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Privacy Issues

Every job seeker has different concerns about confidentiality, privacy, and online safety.

All job seekers:

Employed job seekers:

The Least
You Need to Know

World Privacy Forum:
Job Scams Page

ABC News:
Protect Your Identity While
Job Hunting Online

CAUTION
If your current employer is unaware of your job search, use a confidential resume to protect your identity.

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Protect Your Identity

Employed job seekers should strongly consider modifying personal information to prevent current employers from finding their resumes on the Net. With job scams and identity theft at an all-time high, you should not divulge sensitive personal information (like birth dates). And, of course, you should never publish your social security number.

ABC News article: Protect Your Identity While Job Hunting Online

Privacy / Scam Prevention Recommendations

  • Do not include personal information or your social security number on your resume or CareerFolio.
  • Do not post your references online.
  • Limit your contact information to a nondescript email address.
  • If your job search is confidential – or you want to protect your privacy – we strongly recommend that you make the changes to your resume described here: Confidential Resumes

Low Profile Job Search

To maintain confidentiality and privacy, conduct a low-key job search:

Instead:

  • Set up job search agents that will alert you to keyword-matched job opportunities.
  • Respond to the best opportunities with a confidential resume.

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