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MySpace Is Public Space When It Comes To Job Search

Entry Level Job Seekers - It's Time To Reconsider the Web

MILWAUKEE, WI--July 26, 2006--In a recent survey, CollegeGrad.com, the #1 Entry Level Job site, found that 47% of college grad job seekers who use social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook have either already changed or plan to change the content of their pages as a result of their job search.

"There is a growing trend in the number of employers who are Googling candidates to research for additional information," said Brian Krueger, President of CollegeGrad.com. "This trend has now spilled over to the use of Internet social networking sites, such as MySpace and Facebook, for screening potential candidates."

MySpace has become the most popular social networking site in the world, with more than 95 million members. It accounts for 80% of all visits to online social networking sites, according to Wikipedia. Facebook has the largest number of registered users among college-focused networking sites, also according to Wikipedia.

Are social networking sites private or public? It depends on who you ask.

"It violates the privacy of the applicants," said Shantice Bates, a Mass Communication Major from Virginia Commonwealth University. "A person's MySpace or Facebook pages really have nothing to do with their work personality."

Yet the information is still in the public domain. Is it truly private? "The thought of an employer reviewing your information can be a very scary thought to a candidate, especially in the case of a college student or recent grad," commented Krueger. "But as long as the information is posted publicly, it is available to others and could potentially be a liability to you in your job search. It could keep you from getting the job. Or, worse yet, from even getting the interview in the first place—and usually you wouldn’t even know why."

So what about the employee who was asked to change the content of her MySpace page as a condition of her continued employment? Sound a little invasive?

Steven Jungman, Division Director of ChaseSource, LP explained that a client of theirs conducted an Internet search for a current project, using the code name of the project as the keyword. Surprisingly, a project team member’s MySpace page was found in the search results. Not only had she listed her role in the project as her current work experience, but also included on the site were some very revealing photographs of her in addition to other very personal information. She was required to remove mention of the employer and the project as a condition of her continued employment.

"My professional recommendation is that individuals realize that the World Wide Web is exactly that, and personal information is a key click away," said Jungman. "Common sense should prevail when someone posts something on the web that they would not put on a resume."

Krueger recommends, "Entry level job seekers who use MySpace and Facebook should update their pages to reflect their job search image. If you don’t want information seen by employers, don’t publish it publicly."

Those who have followed the prevailing advice and cleaned up their personal Web pages have been rewarded, sometimes using the Internet to their networking advantage. Consider Catherine Germann, a 2005 Information Technology graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology. While she was in the midst of her job search, she was contacted out of the blue by a recruiter. He had seen Germann's resume on a job board and promptly Googled her name, finding her personal website, her live journal and noticed that they had a mutual friend. Germann had already cleaned up her personal pages and adjusted the privacy settings to project a more professional image. Her site helped her in a positive way to build a potential job connection.

"I always advise my friends to clean up their pages, even if they aren't using their name," said Germann. "There are plenty of ways to figure out who someone is even if they are hiding behind a nondescript screen name."

Krueger advises college grad job seekers to beware of the image they project. "College grad job seekers should avoid anything that might cause a recruiter to say 'Yikes!' when they found you on the Web," said Krueger. "Like it or not, MySpace and Facebook are public sites. Instead of posting information and photos from that all night party, job seekers can stand out from the crowd by using these sites as an opportunity to generate a positive first impression. If you wouldn’t put it in your resume, don’t put it on the Web."

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Recent Survey Shows How Social Networking Sites Can Derail Your Job Search

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Toronto, ON, Canada, 02/11/2007 - A recent poll conducted for careerbuilder.com™ showed that 26% of hiring managers admitted to using the Internet to perform background checks on job candidates...

... many employers are also researching potential job candidates through Google™, Myspace.com and Facebook.com and what they are finding could be used as reasons not to hire you.

