Naymz.com is
considered the new kid on the block in the world of online social networking;
but some experts think that Naymz’s personal branding abilities will appeal to
job seekers seeking unique tools that will help them stand out from competitors.
How does
Naymz work?
Naymz allows job
seekers or anyone to post a resume style profile online with links to their
other online social networks, professional work experience and most
importantly, allows others to rank them and endorse them in the same way that
is allowed on LinkedIn. The
service is free and includes a reputation monitor which is a real-time
monitoring tool that can help users remain aware of what is being said about
them online across various sources such as blogs, news sites, social networks,
and other online content. The reputation tool alone could prove beneficial to
job seekers who must always stay on top of managing their online reputation at
a time when many employers do a online search of candidates before they even
schedule an interview.
If job seekers
plan to effectively use Naymz it is important that the take heed to the
following tips:
- When you sign up with Namyz or any other
online social networking site, make sure that you completely fill out your
profile and keep it up-to-date.
Having an incomplete or out of date profile online is worse than having
nothing at all.
- Have
a plan in place to get endorsements from former employers. The endorsement tool is one of the
features which make Namyz and its competitor LinkedIn so powerful. Endorsements tell potential employers
that those who have worked with you in the past value your work.
- And
finally, make sure you use Naymz reputation monitor tool. Make it a habit to check what is being
said about you online at least every month if you are actively searching for a
job. If you find negative
information about yourself online, move quickly to correct it or have it
removed.