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Don’t air Your Dirty Laundry on Social Media

Don’t air Your Dirty Laundry on Social Media

by Susan Geary | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog, Career, digital dirt, employee surveillance, Facebook, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized

Tonight I watched in disbelief as a social media page in my hometown blew up with accusations against a corporate restaurant that specializes in “all you can eat” buffet style cuisine. Apparently a woman took her daughter out for her birthday along with...

Don’t Let Facebook Ruin Your Career

by Susan Geary | May 13, 2014 | Blog, Career, digital dirt, employee surveillance, Facebook, hiring, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized

Last week I was at a trade show in Las Vegas chatting with some fellow vendors about Facebook. The guy I was talking to at our booth “doesn’t do Facebook” and I understand why. I mentioned that someone in my list of Facebook Friends had been going...

The Foibles of Facebook

by Susan Geary | Apr 15, 2014 | Blog, Career, digital dirt, employee surveillance, Facebook, Job Search Advice, Networking, Privacy, Uncategorized

I was looking for a former colleague the other day on Facebook and lo and behold I found him! Before asking to “friend” him I looked at his profile, and discovered that he was married, and listed his wife’s Facebook page. Apparently you can easily do...

Don’t Lie About Your Job History on Linkedin

by Susan Geary | Apr 4, 2014 | Blog, digital dirt, gaps in resume, Job Search Advice, LinkedIn Profile, Privacy, Uncategorized

This morning I received my usual email notice from Linkedin telling me what my connections are up to in their career.  I like to know how my friends, clients, and former co-workers are doing and drop them a line when I hear about a promotion or new job. The note this...

Keep Your Job Search Confidential

by Susan Geary | Jan 24, 2014 | Blog, Career, interviewing, Job, job interviewing, Job Search Advice, Privacy, Uncategorized, Work

I get this question from time to time as to whether you should let your co-workers and managers know you are are actively job searching or you have a job interview with another company. To that I reply, “NO!” Sometimes I’ll get push back that...

Sharing your Facebook Password Violates Others’ Privacy

by Susan Geary | Mar 29, 2012 | Facebook, job search, Privacy, Uncategorized

You’ve probably heard all the commotion regarding employers that are requesting Facebook passwords from job candidates so they can take a peek into their personal life. This would allow the hiring director to see what’s been posted, as well as personal...
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