A recent poll conducted for careerbuilder.com™ showed that 26 percent of hiring managers admitted to using the Internet to perform background checks on job candidates. A further 12 percent admitted to using social networking sites such as MySpace.com and Facebook.com as a screening tool.

... However, many students are surprised to learn that their candid and sometimes sexually explicit photos and the details of their drinking and dating lives in their profiles can negatively affect their job search. Those disparaging comments, risqué photos, inappropriate language and lewd jokes posted on their profiles could be viewed as a reflection of their character by a potential employer.

According to an HR director, people should carefully consider their potential audience and the impression they may have based on your pictures, personal opinions, and ideas posted online. “We were in the process of extending an offer to a great candidate, until his myspace.com page was brought to our attention. He had a great resume, went to an elite school and had impeccable references. However, our review of his myspace profile highlighted his recreational drug use. This made us immediately reconsider hiring him,” says an HR Director for a financial services company in Toronto, Ontario. “Our company is very conscious of client relations and our public image and we could not risk this candidate’s background being taken as a reflection of our organization.“ ...

Prior to starting a new job search, it is recommended that job seekers perform a Google search on their names to find out what a potential employer may read or see about them online. If any questionable content is discovered, content you would not feel comfortable if an employer or your parents view, then request that the site’s webmaster remove it immediately. Questionable content may include nude photos, slanderous comments or photographs that show you in inappropriate situations. Keep in mind you may encounter resistance in getting the content removed, however, you can let them know that they may be affecting your future job prospects and you may have no choice but to seek legal recourse. For that information, that you absolutely cannot have removed due to lack of control, construct a plausible answer to counter or explain away to a hiring manager.

We are not advocating that social networking sites are to be used solely for job searching or building a web portfolio of your resume and job skills, but it makes sense to remove as much of the negative content about yourself as is possible. You should be smart and discreet in your online communications and consider creating private profiles for just your family members and friends.

There are many ways to create a “positive cyber profile” that does not affect your career prospects. College students can create personal web pages and profiles at social networking sites that include their resumes, hobbies and interests, details on leadership activities or academic successes. You can also include photos of yourself but ensure they do not include explicit materials. Job seekers can use their online profiles to demonstrate their excellent communication skills, establish a professional image of themselves prior to an in-person meeting, demonstrate their creativity and diverse interest – things that can set them apart from other job seekers.

As more and more users flock to social networking sites, the affect these sites have on the job search and candidate screening may include employers going even deeper into candidate’s personal and professional lives. It is therefore advisable to put nothing online that have the potential to hurt your future job prospects and include anything that would help you in landing a new job. Use common sense when creating an online profile. Remember that employers who do online searches are looking for reasons not to hire you.

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Answers to the Seven Toughest Interview Questions

By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor

There you sit, waiting to be ushered into your interview. Your suit is pressed, your shoes are shined and your resume is top notch. But, as the minutes tick past, you feel a mounting sense of doom as you anticipate the questions that will cause a deafening silence during the interview.

Want to avoid an interview disaster? Check out these tough interview questions and their suggested responses:

Q: "What are your weaknesses?"

"Don't take this literally and go into a detailed explanation of your weaknesses," says John Challenger, CEO of global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. He advises taking a potential weakness and putting a positive spin on it.

A: "I am very detail oriented and in some industries that may not be a good fit. But for this accounting position, I think this trait truly will help me excel."

Q: "How would you solve this problem?"

Challenger says that these kinds of hypothetical questions can be risky. First of all, they may not like your answer; if they do like it, there's a chance they will steal it. That's what happened to June Sullivan when she interviewed for an activity director's position at a long-term care facility. When asked about marketing ideas, June laid out her entire plan. Well, she didn't get the job, but later recognized some of her strategies being used by the facility.

A: "I think you can increase product awareness by enacting some marketing strategies that could employ advertising, direct mail or media placements."

Q: "Why did you leave your last job?"

Again, Challenger suggests presenting everything in a positive light. An interview is not the time to dish the dirt on your previous employer.

