Simple steps could protect your job prospects on social networks

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There are new reports that job hunters could be damaging their chances of being offered a new role because of compromising photos or status updates on social networks.

Recent surveys suggest an increasing number of companies are checking candidate’s online profiles in a bid to filter applications. With as many as 70% of recruiters said to have rejected applications on the basis of information they have found online.

Personal: Job searching online, Social networking

Business: Social networking

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