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Service makes it easy to use social media to find a job

TweetMyJobs is the high-tech way to use an old tried and true method to get a job -- being referred to a company or government agency by someone who already works for them.

Tags: Twitter, social media, jobs, TweetMyJobs

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Classes can help job seekers become social media-savvy

Those who don't know a "poke" from a "DM" could be in trouble when looking for a new job.

Tags: social media, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare, Max Smith

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Facebook users are not afraid to 'unfriend'

A new Pew study finds Facebook users are "unfriending" more than ever.

Tags: Pew study, unfriend, veronica robinson

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2 Baltimore attorneys sue Facebook

Two Baltimore law firms have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, arguing that the site has violated privacy laws.

Tags: online tracking, online privacy

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Facebook creates lovebird and breakup playlists

Facebook looked at what users were listening to on the online music streaming service Spotify just after changing their relationship status.

Tags: Spotify, Valentines Day

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Billions of deleted Facebook photos still visible online

Photos that users thought they deleted from Facebook may remain directly accessible on the social networking site for months, even years, after removal.

Tags: arts technica, photos, deleted Facebook photos, hank silverberg, social network

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Speak from beyond the grave with Facebook app

WTOP's Brennan Haselton reports

Tags: Brennan Haselton, app, If I die

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Steer clear of this new Internet worm

An old Internet threat has learned some new tricks, and could be putting your computer and bank account at risk.

Tags: worms, internet, internet security

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Social media plays growing role in getting a job

Here's a resolution to remember for job seekers: When posting pictures of that New Year's Eve party, remember potential employers may be able to see them, too.

Tags: Carmen Wong Ulrich, Twitter, LinkedIn, CBS News, Paula Wolfson, jobs

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Facebook fatigue? Not a chance, experts say

Facebook is sure to capture headlines next year for its much-anticipated initial public offering, but statistics showing a significant decline in the site's growth have some wondering if "Facebook fatigue" has set in.

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