You may have heard the “Golden Rule” from your parents or grandparents growing up, but it helps to have a refresher. Simply put, you should always treat people the way you would like to be treated. These simple words of wisdom are especially important when it comes to what you say and how you say it on the World Wide Web.
The "Golden Rule" still rings true.
A Microsoft-sponsored study from 2009 revealed that 78 percent of hiring managers screened applicants over the Internet and that 70 percent of them rejected an applicant based on content they had found.
Be a responsible digital citizen, and lead by example.
That silly or fun photograph posted on a social networking site, may keep that person from getting a job later on. Many colleges and employers are now searching social networking sites prior to hiring.
Another referance to posting online, and how it may effect your being hired in the future.
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