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Can Social Media Derail Your Career?

by Susan Geary | Apr 12, 2014 | Blog, Career, employee surveillance, Facebook, Job Search Advice, Uncategorized

This blog could also be titled “How to alienate friends, and stay unemployed for a very long time.” I’ve been involved with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for nearly a decade when I joined Linkedin on the advice of a client who was an early adopter....

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...

Be Careful What you Contribute to LinkedIn Groups

by Susan Geary | Feb 6, 2012 | Blog, Uncategorized

Linkedin.com allows you to join groups where you can ask questions and contribute answers to show off your expertise. In an ideal world, it’s a wonderful way to get known and establish credibility. Be advised, it can also backfire. Sure you can get well known,...

Big Brother and the Job Search

by Susan Geary | Oct 23, 2008 | Blog, digital dirt, employee surveillance, Uncategorized

Now more than ever, you are being watched. And if you don’t believe me, here are two good examples. 1. An employee in Australia calls in for “a sickie” (that’s Aussie for sick day) after a hard night of partying. The boss reads his Facebook...

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