Jobseekers

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• Jobseekers and Online Presence Jobseekers have been warned that their Facebook profiles could harm their employment prospects, as a study found that seven in ten employers now research candidates online. According to new figures released by Microsoft, checks on Facebook and Twitter are now as crucial in the job-selection process as a CV or interview. The survey, which questioned human-resource managers at the top 100 companies in the UK, the US, Germany, and France, revealed that 70 percent admitted to rejecting a candidate due to their online behavior. However, HR leaders also noted that a strong online presence could help job seekers secure their desired positions. Peter Cullen from Microsoft stated, "Your online reputation is not something to be scared of; it's something to be proactively managed. These days, it's essential that web users cultivate the kind of online reputation they would want an employer to see." • Online Reputation Management Common Facebook faux pas include drunken photographs, inappropriate language, and complaints about work. Farhan Yasin from the online recruitment network Careerbuilder.co.uk remarked, "Social networking is a great way to connect wi...