Monday, June 22, 2009

Facebook vs. The Job Seeker

Social media is a great source of knowledge and entertainment, but many people are worried about their privacy - as they well should be! The media, recruiters and worried parents warn people to be careful what image you portray on your page(s). Many colleges and employers are looking at your Facebook, MySpace and chat rooms to see if you are right them. It has been said that 37% of colleges look at your Facebook page to help determine your acceptance at their school. See the article posted in PC Pro.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/257623/city-stops-facebook-snooping.html

I still believe that you should be professional regarding anything that you allow on your page, but...the privacy factor may be on the rise for all you social media hounds.

Laura Hill
The Hill Group, L.P.
www.thehillgroup.net

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