Facebook is your next interview weapon!


	Facebook is your next interview weapon!

ronhuxley

9-10-2009 1:06 AM

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employers, facebook, guy kawasaki, interview, job interview, recruitment, social media

ronhuxley says:

Ever worry that your next employer will see your Facebook page or worse, ask you to explain a quote, picture or fb quiz? Never happen? Maybe or maybe not. Guy Kawasaki offers some useful tips on how to turn the recruitment tables around to your favor. The basic premise is to show your strengths and down play weaknesses. Thoughts? Comment or tweet us!

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