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ARE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING SITES USEFUL WHEN LOOKING FOR WORK?

Maintaining and developing professional contacts has always been a vital job-search strategy, and networking websites are another vehicle for doing so. Here are some tips to make the most out of online networking:

Craft your profile carefully. Pay as much attention to the content of your online profile as you would the information in your résumé, and highlight your professional skills, not just personal interests. Be sure to double-check for typos and grammatical errors.

Ask for recommendations. Most professional networks provide space for others to comment on your work or recommend you to others. Don't be shy about ...

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