Do you find that Social Media sites like RallyPoint, LinkedIn and Facebook are beneficial to your post military career search?

Georgeann Carter — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 06:28:18 -0500

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Jan 24 at 2018 6:33 AM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 06:33:01 -0500

I'm sure that they all help and I wish that they would have been around when I got out in 1968.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 7:09 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 07:09:47 -0500

Not really. It is nice to keep in touch and be able to perhaps pass on some experience, but the longer I am out the less my experience matters in most practical regards.

Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Jan 24 at 2018 7:37 AM

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 07:37:05 -0500

Social media and professional media are beneficial in post military career hunts, because this is the age in which such media is most popular. I went for an interview with a former client and the question asked of me was to suggest a marketing mode that will be most cost-effective and a medium for talent screening medium. After a minute I replied, "The use of social media and/or professional media is best option to market our open posts and build a comprehensive test online in our social media sites, where talent can complete the test and enter their candidacy. Then; the HR can select the best of these candidates for interviews". The client was impressed and confirmed to me that social media is today's medium for sharing, assessing and recruiting best qualified talent.

Response by SGT David T. made Jan 24 at 2018 8:07 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:07:15 -0500

It really depends what sector one is looking for. In my case, social media doesn't help because I am a Federal employee and any job I would be interested in would be located at USAjobs. I can't speak to other sectors because I haven't given them much consideration.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 8:11 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:11:35 -0500

Networking is good period. Reguardless of format. But you have to use the tool to build the relationship, the first time you contact someone you shouldn't be asking for a job. The advantage of these websites is you can find people who have done what you want to do and co tact them for advice and you can build on that into job leads.

Response by MSG Andrew White made Jan 24 at 2018 5:11 PM

MSG Andrew White — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:11:02 -0500

RALLYPOINT HAS SOME SERIOUS MINDS!! LOTS OF INFO AND EXPERIENCE IN ALL BRANCHES OF LIFE, INCLUDING JOKES, HUNTING, FISHING, CHARITIES, BUDDY LOVE, WEAPONS, AND OF SOLDIERING!!!!

Response by CA Delete D. made Jan 24 at 2018 7:51 PM

CA Delete D. — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:51:43 -0500

RallyPoint - Indirectly, yes.

LinkedIn - Yes.

Facebook - don't have it; don't want it (people use FB for career research and development? Honestly?).

Response by SGT Marvin Shiplips made Oct 14 at 2019 8:34 AM

SGT Marvin Shiplips — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:34:21 -0400

Response by C/SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2022 3:56 PM

C/SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:56:54 -0400

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Response by CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana made Mar 3 at 2023 6:18 AM

CPT Gurinder (Gene) Rana — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:18:57 -0500

We are in the era of social media, Georgeann. Through social media applicants are referred by their contacts within the organization. However, the gatekeepers, are selective and prejudiced, which leaves best qualified out of the race. The recruitment team uses the applications to prove diversity in the selection process.