October 4, 2004

Before applying, check out the blogs
Posted by pegasus@jpbutler.com">Jason Butler at 6:17 AM -

The New York Times Job Market discusses how blogs affect the hiring process. Job seekers can check out employers, and vice versa.

"It sounded like the person who wrote it really knew what the job was and understood the business. It was written by someone you would want to talk to."

The blog entries of others at Cheskin intrigued him. "I got the sense this was a company where the employees really enjoyed their work," said Mr. Feldman, who was hired in June. "If I had not read the blog I doubt I would have applied."

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