A: "The company just wasn't a good fit for my innovative personality. But what I learned is that organizations have distinct personalities just like people do. Now I know to concentrate my job search on companies who value independent thinking and alternative methods."

Q: "Why do you want to work here?"

Questions like these require you to do your homework before the interview.

A: "I want to be a part of a global company that last year alone invested $1.4 million in research and development of eco-friendly industrial processes."

Q: "Tell me about yourself."

This is a chance for you to shine -- but not to tell your life history. Begin by listing your traits and accomplishments you feel are relevant for the position. Don't delve into personal information unless it relates to the position you're vying for.

A: "I am very creative and resourceful. I have been a sales manager for the past five years and used my creativity to devise unique incentives to keep the sales representatives motivated. Because of this my sales team earned numerous company awards."

Q: "Tell me about the worst boss you ever had."

Take the high road and don't give into the temptation to vent any past frustrations.

A: "While none of my past bosses were awful, there are some who taught me more than others did."

Q: "What are your goals?"

This is best answered by reiterating your objective statement on your resume. Keep your aspirations to be a vice president of marketing, own your own company or retire at 40 to yourself.

A: "I want to secure a civil engineering position with a national firm that concentrates on retail development. Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the ground floor and take advantage of all the opportunities a growing firm has to offer."

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nice info do you have any information about career opportunities for transgender in Thailand? Recent IT Grad from mid-level university, speak read write english, speak chinese cantonese some japanese, and of course Thai, good score on english proficiency test, past work is mainly with telemarketing, import/export management, floral design and some modeling for local print media

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nice info do you have any information about career opportunities for transgender in Thailand? Recent IT Grad from mid-level university, speak read write english, speak chinese cantonese some japanese, and of course Thai, good score on english proficiency test, past work is mainly with telemarketing, import/export management, floral design and some modeling for local print media

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Will see what we can find.

Peg.

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Community Health Educator (Part Time)

Rainbow Heights Club, a groundbreaking non-profit advocacy and psychosocial program that serves lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults living with mental illness is currently seeking applicants for a part time (up to 15 hours per week) Community Health Educator/HIV Testing Counselor with a background in mental health or social work. This position is ideal for recent MSW graduates or mental health professionals looking for supplemental part-time work.

Rainbow Heights Club currently serves over 300 members and has a staff of 12, including a psychologist, social workers, peer specialists, student interns, and volunteers. Our clients are lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adult individuals who are living with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) mental retardation, developmental disability, and/or substance and alcohol abuse. We are seeking outstanding, motivated, knowledgeable, experienced people to help us expand our clinical team.

The Community Health Educator (CHE) will assist in the development and implementation of group and individual HIV prevention interventions for persons living with SPMI, including LGBT individuals from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. The CHE assists in outreach efforts, provides individual counseling, co-facilitates groups and trainings for the target population, as well as serves as the primary testing and linkage to care provider.

Specific responsibilities include:

Assist in the development and implementation of presentations and trainings to engage LGBT persons living with SPMI in HIV education, prevention and testing interventions.
Maintain all program documentation and evaluation data.
Co-facilitate group level interventions and provide one on one counseling as needed.
Provide pre-test counseling and HIV testing using rapid OraSure ADVANCE rapid testing technologies as well as provide confirmatory testing (as required) and post-test counseling to those clients who have received HIV test results to assist clients in understanding the meaning and implications of the test results.
Ensure and document that tracked linkage to appropriate care is provided to HIV positive and negative clients.
Qualifications:
The Community Health Educator should have a history in working with LGBT adults as well as proven experience (one year minimum) in client-centered HIV pre and post-test counseling. Experience in working with mental health consumers is preferred but not required. Demonstrated proficiency in OraSure and OraQuick technology procedures is required as is a certificate of completion in the NYS AIDS Institute Pre and Post Test Counseling trainings (or equivalent). Candidates must have recent experience in HIV testing and linkage record keeping procedures, including completion of appropriate authorization forms and medical records, and a thorough knowledge of the NY State Names Reporting and Partner Notification law. Knowledge of psychosocial issues faced by clients with the decision to test or not to test for the HIV virus, and those post-testing issues confronting clients who exhibit positive or negative results is essential. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

