We knew that some people spent a huge time on virtual reality (VR) websites, of the type of 'Second Life' and the like. Living through their virtual avatars, which correct their every mistake and give them the body, the hair, the attitude or even the mansions they always dreamed (but were always too often online to have), even spending real money to buy virtual property (I'm amazed at how dumb people can be).
I'm not sure what happened but it's either that the mainstream people have actually become citizens of these VR websites, or if enterprises have started to recruit geeks who fear reality too much, but it seems that there's going to be an ONLINE RECRUITMENT FORUM on SECOND LIFE.
Yes, the caps were for shouting and yes, you heard me.
Avatars representing recruiters will be attracting online net-izens to their companies booths, and discuss with them their recruitment needs and career plans. Air France, Axa Insurance and l'Oreal will be game (literally).
Think what you want of it. Good idea to go bring those geeks where they are? a bad idea because people will blatantly lie (more than they do in real interviews?)
One thing is sure -- if I'm going there, I'll do something i always wanted to do in an interview: show a lot of cleavage. >:-)
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Funny enough, I have just finished watching "Frontline", an episode entitled "Growing up online" and the impact the Internet has had on teenagers. With places like myspace, facebook, youtube, teens are having "double life", most of the time it can lead to danger. There are actually websites that will help people commit suicide!
Anyways, as a person who is shy I wouldn't mind having an interview online. :)
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