Archive for April, 2008

Social Networking’s Impact on Background Checks

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

So, you’re applying for a job and are requested to submit to a background check. You know you’re credit is good and you’ve never had as much as a speeding ticket. You think you’re good, right? Think again.

A large portion of employers are now conducting a type of background check that’s less formal and doesn’t cost a dime. All they need is a computer, a working internet connection, and a username. Then all the information they’d never be legally allowed to pry from your lips, or you’d be too smart to give, is at their fingertips. And many are giving them exactly what they don’t want.

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Beaker.com

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

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Hardest to Fill Jobs

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

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Jobfox is Named Red Herring 100 Finalist

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Jobfox is a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Award, honoring the most innovative private technology companies based in North America. The job site is one of 200 companies identified by Red Herring as a top tech startup. The Red Herring editorial board evaluated more than 800 companies to choose the top businesses, such as Jobfox, that are leading the next wave of innovation.

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Penelope Trunk Interview

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

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