Good point. Do you know of folks who have been approached that way? I'm sure it happens, but I wonder how much someone in a position to hire would be put off by the anonymous nature of the blog.
Roger Kondrat
· 3 years ago
It has happened to me, but like anything else paper (websites) only take you so far when building a relationship, in the end you have to meet for a coffee and chat.
When I read a blogger regularly I develop a sense (I feel as though I do) of who they are and I tend to have some confidence in the quality of their skills, and most of them I don't even know their names, but when I need someone, I find out who the man behind the brand is and meet face to face to see if there is a fit.
I don't think this is any different from LinkedIn, because lots of times you get referrals through linked in that you don't know and just hear they are good.
On a blog you don't know them but their product (content) tells you there is something behind the blog other than a pair of hands that are idle.
One last thought, bloggers tend to be good communicators and everywhere I have worked the number 1 problem always seems to be communication, so in the end, being a blogger to me, should leave a good impression of your communication skills especially if you work in IT.
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When I read a blogger regularly I develop a sense (I feel as though I do) of who they are and I tend to have some confidence in the quality of their skills, and most of them I don't even know their names, but when I need someone, I find out who the man behind the brand is and meet face to face to see if there is a fit.
I don't think this is any different from LinkedIn, because lots of times you get referrals through linked in that you don't know and just hear they are good.
On a blog you don't know them but their product (content) tells you there is something behind the blog other than a pair of hands that are idle.
One last thought, bloggers tend to be good communicators and everywhere I have worked the number 1 problem always seems to be communication, so in the end, being a blogger to me, should leave a good impression of your communication skills especially if you work in IT.
What do you think?