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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

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According to a recent survey of hiring managers by ResumeBuilder , an astounding 83% of hiring managers in the United States turn to Facebook to vet job candidates. It’s clear that employers take social media presence seriously, as 85% of those who screen using social media have passed on candidates due to information obtained.

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Your Top Job Candidate Is Probably A Liar

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On average, 72% of a job applicant’s resume is accurate while the remaining 28% is embellished. Identifying resume embellishment is simple when employers effectively interview applicants and follow through on background checks. This article was written by Morgan Overcash.

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5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, August 10, 2009 5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation Are you your own worst enemy? They take out their laptops and check out Facebook. Weber advises you to: Lead separate lives.

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

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Knowing the three T’s of the industry — terminology, trends and technology — and being able to articulate them on your administrative resume means that even as a new hire, you will begin to contribute immediately. For more information, including career resources and industry research, visit roberthalf.com. Industry knowledge.

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Four Ways Social Media Has Changed The Recruitment Process

Small Business CEO

While most employers still expect to see a resume or CV, they are spending less time checking your references and more time looking at your online presence. Conversely, companies using social media to weed out job candidates could potentially be putting themselves in a bit of a legal conundrum. It’s who you know…online.

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

Laughing all the Way to Work

The space crew had a robot that waved its mechanical arms and yelled, "Warning, Warning, alien approaching" or such other thing to protect and inform the crew. Always get the persons permission and never post someone elses photo on a social networking site such as Facebook without asking the person first. Too much information.

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The importance of having someone to talk to

Laughing all the Way to Work

When I receive my copy, I circulate it to the assistants in my office for their information and reading. The nice thing about on-line sites is for the most part they are free, but what they dont charge in fees they can take up in time, as many of us have experienced with sites such as Facebook. Too much information.

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