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In locating and securing a job position, prospective employees should always bear in mind that the task of representing themselves in the best possible light and ensuring that potential employers receive positive signals is up to them. In any market for job positions people seeking employment opportunities must develop the ability to market themselves and downplay the possible weaknesses that might exist in regard to their ability to fill a particular job position. This need becomes especially pressing in an environment which reduces the number of available job positions greatly and shifts the balance of power and bargaining ability over to employers. During the recession caused by the global financial downturn that occurred in 2008, many professionals have found themselves newly tested in their ability to project a demeanor inspiring confidence in their job position suitability. The new digital tools available for accessing and interacting with the labor market can act as the gateways for many people into job positions, but they can also provide a potential source of wear and tear on the professional image projected by a job position seeker. With the widespread use of social media sites and networks, new sources exist to provide unflattering information on … Continue reading