Star Tribune story about employers using social media

This Sunday, I read an interesting article in the Star Tribune about how many employers are using social media sites like Facebook to investigate potential employees.  Most say they are walking a legal fine line, but there are no laws yet against it. 

Here's the link to the article.

To me, this is yet another sign of just how important it is to show your best self no matter how you use social media.  I can't help but wonder, if an employer looks somebody up on Facebook, will their profile pic (aka avatar) make a difference?  Hell yes I say!  If someone is looking to network and/or find employment using social media, how can they think that a crappy snap shot is acceptable? 

Is this a plug for our AVATAR: Social Media Portraits session?  Yes :)  But that's why I created it - to help as many people as I can have a portrait they love and can be proud of.  There's still a couple openings for this coming Saturday afternoon by the way.