I have to say that nothing feels better than to be vetted by someone who you greatly admire. And so it seems very appropriate that following my post What Should An Online Resume Contain that my philosphy should be endorsed by one of my favorite online publications. I have read Arstechnica for years and the day after I posted they released an article on how irresponsible internet postings have led to employers turning down candidates. The following excerpt embodies what I want my online portfolio to convey:
On the other hand, some candidates are doing a good job of presenting their professional side when posting online. Half of those who screened candidates via their social networking profiles said that they got a good feel for the person’s personality and fit within the organization. Other employers said that they found the profiles supported the candidates’ professional qualifications or that they discovered how creative the candidate was. Solid communication skills, evidence of well-roundedness, and other people’s good references (we assume this one came from LinkedIn) helped boost people’s credentials, too.
-Arstechnica.com
As I mentioned in my previous article, your typical entryway to a job can still be a simple resume and cover letter, but if your talents strike the fancy of your employer then it behooves you to have an online portfolio that showcases who you are, what you have accomplished and why you would make a great team member.
