February 22
JuicyCampus – A career stopper
JuicyCampusIt is interesting that there have been so many discussions about online activity and how it can affect your career. It can have a positive impact (like the SEO guru who does my technical stuff) BUT most of the emphasis is on the negative impact. Particular focus is on Networking Sites like MySpace, Bebo and Facebook and how recruiters and potential employers are using these sites to gain additional information on applicants.
We can argue all day about the rights and wrongs of using this information but it is happening. I read yesterday about the NEW KID ON THE BLOCK (Not the 80′s American Boyband) – JUICYCAMPUS!! Now this site could be trouble. Certainly if your parents read it but it could prove interesting reading for potential employers.
This site is gaining in popularity in US and it is predominantly college gossip and a few top 10 listings. These rankings are not the sort that you probably want to come top of or even get listed on. Rather than me tell you about it check out the site for yourself.
I noted on the radio this morning that there is an Internet Advisory meeting for parents today all around Networking Sites information and safety. I would be interested to know if this new site is discussed.