The Effect of the Media on Job Hunting by Mateo Stipe

Job Hunting in the 1970s

mateostipe1_ — 2023-11-29 23:54:29 UTC

In the 1970s, it was typical to include personal information such as height, weight, and family on your resume. This was a time where it was acceptable to smoke cigarettes during the interview and attire was extremely strict (only blue or grey suits for men).

Do's and Dont's of Job Hunting

mateostipe1_ — 2023-11-29 23:55:28 UTC

During the 1970s Laws were passed requiring equal consideration of people based on gender and race, but companies weren't necessarily embracing it. For a good chance at getting a job, it would require many trips to the library to research the company or type up another version of your resume on a typewriter. Wearing attire that was two levels higher than the dress code was a MUST. Finally, getting that top interview is nearly impossible if you didnt have any connections.

The Introduction of the Internet

mateostipe1_ — 2023-11-29 23:55:51 UTC

When the internet was taking over in the 1990s, about 1 in 5 companies began recruiting online using websites like "CareerBuilder" and "Dice". This lead to passive recruiting where employers reach out to you based on your uploaded resume. With your resume reaching much more people than you anticipated, personal information was withdrawn and replaced with your job history.

Social Media Affecting your interview

mateostipe1_ — 2023-11-29 23:58:23 UTC

During the 2000s, resumes had to be tailored to the position you were applying for and most importantly your social media had to be clean, because it will sabotage your job hunt.

Referals

mateostipe1_ — 2023-11-29 23:59:56 UTC

During the Great Recession, resumes absolutely flooded the system making almost leading to the very frustrating "screening system" where key words and topics are looked for. Often overlooking qualified candidates, companies were looking for the best. Knowing someone in the company meant that you skip the screening process and you were given a much closer look than others.

Appling for jobs today

mateostipe1_ — 2023-11-30 01:06:34 UTC

Today with how established the internet is today, sites like "LinkedIn" let you set your job history and upload a generic resume for employers to search for you. It is much easier to communicate and network with people now using all varieties of social media to build strong connections and hopefully get you inside a major corporation.