Employers are Googling You
Did you know that thirty-five percent of hiring managers use Google to perform background checks and that nearly one-third of web research leads to lead to job rejections?
The Bad
That is why it's a great idea to make sure that you are in control of the content about you on the Web. Sites like MySpace and Facebook are perfect ways for hiring managers to find out who you are in real life. A picture tells a thousand words. So if you have a MySpace or Facebook account, make sure you restrict access to every picture. Make sure you periodically review your tagged photos. And don't post any comments or blogs that you wouldn't want a hiring manager to read.
The Good
Don't get discouraged, though. You can use Google as a great way to market yourself to hiring employers as well. You can talk about your accomplishments and goals in an E-portfolio. Talk about your interests and have links to your clubs and organizations. But paint a good picture of yourself.
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