The club is located on Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn opposite the #2, 3, 4 and 5 trains and 2 blocks from the M, N, Q and R trains. Qualified candidates with requisite experience should forward a cover letter (with 2 recent professional references) and resume to: Jobs@Rainbowheights.org. We are an EOP. Persons from minority communities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please

Compensation: Competitive hourly wages commensurate with experience

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Risk Reduction Educator

The Risk Reduction Mobile Van Program goals are to enhance and broaden the comprehensive HIV prevention and support services for women of color that engage in injection drug use or partner with injection drug users. This unique program is designed to reduce the risk and transmission of HIV/STD's among members of at risk populations, by providing educational information, multiple locations for prevention case management, HIV testing and comprehensive risk reduction services in high risk neighborhoods.

Job Description:
The Long Island Minority AIDS Coalition seeks a qualified individual who is comfortable with street outreach in high risk communities, for our Mobile Outreach Van Program. This candidate must have experience in working with substance use populations, persons living with HIV/AIDS, communities of color, case management, and computer skills and possess a clean driver's license. This position also requires flexible hours and some Saturdays for health fairs and special programs. We offer competitive benefits. AA/AS and a minimum of two years working with the target population.

Visit our web site @ limacny.org for additional information about our programs and services. Please fax your resume and cover letter to the LIMAC Search Committee @ 631 225-5501 or e mail to tbanks@limacny.org. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

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Housing Case Manager

Full time LSW Housing Case Manager position available at the Dayton location of AIDS Resource Center Ohio, the leading agency in the region providing case management and assistance to individuals and their families who are infected, affected or at risk of HIV/AIDS. Ability to work with and provide intensive case management services to a diverse population in office, community and shelter settings is essential. Knowledge of the homeless community and the services available a plus.

Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field and a license Social Worker in the State of Ohio required. Minority candidates encouraged to apply. EOE.

If interested, please mail/e-mail your resume to:
AIDS Resource Center Ohio
Att. Housing Case Manager
15 W. Fourth St., Suite 200
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Jobs@arcohio.org

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Registered Dietitian

General: Administer high-quality services for our Smart Meals program that helps individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS increase their nutritional wellbeing and independence in a comfortable, community center setting.

Requirements:

Dietitian degree (RD)
Computer skills: Command of MS Excel, Word, (URS/AIRS a plus!)
Knowledge of area HIV/AIDS services and dietary issues helpful
Outgoing; caring and compassionate attitude; ability to prioritize and organize tasks and work independently
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week. Location: Albany, NY

Scope of Position:
Provide nutritional assessments. Follow guests between assessments for goal progress and suggest alterations to dietary plans.
Provide nutritional counseling, reinforce nutrition and food safety education, and answer clients' general nutrition questions during congregate meal times, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (Lunch 12 - 1:30 and Dinners 5:30 - 7).
Provide nutritional analysis for menus, client Meal Orientations and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
Schedule Food Voucher Client recipients, determine voucher amounts, disseminate, and track.
Responsible for client files, progress notes, and update sheets.
Coordinate, schedule, and develop weekly group education nutrition activity sessions with SM Coordinator.
Create and maintain Nutrition education materials, kitchen wall displays, and take-home nutrition educational fun-kits.
Participate in bi-monthly QI meetings.
Salary: High 30's, low 40's depending on experience, + health benefits.

More Information at: www.AlbanyDamienCenter.org

For Consideration: Submit cover letter, references, and resume to Executive Director, Perry Junjulas at PerryJ@AlbanyDamienCenter.org or fax: 518-449-7881, or mail at 12 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12203