I read this morning of an online application human resources recruiters are using www.spokeo.com/hr . It seems a recruiter can enter the e-mail listed on an applicant’s resume and it will show results linked to social networking sites. Be careful if you have any digital dirt out there.

I would suggest:

- Create a new e-mail address dedicated to the job search.

- Google yourself often to see what might be out there.

- Make pictures and information on social networking sites private.