You know when you've been Facebook'd
Despite the many mentions and warnings and news pieces on the subject, it seems some people just don’t listen.
The message is loud and very, very clear … employers and prospective employers are checking social network websites like Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and others.
If you needed any more evidence …
- 20% of companies snoop at employees Facebook profiles
- Surprise: Employers Checking Facebook Accounts
- Employers snoop on Facebook
I have heard that some employers have gone even further than this by asking for access to the Facebook profile of the prospective interviewees prior to their interview. Unfortunately, I can’t find any evidence of this. Pity. I will keep trying!!
“Be careful about the image you portray in any public domain. You don’t know who could be watching.”
As reported on NextStep: Hampshire & Isle of Wight, a “survey … revealed the top ten ‘turn-offs’ in social network online profiles for employers are
- References to drug abuse
- Extremist/intolerant views, including racism, sexism
- Criminal activity
- Evidence of excessive alcohol consumption
- Inappropriate pictures, including nudity
- Foul language
- Links to unsuitable websites
- Lewd jokes
- Silly email addresses
- Membership of pointless/silly groups”
You have been warned, again.
