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How can I appeal to an employer who found my information on the Internet?

Knowing that employers do search the Internet

The Internet is a vast computer network linking smaller
computer networks worldwide (usually prec. by the).
The Internet includes commercial, educational, governmental,
and other networks, all of which use the same set
of communications protocols.

Link opens in a new window during the hiring process, it is important to keep communications professional. Thoroughly checking networking sites, past emails, message boards, and blogs for anything unprofessional will help the employers to focus on the positive aspects of potential employees.

Research yourself on the Internet. Use Google External link opens in a new window, Yahoo External link opens in a new window, or other search engines to find information related to your name on the Internet.

Make sure information that you are providing over the Internet represents the image that you want to portray to potential employers

Businesses with jobs and employees that may or may
not be hiring. Illinois workNet offers a page with
Potential Employers for individuals to review based
upon occupation. The employer information found using
this page, can be used to make cold calls or connect
to the employers website for the purpose of inquiring
about job openings.

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