Privacy and the Job Hunt

Are you looking for a new job in 2012?  Make sure you’re aware of how public your job hunt may be.

According to a poll from Wakefield Research the majority of people believe it is nearly impossible to keep their job search confidential.  Over 80% of respondents said that they do believe privacy is important when looking for a new position, but over three-fourths report that is probably impossible to keep an online search private.

How strongly do people feel about being discreet?  About 30% of individuals said they would prefer their co-workers find out about an office affair than their job search.  And more than half said they think it’s important that co-workers do not see their resume.

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