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“Posting a Job Profile Online? Keeping It Polished”

Filed under Job Search Process, Networking, What's New
Posted by Libraries, September 28, 2006
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Sarah E. Needleman, The Wall Street Journal (Eastern Edition), August 29, 2006

“Presentation Can Be Critical in Getting Sought Out by Managers and Recruiters”
It seems that everyone has some type of profile on the internet these days, but depending on the information you provide, these profiles can greatly enhance or hinder your professional opportunities. Posting a profile with a professional looking photograph and relevant, detailed information about your skills can help recruiters find you. Within the information you provide, think of how others might perceive your interests, and consider staying away from volatile subjects such as politics and religion.

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