Hi Tim! I really enjoyed reading your blog, you …

Hi Tim!

I really enjoyed reading your blog, you have a great writing style! It was really clear and informative. You highlighted the progression that professional profiling and job applications have made in the last 10 years ago, something I have never really considered before – so thank you for extending my own understanding!

You have spoken about LinkedIn quite a lot. I would like to know what advice you would offer individuals starting their own account. What precautions should someone take to ensure their LinkedIn is authentic? How important is authenticity to maintain an effective online professional profile? I’d recommend reading our classmate Kaya’s blog http://kayastefferud.wordpress.com/. Her blog offers great information on authenticity to aid your opinion.

I think authenticity is vital to operate an effective online personal profile, as recruiters will quickly see if you cannot live up to your ‘attributes’. If authenticity isn’t integral to online recruitment, then the whole system becomes flawed. A balance has to attained between marketing yourself effectively and untruthful boasting.

Let me know your opinion! I look forward to reading your next blog :)