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Cubicle Life, The Water Cooler, Twittering in the Cubicle · April 11, 2010

Be Careful- Potential Employers Are Searching Social Networks For Information About You


With the advent of Myspace and Facebook and Twitter and the like, social networking has become embedded in American life and in the mainstream. When I used to get online back in the mid nineties, most people thought sharing your life online was weird and unsafe. Now everyone is reporting where they are and what they are doing at any given time. But as we move to report anything and everything that is happening personally to us, employers are getting hip to the code.

During one of my previous positions, I was a hiring manager for a local call center. My job was to recruit and hire seasoned employees who could meet the quotas and provide optimum customer support to our clients. While hiring, I also conducted reference checks. As I started getting more embedded into social networking, I also began looking on social networks for my would-be employees.

In the interview process, people usually tell you what you want to hear. But on social networks, you get a true picture of what people are really like. Did I base my hiring decisions solely on what I found online? No. But at the same time, glancing at a Facebook page, a Myspace profile, or a Twitter page can reflect the true personality of an individual. Are they hostile? Are they a complainer? Are they a team player? These are important facts to know when hiring.

So please keep in mind while you are tapping into social networks, your usage can have an affect on your job search. More and more employers are looking at these pages to get a more well rounded view of the candidate.

On Twitter and Facebook, you can set your page to private, but some of your tweets and information can still be searched on Google. If you want to be truly incognito online, do not use your real name on any social networking site. No real name, no way for employers to search.  Be smart when utilizing social networks and be mindful that the world is watching, regardless of how many online friends or followers you have. Social networking is a great way to communicate, but be aware of how you may come across. Good luck with your job search!


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  1. Miss Sara says

    April 11, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    I work for a call center (high risk mortgaging servicing, primarily foreclosure) … & well, I must say: I am who I am in the office AND outside of work. Very vocal. All the time. This is how I was in my interview and this is why I got promoted to the department I am in. Do I wish that my employer would check social networking sites? Not necessarily, however I do wish they would be a little more selective in who they DO hire because well, recently it seems as though ANYONE can get a job. O_o (That’s a whole other story…LOL)

    However, I do want to say this: Social Networking sites are also used by collectors, skip tracers to be more exact. I’ve worked in High Risk Finance for 13 years and well, I am proud to say that I can find ANYONE. I used to go knocking on doors or calling your neighborhood, but now? All of your info is on-line. Not only should you be careful of how you "come across" but also of what info you put out there…

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I'm too classy for this world, forever, I'm that g I'm too classy for this world, forever, I'm that girl. ♍️

This is 48! #happybirthday #hbd #hbdtome
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Out here summering and whatnot… ☀️ Out here summering and whatnot… ☀️
Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand opening of @bbtheatres in Creve Coeur. We definitely will be back soon! ✌🏾#recap #stl #stlouis #gno
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