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arivle123

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Contacting people in a job candidate's online network for background information
 
  A) is illegal unless the candidate has listed them as references.
  B) occurs very rarely, since most employers don't have time to check online networks.
  C) is possible only when the candidate provides contact information.
  D) violates Facebook and LinkedIn user agreements.
  E) is becoming more common among employers.

Question 2

Regardless of a candidate's work experience, the prime source of jobs in general appears to be
 
  A) recommendations from current employees.
  B) online job posting services.
  C) college job fairs.
  D) postings on company websites.
  E) newspaper and trade journal ads.



spencer.martell

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Your online presence reflects on your in-person presence, so be careful of the persona you display online. It is possible for potential employers to contact individuals in any of your online networks, so cultivate your online self mindfully.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Many companies ask current employees for recommendations when it comes to filling open positions, because this saves the time and effort of sifting through unsolicited rsums and applications that come from other sources.



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