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Category Archives: social networking for job search
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Should recruiters use social media for background checks?
A recruiter is trying to fill a job requisition and thinks she has found the perfect candidate. The recruiter is ready to make the job offer but decides to check some social media sites as a further background check on the applicant. On Facebook the candidate has posted that he o… more
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Digital Detective Work: Survey Shows Most Employers Search Online for Information About Potential Creative Hires
A polished resume and portfolio aren't the only tools professionals need to land their next job. A new survey shows a sterling digital presence is important, too. Important note: We want to point out that this recent survey was specifically done for the advertising and marketing… more
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Concerns about social media engagement and security clearances … continued
Yesterday, the Homeland Security Blog did up a good post entitled "Facebook and Twitter can be dangerous to your security clearance’s health." The blog post referenced a November 2, 2009 article which we actually wrote about here. When we saw the Homeland Security Blog post… more
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Security Cleared Job Seekers: Remember HAM Principle on Social Networks
Honesty, accuracy and mitigation. This trio makes up the "HAM" principles which, according to FederalTimes.com's Greg Rinkey, security cleared individuals need to adhere to when participating in social networks: "If you hold a security clearance or if you ever want to apply for … more
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Press Release: ClearedJobs.Net Sponsors 2009 Henderson Hall Education & Career Fair
Event to feature private companies, federal and state government agencies, colleges and universities looking for highly qualified candidates throughout the United States Falls Church, Virginia — ClearedJobs.Net, a veteran-owned job board company exclusively serving the sec… more