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Love it or hate it social media is here, and while you don't have to use it day and not, it's a good idea to get comfortable enough with it so you can use it for job searches, and create more visibility for you so you can reach your career goals.


Of Social Media, Scruples and Interviews

 By Gayle Howard - Imagine being in an interview; all is going well until the interviewer asks, “Do you use social media”? Do you use social media? It doesn’t sound like a particularly worrisome or tricky question really. Some of the more paranoid among us may get a little prickly as to the relevance of that question in terms of the job being applied for, but generally this question wouldn’t necessarily raise any red flags. Or does it? It appears that for some employers, social media is a problem and its use has prompted the end of many a job seeker’s candidacy—one of whom for example, was cited as being a “security risk”. Knowing this is a possibility, how do you answer that question? (Added: 28-Nov-2011 Hits: 46 )

The Evolution of the Commodity Job Seeker (and what you can do about it) | CareerEnlightenment.com

 By Joshua Waldman - Great article, and great site. How has the internet and social media changed how one searches for a job? Excellent analysis. new (Added: 13-Mar-2012 Hits: 46 )

Career Truth #1: Brand or Be Branded

 By J.T. O'Donnell - Several people have told me lately they don’t care about their career identity online. This is what they think… “I should be able to do what I want.” “My life shouldn’t be judged by employers based on what they see on the web.” I say this: brand or be branded. You can either make sure people “hear what they see” in a way that boosts your credibility. Or, you can ignore your online presence and be seen as A) non-existent and unimportant, or perhaps even worse, B) the Dennis Rodman of the net. (Added: 28-Nov-2011 Hits: 55 )

The Social Media Way to Follow Up After an Interview | CareerEnlightenment.com

 By Joshua Waldman - Should you follow up after a job interview with a thank you or invite to your social media accounts? You'll have to decide for yourself, and this article might help. new (Added: 13-Mar-2012 Hits: 35 )

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