You know what is really sad about the following article ... the left will probably think this is a great idea, while at the same time screaming for the President's scalp over the NSA surveillance of al-Qaeda electronic communications.
I'm at an age where I don't much care if an employer likes or doesn't like what they could find out about me through a Googgle search. Would I be so cavalier about it though if I were a twenty-thirty-forty something looking to get a foot in the door or to move up the ladder to speed along on the fast track? Most likely not.
This is worrisome to me ...
Bosses google potential employees
NEW YORK, March 19 (UPI) -- More and more U.S. employers are investigating potential employees online to find out more about job applicants, say employment experts."People do need to keep in mind that the information they post online -- whether in a resumé, profile or otherwise -- should be considered public information," warns Danielle C. Perry, director of public relations at job Web site Monster.com.
From blogs to dating profiles, the World Wide Web has become a place where people air dirty laundry without a thought, making it a dangerous place to mix business with pleasure, The New York Times reported Sunday.
Employment experts say many companies are doing background checks online.
"If you have something on Google, it's better to let them know in advance," said Michael Erwin, senior career adviser at CareerBuilder.com. "Make sure what you put on your resume is truthful."
However, those with common names have little recourse if employers end up reading information about another person with the same name.
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