Privacy is an issue on Facebook, in general, but it's even more of an issue when you're job searching.
If you're not careful, everything you post on Facebook could be seen by your current employer or a prospective employer. Inopportune comments and/or inappropriate photos have cost job seekers offers and have caused employees to be fired.
Given the fact that just about everyone does use Facebook, it's smart to take the time to make sure that what you post is seen only by who you want to see it, not by the world.
Here's what not to do on Facebook when you're job searching, along with tips on how to clean up your online profile so it doesn't hinder your chances of getting hired.
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Another issue is what not to do on linked in… such as leaving your connection at prey for recruiters/account managers to use your valued connections as their leads.
Great advice — I always tell my career success coaching clients to “be impeccable in your presentation of self, in person and on line.
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