Those crazy main-stream journalists are at it again, claiming this time that a blog is
'essential' to your career:
Blogging is good for your career. A well-executed blog sets you apart as an expert in your field.
Ben Day blogged his way into a career as a high-earning software consultant while maintaining the freedom to schedule frequent jam sessions and performances as a keyboard player.
Blogging gave him the opportunity to stand out enough to support the life he envisioned for himself. ''For your career, a blog is essential," says Phil van Allen, a faculty member of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.
''It's the new public relations and it's the new home page. Instead of a static home page, you have your blog," he said. It's a way to let people know what you are thinking about the field that interests you.
It wasn't too long ago they were telling us blogs were dangerous and could get you fired. Of course, what they fail to mention is all of this (both the potential for hire or fire) is pretty much common sense and that, once again, they are just reporting what we (should) already know.
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