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By Patricia Pickett, About.com Guide to Tech Careers

Advice for New Grads Regarding MySpace and Facebook

Friday May 2, 2008

It is becoming increasingly common for employers to check out MySpace, Facebook and personal web sites or blogs to get information about a potential new hire. Like it or not, if the information is out there in a public forum, your reputation, and whether you get a job offer, may hinge on what can be found about you online.

CollegeGrad.com has some advice for new grads that is worth looking over. Make sure the information that can be found about you shows you in the best light possible. If its not information you would want your parents, your future boss, or your future co-workers to see, consider removing it.

Other information for new grads:

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