Am I being Googled? Yes, you are.
After you apply for a job, or create your New Force profile,
it’s likely that you will be Googled. Short story is that employers and
recruiters for government jobs, are increasingly turning to search engines to
vet job applicants.
Our Tips
If you are a job seeker, before you create your New Force
profile it’s a good idea to conduct your own search about you. Search your
names in search engines and social networking sites, such as YouTube, Facebook
and Twitter.
It’s important to use common
sense when it comes to using social media. Make sure the information you share
or make public can’t be interpreted in an inappropriate or derogatory way.
The fact is, you are not
going to be asked to defend your content, it is simply going to position you in
the mind of your employer. This applies to the photos you have online, things
you have written, things you have ‘liked’ and comments you have made.
Your New Force profile is a
great way of giving employers all the information they need to know about you
upfront. When you apply for a job on a job board, they simply see your CV and
cover letter.
Your New Force profile allows
you to upload a video introduction, write a bio, and take unlimited skills
tests. Essentially employers want to know a) have you got the skills to do the
job i.e. You can type fast, or you can use certain software, and b) do you have
the personality or aptitude in order to do the job. Using the features of your
New Force profile you can tick all these boxes without employers having to
guess.
That being said it is still a
good idea to monitor your online presence; whether you are looking for a
student job, a government job or a role in private industry. Keep in mind what
you are telling employers and whether it is line with your goals.
At New Force we are disrupting the way graduates, students
and entry level workers find jobs. Rather than apply on a job board you can
find work or your first job by matching with employers via your profile.
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