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Employers Checking Social Media

Career Advancement

Weed through your old photos and remove anything too racy or inappropriate on social media. Google yourself to find out what comes up—like, for instance, an old profile on a platform you no longer use, or that blog of love poetry you started as a teenager, which you could simply delete.

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A Bad Reputation Costs a Company at Least 10% More Per Hire

Harvard Business Review

A few years ago, domain registrar and web hosting company GoDaddy was known for its racy ads featuring NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and The Biggest Loser star Jillian Michaels. The top three factors associated with a good reputation as an employer are stability, opportunities for career growth, and the ability to work with a top-notch team.