Thursday 29 July 2010

Applying for jobs?

Applying for jobs? Make sure that your online profile - and that of your friends - is in good shape: employers may try to look through your Facebook page and any other available information to find out what kind of person you really are.
What are hiring managers and recruiters are looking for when they scan your online profile? Use these tips to cover your digital tracks that could harm your candidacy.
~ Key Takeaways ~
1. Be careful with your "friends" and associations. Employers and recruiters aren't just monitoring your online footprint, but also those of your close contacts.
2. Make sure that your name isn't easily confused in search results; use a middle name or initial if needed.
3. Brand yourself with a Twitter feed, a blog or other relevant Web presence that speaks to your professional experience.
 

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