Have you ever thought that your presence on the social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook or broadly speaking on digital platforms can influence your career? Or even a personal blog for that matter.

According to a study by HeadHonchos.com, India's premier job search & career portal, 89% of middle-management & Senior professionals are of the view that social profiles can influence careers.

As professionals embrace technology and turn to specialised job search portals & social media platforms to help them in their job search & careers, the digital world is steadily influencing career graphs.

According to a study conducted by HeadHonchos.com, India's premier job search & career portal, nearly 89% of professionals polled are of the view that their social profile is important for their career.

It said that a little over over 49% of participants survey believe that  profiles on social platforms - such as LinkedIn, Facebook or even a personal blog - are “very important' for one's career.”

It further reveals that about 40% of participants believe that their social profiles are 'Somewhat important' for career progression, but perhaps not a make or break factor. With just 11% of voters indicating that their social profile is 'Not important' for careers, the poll highlighted that only a small minority seem to believe their social profiles can be ignored.

Uday Sodhi, CEO, HeadHonchos.com said, 'The digital world offers the perfect opportunity to project your image to 'influencers' and gives candidates outreach that they have not had before. As per these findings, we can also see the importance of social media as a platform for personal branding. During the hiring process, a strong social presence can tilt the balance in your favour. Especially at senior levels your reputation and stature are often reflected in your social profile."