Hiring people is really difficult. I’ve been sifting through resumes for a couple of weeks now trying to find that perfect applicant. Someone with skill, know-how and ambition. Unfortunately, all that resumes can tell me is weather or not somebody knows how to use a word processor. I can make assumptions about their work history and education but what I really need to do is meet them.
Queue the interview, except you don’t get to meet the person. You get to meet the person when they want to get hired. Fresh haircut, big smile, lots of “Yes sir, No sir” language. Sometimes you get someone who can really talk… then you have to wonder how many times they have done this, and how many times they can sweet talk their way out of work.
When I get resumes, the first thing I do is head over to Facebook to see who they REALLY are. Some people have blocked profiles and some people don’t have profiles at all, but for those that do, you either make or break the job by what you’ve chosen to post.
I’ll be honest, I’m looking for family pictures, friends and just evidence that people like this person. I am also trying to make sure there are not too many pictures that would make Cheech and Chong blush, or evidence that they are going to be a handful.
Many of the BIG companies use this tactic as well, and while it’s not always perfect, it does give you an edge when you are looking to hire a person who can work harmoniously in your environment.
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