OK there's no job; or is there? Imagine if all jobs stated the reality of the position! Would anyone take a look? You did. Can't see it happening any day soon but imagine it did.
The last few years have been chaos for everyone and listening to the predictions for 2012 the economy is not exactly planning on bouncing back. So what do I think 2012 will bring us in the world of talent technology?
The rumour mill seems to be awash with what I am doing with Lumesse so here are the facts!
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A picture says more than a few words so I'll leave it at that. RIP job boards, the end is nigh.
What no LinkedIn? What no Twitter? What no Xing? What no Facebook? Well you won't be able to register with us then until you get one. I mean, we need your Klout score.
Of course you would never, ever, ever do such a thing. It is absolutely proposterous and open for so much trouble from the PC police. But, already in certain cases to apply for a job online a CV is mandatory. As is a telephone number. And an e-mail address.
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You see them everywhere; even in the mirror dude. At the bar after their run or gym session or whatever it is they do to relax. But always in the bar. Unshaven. Favourite over worn t-shirt. Scruffy trainers. Baggy jeans. But they’re married so it doesn’t matter.
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So your CEO has a BHAG.
Chances are it includes the Internet, social, technology, maybe even the cloud.
But here’s the bigger question. Can your company adapt to the changes ahead? Or is your culture so engrained that it cannot handle change?
Of course I don’t mean you, it’s everyone else that has problems with culture.
Really?
Swap desks right now with someone else without telling them. See how well they adapt to a sudden change that can be easily undone.
The BHAG may exist but will your people stop it happening? Do you have leaders that can help them change?
Only you know the truth.
Toffee or caramel. Does it really matter? In most cases it doesn’t which is what some bright spark in Costa product marketing thought. But try telling that to the kids - or the baristas!
Over the last few months there have been a few posts and discussions about the value of your social media profile from a recruitment perspective. Most suggested it didn’t matter how well you connected you were. I disagree.
If you are highly ambitious you will want to work for a company with ambitions. Companies such as Ford and Dell are very much focused on weaving social into their corporate DNA. Salesforce.com talk about the social enterprise and how the companies of tomorrow will be led by the young people of today who have grown up with the Internet and social. These companies will be connected to everything and everyone and they are very ambitious; they want to be market leaders. Their employees, at every level, will be connected. No questions about it.
So if you are a social laggard, which is absolutely fine, just don’t expect to have the edge at an interview for your dream job with that dream company. Little Johnnie snot face with his amazing Klout score may just nudge ahead; courtesy of his friends, followers and influencers!
Please note: I don't just mean Klout score; it is just one example of social measurement.
You see, when we first met it was all so much fun. Easy to do things together, uncomplicated, new. But then you started to change. Small things at first that I didn't really notice but then you became a little unreliable. You got lots of new friends. You sometimes didn't respond but lately it's got worse. A different new has turned up. I have tried telling you but you don't listen. I wondered if it was me so switched off for a while and tried again but nothing changed. I even uninstalled you and got the even newer you but still no response.
So Foursquare, as much as love being with you, if you just won't recognise me when I'm in that special restaurant, or my favourite coffee shop, or on a run, and always WITH YOU, what's the point? Of course there is no point, or badge, or sharing. Nothing. So as much as it will hurt and knowing I will probably try again in a few weeks or maybe months, for now I think I have to say goodbye :-(
At least my "friends" will know why I no longer share my favourite places with them..... even if you don't.
A hands-on, experienced social media and talent technology consultant with a strange passion for running in harsh places.
This site aims to help you learn how to use technology to transform your workplace performance and has nothing to do with running!
