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How To Look Your Best Online!

Make Eye Contact A study conducted by OKCupid, a dating Web site, found that certain facial expressions were perceived as more attractive in profile pics—for women it's looking directly into the camera, but coyly. Conversely, a flirtatious glance directed out of view is the least popular expression. "If you're going to make eyes at someone," says OKCupid's Christian Rudder, "it should be with the person looking at your picture." Go Ahead, Google Yourself Do it—especially before a job interview: 35 percent of employers have come across compromising info that caused them not to hire a candidate, according to Careerbuilder.com. Sign up for Google Alerts, which gives you a heads-up when your name comes up on a Web search. But don't stop there. "Google doesn't typically index content from social networks," says digital media expert Amy Webb. She suggests Socialmention.com and Samepoint.com, which let you search social networks and microblogs...