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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. The safest option is to keep your accounts private, but if you feel discriminated against in the recruitment process, it’s wise to seek legal advice.

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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. How will this behavior manifest itself in daily work life?”

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

Admin Awards

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. Here are five administrative assistant skills that can help you get hired, succeed on the job and drive your career.

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5 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation

On The Job

If you dont think so, read this column I wrote for Gannett, and you may just change your mind: Maybe you put countless hours into carefully crafting a resume and cover letter. They take out their laptops and check out Facebook. Use LinkedIn or Plaxo for your professional resume, accomplishments and business networking.

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On the Outside Looking In

Laughing all the Way to Work

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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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

Always get the persons permission and never post someone elses photo on a social networking site such as Facebook without asking the person first. I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. Smile you are on candid camera: Just because you can take a picture with your phone, doesnt mean you should.