Facebook is a wonderful tool for connecting families that are across the world from each other. Friends are able to keep up with each other and news is constantly updated via friends’ newsfeeds. It really is a wonderful resource. However, there are dangers associated with facebook too, which most job seekers are familiar with.

A recent survey commissioned by Microsoft found that 70 percent of recruiters and hiring managers in the United States have rejected an applicant based on information they found online.

What kind of information? “Inappropriate” comments by the candidate; “unsuitable” photos and videos; criticisms of previous employers, co-workers, or clients; and even inappropriate comments by friends and relatives, according to the survey report, titled “Online Reputation in a Connected World.”

Online defamation can be more detrimental than most people realize. The truth is that facebook can be both a blessing and a curse. Job seekers should be careful in their attempts to hide their profiles, though, as this can often backfire.

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