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

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Survey key findings: 74% of hiring managers say they use social media to screen candidates 68% of hiring managers overall say they use social media to find answers to illegal interview questions 85% of those who screen using social media have passed on candidates due to information obtained What exactly are employers looking for on social media?

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When working isn't fun: Ho hum, ho hum, it's off to work I go.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If you get an opportunity for an interview you may as well go and try it. Be prepared in the interview with your own questions too. I always like the interview to be a conversation, with both sides talking. HA HA, not funny Be very careful about using humour in an interview. They are interested, now what?

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Twitter Tips for Job Seekers

On The Job

This is the URL to my "Use Twitter for the job hunt" post: [link] August 30, 2009 10:28 PM Anita said. My 5 New Rules for Cellphone Use Could Your Texting Get You In Legal Hot Water at W. How to Quit a Job Properly Bad Behavior at Work has Bottom-Line Consequences Subscribe via RSS © Anita Bruzzese

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Answering Reader Mail: The Other Assistant Isn't As Qualified - Should I Express My Interest?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Any time you interview where this situation occurs you are allowed to ask very politely. However, realize you may only get a portion of the truth because if someone is terrible, they are not allowed to say they were terrible for legal reasons, etc. Job hunting and dating are very similar. What shift(s) can you work?

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. You'll also find that there are temp agencies that cater only to the legal field or accounting, but have 2-3 entertainment clients on the off-chance. I was once offered a job. Thanks so much in advance!"

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