Trying Out Facebook Pages

So today I had my second adventure in my social media journey. The use of a Facebook page as a type of resume, where employers can instantly access your employment background, education information, and any other relevant information you would typically include in a resume. I think this is a really neat way to share your resume because it is easy to edit and is environmentally friendly because you don't always have to print out your updated resume when something changes. Also, because most employers do Google searches on job candidates before hiring them, it gives the employer a very professional result, which emphasizes the candidates dedication and maturity.

I created a mock Facebook page for this assignment because this system is new to me and I was unsure about posting such personal information in a program I am unfamiliar with. However, if I had to do this assignment again I would probably make a personal Facebook page, because I am now more confident in the usefulness and value of this form of communication with employers. I also believe that I could use this program in the future when searching for a career.

From www.facebook.com. Click on image to enlarge.

I really like how fellow student Samantha Stevens states in her blog that even though her Facebook profile does not contain any inappropriate content, she likes how she can use a Facebook page to advertise herself in a more professional way. In creating my own Facebook page I spent some time looking at the Facebook pages of other people and organizations, such as Katie Davis (founder of Amazima Ministries) and the Columbus Zoo, to get some ideas.