There was a story that came out a few years ago that established what many job seekers feared: employers are checking your Facebook page before they hire you.
No kidding. If you're a serious job seeker, you should already know that those bachelor party pics probably aren't the best thing to show the world, much less employers or colleagues.
But take it a step further, and consider that your Facebook page could be used as a platform to promote yourself and a networking tool.
Personal marketing websites are becoming more and more popular for both employers and those on the job hunt as a way to review employment history, skills and education.
Robert J. Gerberg from SET Careers, a personal marketing firm, says that creating a website to market yourself can significantly speed your search.
So be it Facebook, Wordpress or a site you develop, throw up your resume, your employment history and a little bit about yourself on the web, and when you reach out to employers, include a link to the site.
It's better than having embarrassing pictures on there. Just sayin'.
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