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Originally Posted by Semantics

I was reading an article recently about how many employers now ask about social networking sites while interviewing. The two most popular questions asked of applicants were:

Do you belong to a social or public networking site?

Have you made or authorized any other public internet postings during the past year of your name, image, or commentary? Do you have any concerns about the impact of these postings on your potential employers?

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

He may be moving, but he's screwed himself with any potential employers who check his facebook page.

We just covered this in a case in my Master program a couple of weeks ago. It actually is becoming a lawsuit issue if an employer makes a hiring decision based on your social sites. Not saying they don't do it, just saying if they make it known that they didn't hire someone for something they found on the internet or FB, etc. They are finding themselves vulnerable to lawsuits.

Originally Posted by InfiniteFemme

Which is why I have two (really four lol) accounts. My personal one, which my friends are on and my work one. I certainly could not have my work and personal intermingle... ever!

That's a clever idea Infinite. I don't put anything on my FB that I wouldn't disclose in person. So pretty much, I post everything and anything. I am just as forward and outspoken in person as on my FB. Now at an interview I am the picture of professional accountant. But aren't we all something we usually are not at the initial interview? LOL

Also, depending on the field you are in, you can very quickly be terminated for your postings on social sights. I work at a hospital. People will inadvertantly post comments that they don't even realize are violations to HIPPA and quickly get canned.

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