Subj : Re: Notice that...
To   : poindexter FORTRAN
From : Vk3jed
Date : Mon Feb 21 2022 15:50:00

-=> On 02-18-22 06:43, poindexter FORTRAN wrote to boraxman <=-

 pF> Now, I've heard whispers of hiring managers and recruiters passing on
 pF> candidates because they had *no* social network presence. Sounds like
 pF> we need to all have sanitized LinkedIn pages with a couple of work
 pF> friends, or clean up those Facebook tagged images.

One does need to curate their social media presence.  I've occasionally had to
remove a tag on someone else's post.  Most often for spam, but occasionally,
because I didn't want something appearing on a social media feed.

 pF> My wife works in HR, and has non-apocryphal stories of a prospective
 pF> candidate with easily sought photos online in compromising positions.
 pF> Kids just don't understand.

I'm not surprised in the slightest.

 pF> I've told him to answer his phone, even if he doesn't know the number.
 pF> If I'm calling about a job, I'm not going to hang up and text him.
 pF> Leave a voice mail greeting recorded in your voice with your name in
 pF> it, and say "thanks for calling".  When you leave a voicemail, leave
 pF> your number. Don't assume they'll just call you from their phone
 pF> screen. Any social network photos will be found by someone who's
 pF> looking to hire you from a pool of other qualified candidates.

These days, I treat the phone differently.  I use my natural recognition to
pick numbers that are likely to be unwanted calls, and for those for which I'm
doubtful (and answer), I check the audio - there's a number of telltale signs
of telemarketers.

If I'm calling in any capacity even slightly or tangentially professional, I
will leave a voicemail message, even though I hate voicemail. :)


.... 'Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting' RAH.
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