This week Shane Ginsberg and I spoke at Organic's HR offsite in beautiful Sonoma County. The interactive industry is once again experiencing a major hiring crunch, and we talked about ways to use social media to reach great candidates. Blogs in particular are a great way to reach those who are not actively looking for a job. The short version: if you're reading this, we probably want to talk to you. You can see the full presentation below.
Misha Cornes






Comments (3)
I really gained some insight on how Social Media can have a positive affect on HR. This concept of a digital footprint is fascinating to me and now I don't have to feel guilty when I'm on Facebook. Thanks for speaking to our team in Sonoma.
Posted by Kari Girarde | November 19, 2007 10:35 AM
Posted on November 19, 2007 10:35
This is great Misha. I agree whole-heartedly with the idea that (self) promotion = opportunity. Many people still get surprised at the openness exhibited (keeping "nothing" private) of Gen Y (Millenials especially), but putting ourselves out there creates opportunities for meaningful/fulfilling interactions/experiences for careers and social lives.
Posted by El Gaffney | November 20, 2007 12:23 PM
Posted on November 20, 2007 12:23
Misha -- I think this perspective is very interesting, I'm glad to see people opening up to the idea of social media. As a planner, it's been a secret tool of mine for years, now the cat is clearly out of the bag! A pet project of mine has been articulating the emergence of the first real generation gap the US has seen in about 50 years, your discussion around photos and putting yourself out there regardless of consequence is right on.
It's an "ask for forgiveness, not for permission" culture.
My real question to the HR folks who read this -- when you hire bloggers and active social media players, will you allow them to continue their voice in that environment? Will you censor them as it pertains to your agency brand and/or clients? Can I tell my readers where I work? Would you want me to?
It's an issue many of us bloggers are battling, where is the line? Can I raise questions about a brand's business without creating a conflict of interest?
...time will tell. Great read and slideshare. Thanks.
Posted by casey ingle | November 20, 2007 5:43 PM
Posted on November 20, 2007 17:43