Sandbox:Building a Professional Profile/Research Object/Reppler

Reppler, a service that helps you manage your online image across different social networks, conducted a survey of 300 professionals involved in hiring to understand how they use social networks when screening job applicants. This infographic highlights the findings from the survey. Review the infographic and the analysis at the Reppler Effect blog.

Employers are using social networks to screen applicants early in the hiring process. Have you had an employer mention this during an interview? Do you know if your social network sites have been viewed by potential employers? Discuss. Providing a more personal view of yourself online can be a benefit to getting hired. Do you feel comfortable sharing personal information online for potential employers? What would/wouldn't you share? Discuss. How does the infographic and blog affect your view of developing a profile? Will it impact what you currently have posted online? Discuss.

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