To Web 2.0 and Beyond

Did you know employers aren't googling you to find a reason not to hire you, they are googling you to find a reason to hire you? Gone are the days of googling yourself, making sure that nothing "undesirable" pops up and avoiding anything that might cause context collapse (when people from different communities collide). And ahead of us, are the days of actively building your web presence to take control of your image.  So, what are employers looking for? They are looking to see which candidate has the best web presence (or reputation or brand online). Employers are asking:  "Do candidates have a professional website? Are they engaging with other professionals on social media? Grow Your Digital Footprint  Part of web presence is having a digital footprint (online activities, including social media use), which is created every time we use networked technology.  If you leave your digital footprint unattended however, it may not reflect what you want it t...

 After reading Lingel and Naaman's (2012) You Should Have Been There, Man: Live Music DIY Content and Online Communities , I have some thoughts to share!  The Study Lingel and Naaman (2012) wanted to find out motivations for and the practice of taking and sharing videos of live music concerts. DIY (do-it-yourself) videos have become popular and are used to document the Youtuber's experience at the concert and to share it with the world and fan communities. Youtube has become part of a notion called gift economies , meaning users post content and devote their time and energy in order to share without expectations of compensation; they are gifting their content. The study had 10 participants that were considered "DIY video producers" (found through Youtube); half of the participants filmed mainstream, large concert venues and the other half filmed Indie music in smaller venues with less of a following.  This study sought to find out three main questions:...