How to Use Social Networking Sites to Boost Your Career Potential

Forget funny cat videos. Your social profiles can be a powerful tool to connect with employers.

From the big beasts of social media to niche communities, there are a variety of networks you can use to pique the interest of potential employers. Corrine Mills shares her advice on how to make the most of your presence
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Online networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook make it easy for you to connect with others in your industry and showcase your abilities.

There are actually some ways that social networking can help your career. Visit HowStuffWorks to find 5 ways social networking can help your career.
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What’s one way for hiring managers to learn who you are outside the confines of the résumé, cover letter and interview? Scanning your social media profiles. Here's what you'll want to do with you social profiles--and how to find a job on those sites.
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You’ve heard the horror stories: a job applicant gets turned down because his potential employer discovered his objectionable tweets, or saw pictures of his keg party on Facebook. There is a lot of advice out there about keeping your online activity from hurting your career. But there’s a flip side. When handled correctly, social media […]