Contractors must watch social media posts

Contractors need to watch what they post on social networking sites as most employers now research potential candidates online.

That's according to a new survey of over 450 employers by CareerBuilder.co.uk.

The research shows over half of employers use social networking sites to research candidates, and 12 per cent plan to start using social networking sites for screening.

The most common reasons for dismissing a potential new employee after checking out their online profile are lying about...

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From: Excelliumumbrella

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See how social media is changing the way we communicate

Zurich and Social Media - The rapid rise of social media has changed the way we communicate. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Zurich) sees the opportunities and is already successfully engaging with people through several different Social Media channels.

Yet the employee use of Social Media networking sites brings out challenges for Zurich which are addressed in Zurich's Social Media Guidelines.

Zurich has developed Social Media Guidelines to help employees make sensible decisions about...

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From: Zurich Insurance Group

Related topics : social media changed communication / social media network sites / using social media / social media management company / social media search

Video Article Secrets to Social Networking

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Social Networking is the biggest conversation in 2009. People from all around the world are magnetically drawn to it. Its global phenomenon is surprising everyone from top corporations to an average person.

99.9% of the people dont know what to really do and how they can leverage social sites effectively and successfully. The secret to social networking is the secret to connections, communication and conversation.

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From: OnlineSocialDivas

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Yochai Benkler at MIT Open Communications Forum

Why do people join social networks? Can social sites like YouTube be defined as "barter"? What is the role of status as motivator when contributing to these communities?

Yochai Benkler and Henry Jenkins ask and answer questions about online engagement and open-source community content creation at the MIT Communications Forum.Yo

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From: knightpulse

Related topics : open source social networking sites / social community network sites

PepSocial - The Most Advanced Enterprise Social Network

PepSocial is a collaboration network that combines Employee Social Networking, Team Collaboration tools and Intranet into one seamless product. PepSocial is the most feature rich social collaboration platform on the market.

GreenPepper Digital offers Enterprise Private Social Network to dynamic workplaces and communities. PepSocial improves communication and collaboration across the enterprise. It extends knowledge, ideas, and experiences so employees learn faster, innovate more and make...

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From: GreenPepperDigital

Related topics : social enterprise network / employee social networking sites / social network marketing companies / social networking community

Loss of Communication Through Our Online World

A short film about losing communication because of social networking sites. Created for an assignment at ACU; all sorces are referenced appropriately. Created by Jasneet Singh, Nick Bruno and Tamara Sibbald

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From: Tamara Sibbald

Related topics : creating social networking sites / creating a social network

Cartoon Video For Educational Social Networking Site | MyUnip

Cartoon video produced by http://www.broadcast2world.com for an educational social networking site, myunip. It introduces their unique website that combines social interaction and learning into one platform. The video also tells about website's feature of allowing students, colleges, and professors to communicate and share resources with each other. For a similar video contact us: info@broadcast2world.com

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From: BROADCAST2WORLD

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A social networking alternative or add on to Facebook

There are times when we want the advantages of world of social networking and communication, but there are times when we just want privacy away from the noise of the crowd. MyDoops is your own private social networking site for families, colleagues and personal contacts who mean the most to you.

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From: Guy Mydoops

Related topics : private social network site / alternative social networking sites

Creating Your Social Network Website Profile

How you would like to meet and contact other online users, especially ones that share exactly the same views and beliefs as you do? If you would then you may want to think about joining a social network website, should you havent already done so. With regards to easily finding and communicating online with other online users, social networking sites are, perhaps, the easiest method to go.

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From: Clint Booker

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Social Networking: CSCA

The Impact of Social Networking Sites on Family Communication

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From: UCCOMM

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