Posts Tagged ‘social media’

Social Media: How to Supply Your Facebook Information to Potential Employers Without Sacrificing Privacy

March 27th, 2012

By Elizabeth Brosuga

Recent news reports revealed that many employers are now requesting access to the Facebook pages of their potential employees as a part of their screening process. While some interviewees see no issue with this practice, others are crying foul, saying that even the request for such information represents a significant infringement on personal privacy.  Still others see the practice as manipulative, such as when an employer makes the volunteering of Facebook information from a prospective employee mandatory in order to be considered a viable candidate for employment. » Read more: Social Media: How to Supply Your Facebook Information to Potential Employers Without Sacrificing Privacy

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Career Tips: Preparation For a Career After University

February 15th, 2012

By Richmond University

The transition from being a student to worker is difficult. There are no established procedures. Even though you may have attended a class in resume writing, interviewing or searching for a job, none of these taught you how to enter the job market. With a limited number of jobs available and stiff competition, securing employment for one is a challenge, if not downright frustrating.Fortunately, as a graduate who is computer and technology savvy, you have » Read more: Career Tips: Preparation For a Career After University

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Job Search Tips: Create Your Own Website and Market Yourself

January 23rd, 2012

By Mila Johnson

In today’s job market, things are steadily improving, but you still have to be creative if you want to get hired. You may not be able to depend on a traditional resume as a way to set yourself apart from the other candidates applying for a job. You are applying for a very attractive job where many applicants will be interested, one way to promote yourself is by creating a website.

One of the major advantages of setting up a website to promote yourself is that you get to be in complete control of the content and how it is displayed. With a job » Read more: Job Search Tips: Create Your Own Website and Market Yourself

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