there is no way to prevent companies from doing this. It has become common practice in Germany, for example, warns one recruiter in Frankfurt. Experts like Shaw warn
that graduates should “clean up their Facebook pages, and make them presentable to companies.”
Monster’s new “BeKnown” programme, which connects your business experience to your personal page. Similarly, the kinds of skills
SOFT SKILLS ARE MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN BEFORE
that recruiters are looking for are less vocationally oriented and more personal. “Soft skills are much more important than before,” says Konica Stones, senior manager, HC Services, Student Recruitment, at auditing and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers in London. “We look hard at communications skills and interpersonal skills.”
If all the recruiter sees on a Facebook page is a list of parties attended and some music favourites, they aren’t likely to be interested. On the other hand, it is
One has to demonstrate the basic abilities for doing business before companies will invest in training. Another cost-related
trend: Companies are seeking to make contact
possible to separate your personal Facebook page from the one intended for business by using
with students while they are undergraduates. Early identification means less time spent looking around for potential recruits. Get started as soon as possible.
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European careers fairs
Careers fairs are a great way to meet, either face-to-face or online, a number of