Hiring managers use social networking sites to screen job candidates

A CareerBuilder survey of 1,150 hiring managers in 2006 found that 12% of the respondents said they have used social networking sites to screen job candidates. Of these hiring managers, 63% said they did not hire the person based on what they found.

So, be careful what you post on those site :)

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CIA Now Recruiting On Social Networking Site Facebook.com

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been using Facebook.com, the social networking site, to recruit potential employees into its National Clandestine Service. It marks the first time the CIA has ventured into social networking to hire new personnel.

The CIA's Facebook page (login required) provides an overview of what the NCS is looking for in a recruit, along with a 30-second promotional YouTube video aimed at potential college-aged applicants. U.S. citizens with a GPA above 3.0 can apply.

"It's an invaluable tool when it comes to peer-to-peer marketing," says a CIA spokeswoman.

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