If You're Looking For A Job, Your Facebook Profile Can Only Hurt You

We're not talking about looking for a job with us, just in general. It seems more and more potential employers are trying to dig up dirt on their would-be employees.

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A recent survey commissioned by Microsoft found that 70 percent of recruiters and hiring managers in the United States have rejected an applicant based on information they found online.

What kind of information? "Inappropriate" comments by the candidate; "unsuitable" photos and videos; criticisms of previous employers, co-workers, or clients; and even inappropriate comments by friends and relatives, according to the survey report, titled "Online Reputation in a Connected World."

This is also useful information for your company's current employees. Your Facebook profile is often seen as a personal page, but as business and social media become more and more integrated, your Facebook page may need to show your professional side as well.

Peviously: Being Professional on Facebook