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Do you remember the first time you heard the word blog? As with most social media terms, it came on the scene with a very loose definition, and no written rules. Today blogs are a fast-paced news and idea freeway, serving up fresh content by the minute. There are millions of blogs on the World Wide Web today, so should you join the revolution? A recent article on MSN Careers explains several reasons why a blog may be good for your career.

Anthony Balderrama, a blogger himself, interviews Adrienne Waldo about why she jumped into the blogging pool. Adrienne has used her marketing blog as a resume resource, showing potential employers her skills and knowledge of the market. She offers advice for talking up a blog on your resume, adding it in your contact information, or discussing it in your interview. Not only will they get to see a more personal side of you, but future employers will see your following, and what you are passionate about. The ideal time to start a personal blog is while you are already employed, not in desperation for a job, Waldo says. Don’t be afraid you won’t be a good author, and remember you don’t have to write about the specific career you have…or want. “Anyone can be a good blogger with the right dedication and motivation,” Waldo says. “You absolutely do not have to be an expert, but if you’re not, don’t pretend to be. That will get you in trouble. I recommend writing about something you love. It doesn’t have to be career-related. As long as you are passionate about the subject you cover, that will come through in your writing and people will enjoy your blog.”

Read the article in its entirety here. (link to http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-1985-Job-Search-Why-Blogging-Is-Good-For-Your-Career/?sc_extcmp=JS_1985_spotlight&SiteId=cbmsnsl41985&ArticleID=1985&gt1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=0f539ecc7c1947a18df2bb4aa16cc24d-305979578-VJ-4