According to Mashable and The Next Web, social media platform Facebook is testing a resume feature. Facebook users have long been able to put their work details in their profile, but this more focused interest in job searching and recruiting puts the network into more direct competition with employment-oriented LinkedIn.
This resume feature would enable people to put more details about their work experience. Screenshots indicate these more comprehensive summaries won't necessarily be visible on your public profile, which (according to The Next Web) suggests "Facebook is considering making the hidden resume details available exclusively to job hunters and talent seekers." A Facebook spokesperson confirmed they are testing the work histories feature to help companies hire and people find jobs.
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Facebook is Testing a Resume Feature to Help People Find Jobs
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Job Search - The testing of Facebook's resume feature indicates a growing trend of using social media platforms for job hunting and recruiting.
2. Comprehensive Work Histories - The focus on allowing users to provide detailed work experience summaries on Facebook suggests a trend towards more comprehensive resumes.
3. Competition with Linkedin - Facebook's resume feature puts the social media platform in direct competition with LinkedIn in the employment-oriented market.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn are in the industry of connecting professionals and providing job search tools.
2. Job Search and Recruitment - The introduction of resume features on social media platforms creates potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the job search and recruitment industry.
3. Online Networking Services - Facebook's move to compete with LinkedIn indicates a potential disruption to the online networking services industry.