought about social media in relation to your career? Do you think it is a fad? Please share your thoughts in the comment section.
Tags: career training, Social Media, video