This blog post is more a reminder for me but can be a valuable tip to anyone else. You can (and have to) use your blog as your CV. It’s most likely the first thing potential employers will find when they Google you (and yes, they will). So make sure your blog represents the same things your CV would. Follow these simple rules:
- Post what you know
Showcase your knowledge. If you are an expert on a particular field (such as HTML5 or Drupal) display those skills in your blog. Give tutorials or useful links to resources. Just as you would list your skills in your CV you can do the same (but more elaborate) on your blog. - Post what you like
Your CV includes a ‘Hobbies’ section in which you include generic things such as ‘music’ or ‘wachting movies’. But on your blog you can expand on this. You can link to your favorite movies or music artists. Potential employers can get a feel about what kind of person you are, making it more likely to invite you for a job interview. Or not. Maybe your preferences are a total disconnect with the person screening you. But that’s even better, saving you the hassle for going to an interview for a job you will never get.
I advise everyone to blog. It is a showcase of your skills and hobbies so use it wisely.