Review: It sounds stupid, but in today's job market it is highly important
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
As a former Youth Pastor I found myself often reminding my students, both High School and College, that they needed to be careful what they posted on the Internet about themselves.  Those crazy stunts you pulled or the stupid pictures of yourself getting a tidbit drunk or going crazy at a party may come back to haunt you.People don't think to look on the Internet much to find out what others are saying about them.  They don't realize that their Facebook page can become a detriment to them when Employers or Graduate Schools start to look into the person applying to join them.  Yes, don't think they don't look they do.So, is personal branding so abhorrent to you that you don't think about it.  I felt that way.  But I think anyone searching today for a job or looking to further their career needs to think about it.This is not about lying about yourself and putting a good face on things.  It's about being honest and making sure that what is posted about you is good.Mark Cijo paints a good picture for you on how to market yourself, how to get your message out there, how to gain the accolades that you deserve.Don't let the concept turn you off.  Take a look.