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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. Branding yourself well means being authentic. You want social media to help your career, not harm it. If you’re in the market for a new job, you may not want your boss to see your flurry of activity. Do review your existing content.

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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. So how much does a company’s reputation as a place to work — its employer brand — really matter when it comes to hiring?