In fact so much stuff is floating around in cyberspace, it is hard to keep track of what is real and what isn't. One of the things career management folks talk about all the time is when job seekers preface comments with, "I saw on the internet that I should do this or that..."
The same advice teachers give to students sometimes about being leery of internet sources, is the same advice I will give here. This advice on how to find good career advice on the internet is not new. I wrote about it in an article here, but wanted to summarize the tips for the BullsEye blog:
When sifting through career information on the internet:
- Still ask other real people you know or are connected to through networks for recommendations
- Read online endorsements or testimonials or the career professional online such as through a LinkedIn profile
- Check out their tweet timeline on Twitter if they have a twitter account. What kind of advice do they offer?
- Check out their their career blogs for longevity and current information.
- Look at how someone is connected on the internet.
- Use links from a trusted source. For example check out the list of BullsEye Faves.
- Find information relevant to your career niche or needs.
- Look closely at what qualifies them to be a career professional. Be careful of the certifications. They are everywhere and sometimes not worth the paper they are printed on!
Read How to Identify Free Good Career Advice on the Internet
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