An argument to the contrary

I have given speaches across the United States and been interviewed in many different mediums.  A hot topic of discussion these days is using social networking sites and blogs for pre-employment screening decisions. 

Here is an interesting take on a new argument.

Web anonymity can sink your job search


Your Web presence can make or break a job application

Considering that a growing number of recruiters and hiring managers are
using search engines when gathering impressions of potential employees,
the question isn't as frivolous as it may seem.

In a 2006 survey by executive search firm ExecuNet in
Norwalk, Conn., 77 of 100 recruiters said they use search engines to
check out job candidates. In a CareerBuilder.com survey of 1,150 hiring
managers last year, one in four said they use Internet search engines
to research potential employees. One in 10 said they also use social
networking sites to screen candidates. In fact, according to Search
Engine Watch, there are 25 million to 50 million proper-name searches
performed each day. Read More