5 Reasons Why Your Online Presence Will Replace Your Resume in 10 years

5 Reasons Why Your Online Presence Will Replace Your Resume in 10 years
By mpier187
More and more employers are starting to search for a potential employee’s web presence when considering the candidate for a job.  Employers want to see a candidate’s resume but before or after they meet with the candidate they may also want to search the candidate’s web presence.  According to the writer, your online presence should consist of your own website and should contain at a minimum your Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter URLs.  By creating your own web presence you will also be more in control of how you will be perceived online to other people that search for you.

The writer lists five reasons why your online presence will eventually replace your resume:

1. Social networking use is skyrocketing while email is plummeting:
According to a recent survey, 90% of American Internet users visit a social networking site each month.  Also the 35+ demographic is the fastest growing demographic for Facebook and LinkedIn users.

2. You can’t find jobs traditionally anymore:
 While this statement may be a little overdramatic, the writer suggests that having an online presence will make it less likely that you will be passed over by another candidate that has an online presence.  He also mentions that it is important to meet as many people as possible in your own field which actively using LinkedIn may help you to do.

3. People are managing their careers as entrepreneurs:
A recent survey showed that 84% of employees plan to look for new jobs in 2011.  “Careerpreneur” defines a professional who managers their career like an entrepreneur as someone who is always looking for the next big opportunity.  Having a web presence can be helpful for finding your next job or opportunity should you decide to leave your current job.

4. The traditional resume is now virtual and easy to build:
Many people are starting to use LinkedIn’s Resume Builder to turn their LinkedIn profile into an online resume.  This online resume can be used to both actively and passively search for positions online.  Meaning by setting up an online resume, employers can search and find your resume without you actively searching for a job.

5. Job seeker passion has become the deciding factor in employment:

83% of job seekers would rather have a job that they love than a job that pays well.  Job satisfaction is a very important ingredient to having a successful career and having a strong web presence can help you find companies that fit your interests
.http://blogs.forbes.com/danschawbel/2011/02/21/5-reasons-why-your-online-presence-will-replace-your-resume-in-10-years/

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