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Job Searching Job Searching Find a Job Resumes / Letters Interviews / Employment From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching A recent poll from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that 57% of employers surveyed conduct drug tests on all job candidates, while only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any candidates. Employer Drug Tests Here's information on the type of drug tests employers use for pre-employment and employee testing and what types of drugs are tested for. Volunteer Experience on Your LinkedIn Profile To make it easy to showcase your off-the-job accomplishments, LinkedIn has added a new section to profiles. Here's how to add your volunteer experience to your LinkedIn profile. Fired Over the Phone Yahoo's Chief Executive Carol Bartz was fired over the phone. The New York Times reports that she sent an email to Yahoo employees from her iPad writing "I am very sad to tell you that I've just been fired over the phone by Yahoo's chairman of the board." Career Advice Resources to help with your job search, including career advice, career change information, job descriptions, career education, career choices, career tests and quizzes, and career information. Job Searching Ads Job Search Job Listings Job Employer Home Work Job Job Management Featured Articles Job Search Advice Employment Information Job Listings Part Time Jobs Job Applications Resume Writing, Sample Resumes, Resume Builders   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Job Searching newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Job Listings Job Applications Interview Questions & Answers Resume, CV & Letter Examples Top 10 Job Search Tips Advertisement