Why Flight Centre needs you – in 140 characters or less
The social media revolution rolls on…and nowhere more so than in the travel industry.
Now Flight Centre (FLT)is asking job seekers to submit LinkedIn, blog and Twitter details – rather than traditional resumes – as part of an innovative recruitment programme.
The global travel company has outlined plans to capitalise on the growing interest in social media by recruiting full-time specialists in Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
When applying for the social media specialist positions, candidates are simply asked to demonstrate their relevant experience by providing links to their blog, Twitter profile, LinkedIn profiles and two other social sites, in addition to outlining in 140 characters or less why they are the person the company needs to hire.
“Our social media specialists will effectively be paid to do what they’re already passionate about – blogging, tweeting, building communities and travelling the world,” FLT global social media leader Gregg Tilston said.
“Given that we are looking for people who are passionate about social media, we can learn more from blogs, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn than we can from traditional resumes.
“While there’s no doubt many employers still pay close attention to resumes, the social media channels look certain to play a more important role in the hiring process in the future.
“The candidates we are looking for will have an in-depth knowledge of the various social media offerings and the ability to communicate with and engage with customers and prospective travellers.”
Ian Jarrett
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