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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. The last thing you need after working hard to develop a professional Facebook profile is to have a goofball post something offensive on your wall. You want social media to help your career, not harm it. 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. 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.