According to a new CareerBuilder.com survey:
Twenty-two percent of employers say they use social networking sites when evaluating job candidates, and an additional 9 percent intend to do the same soon.
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“We can also learn a little about the candidate’s culture fit and professionalism,” says Kelly Vergara, executive director of human resources at digital marketing agency Resource Interactive. “We screen for culture above all else, so this is important.”
Thirty-four percent of hiring managers chose not to hire a candidate based on what they found in profiles.
So what are professionals, job seekers and business owners to do? Apart from working with Reputation Specialists at Reputation.com, individuals should take the time to control their personal brand online.
One the most effective ways to get noticed in a professional manner in the search engines is to create a web page with your name as the URL. People can do this themselves, but even in a technically savvy world, many employees may not have the time, skills or knowledge needed to register, write and code their professional home page on their own.
That’s where LookUpPage comes in. LookUpPage is a fast and easy way to create an information rich professional page that will rank well in the search engines, ensuring that others find quality and up to date information about your skill sets and accomplishments. LookUpPage is simple to use and effective for executives and professionals who want to be visible on the internet.
Reputation.com Blog readers and members of the internet generation are well aware that Google Page One now functions as an online resume or ECV in the digital age. College Admission Officers and Hiring Managers are increasingly looking online to get a sense of prospective hires so ensuring a relevant search string is a must.
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Thanks for the tip, I will definitely give it a try
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