Facebook e-Resume....I Like!

Just when I thought I knew all that Facebook could offer, I get introduced to the concept of a Facebook resume.  The idea of creating a page used solely to represent myself as a professional did not ever dawn on me.  This is a great way to 'sell yourself' to the potential employer by giving them a better idea of who you are, but still keeping your personal life separate.  This assignment has been effective in demonstrating how versatile social media can be.  Follow the link to view the e-Resume I created on Facebook. It will give you a bit more information about me!

To elaborate and clarify some of the information on my Facebook page, I have completed a degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta back in 2002. So I am currently working on my second degree! After finishing my first degree, I worked for 6 years in the field of environmental consulting. During this time, I gained experience working around the oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta.  I had the amazing opportunity to assist in some research my company was conducting to discover new techniques in reclaiming the land that had been mined.  In addition to this, I also took part in large-scale soil and vegetation surveys where I analyzed soil profiles and identified plant species.  Personally, I always enjoyed catching sight of wildlife while working. Some of my favourite encounters included a baby Black Bear, a Great Grey Owl and a Lynx!!  After careful consideration, I made the move to change my career. A tough decision, but the right one in the end. I have no regrets about the time I spent in my former career and I greatly value all of the amazing experiences I never would have had.  I am so excited to be on a new path and I look forward to new challenges.

Working in that industry, it was certainly clear that communication played a huge role when dealing with the public and, more importantly, for the health and safety of all those around you. This is something I'm sure Laura will learn throughout her education and future work experience.  I do recall several instances where some personal communications on Facebook ended up resulting in threatened legal action on the company I was working for at the time.  These serious cases involved photos of co-workers without their required safety gear, while they were still on the worksite.  The less serious cases involved "bad mouthing" co-workers on friends-of-friends walls.  After hearing about this at a staff meeting, it became quite apparent how powerful the misuse of social media can be. If you don't have something appropriate to post, don't post it at all!

References
Facebook screen capture. Retrieved December 6, 2001 from http://flic.kr/p/aRJBNk and http://flic.kr/p/aRVT2t