Brandon Coppernoll Web content management, internet marketing and social media in Indiana

When to include blogging on your resume

On my resume I chose to include blogging and my blog site because most of my writing is related to the field in which I work. I also listed my various social media locations in hopes that it shows that I am active in the social media community. As a Web developer and software engineer I felt it was important to show that I am on the leading edge of new media since that is the industry in which I like to work for.

I have been asked the question "When do I include blogging on my resume?" The answer is subjective. I think you have to be careful because these days employers are looking at your online presence before they interview you. They want to get to know you before they "get to know you." The internet is transparent. Social media is transparent. They say people are judged mostly on what they do when they think no one is looking.

When to include blogging on your resume:

• Your blog is industry specific to your career path.
• You keep the blog up-to-date. An up-to-date blog shows you are dedicated and determined. An old rusty blog may not show these things.
• You don't have a lot of grammar mistakes and offensive language. This shows your ability to write coherently without using a lot of street jargon and language not appropriate for the office.

What is your opinion on including your blog? Do you do it? Do you have apprehensions and why?

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