82% of executives expect online screening during their next job search.
80% of recruiters use Google to screen candidates applying for jobs.
66% of employers check online networks to keep tabs on employees.
50% of Americans Google each other.
43% of dating-service respondents Google their date before going out.
43% of recruiters disqualify job candidates based on online content.
26% of college admissions officers screen using search engines.
23% of business people Google colleagues before meeting them.
16% of executives fear online content may disqualify them from a job.
13% of executives proactively sculpt their name’s search results.

References:
1.ExecuNet 2. Career Builder 3. Link 4. Pew- Internet and American Life 5. Sacramento Bee, April 2005 6. University of Massachusetts Center for Market Research 7. Harris Interactive