Facebook Resumes
Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2009
by Ronyae
Writings by Ronyae
This article submission is pointed to people who have the strangest desire to put "all" of the
ir personal information on Facebook. Of course the friend site is a great way to stay in touch with your friends, family, co-workers, and classmates. But, it's also a way for employers to research job candidates, and active employees as well. So, please be aware of what you are putting on your facebook profile, and/or wall.
The news, and other outlets are filled with reports of how employers are now looking into potential employees (as well as active employees), by using their email addresses to find them on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and other personal friend sites.
Imagine wanting, or even needing a job to find out you were rejected because of what you have on your Facebook page, or the pictures in your Myspace photos; it's even worst to be rejected because of a picture you were tagged in. Being tagged in a photo doesn't neccessarily mean that you agree to having the photo in your photos. But it does show up under your photos, and this can be a red line through your chances of getting a job. I have had photos tagged to my name on Facebook, that weren't even pictures of me, but whomever tagged me, felt that I should see the picture. Not many people know that you can "un-tag" yourself in these photos, and they will disappear from your profile. This is the very thing that has people in hot water, or hurts their chances of having a 'clean' profile.
There are certain things that are okay for you and your friends to share. But, it's another thing to have information on your profile that you are not willing to share with the public ... in that case, don't share it at all or as soon as you and your friends enjoy a good laugh, delete the information, photos, videos or links.
As hard as it is for many to obtain a job, it's even harder for employers to screen potential employees. This does not mean that I support employers using friend site profiles to get a closer look at the potential employee. But I do understand the reasons behind the screening, and that's why I try to keep it clean on most of my profiles ... note, I said "most".
But, a word to the wise, and maybe not so wise: If you are planning to look for employment, try using a different email address. One that is not linked to your personal sites; keep in mind of employers using sites such as Myspace and Facebook, and keep it clean. But, if you are anything like me, you will learn to practice what I call, "Smart Internet Usage"; remebering that everything you put online, is worldwide! If you don't wish for the whole world to know, then don't put it out there.
Happy Interneting, and Halloween
I wanted to share a picture of Bertha, our family Carved Pumpkin:
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)Good information. Thanks for sharing.Linda DThanks Linda
Good information Ronyae. I know you're my friend on Facebook, I hope you aren't talking about me!No way, Bruce! I enjoy being your friend.
But, some photos can be enlarged to make a dandy dartboard gift set! Thank you for your warnings and precautions, here: Paul SchroederYou always keep me smiling, and laughing Paul. Thanks.
My Facebook profile is pretty safe, I would guess. I have some pretty good friends in high places, and I would like to keep them.
Say hi to Bertha for me.- GSure will, G. Thanks for reading, and keeping it fun and safe online.
Signing up for and using a different email address for your job search than you use day-to-day is a very wise thing to do, Ronyae. Good article.Thanks, Lorrie, and thanks for reading.
I might have mentioned before I think we are getting way too sophisticated with our technology and it is coming back to bite us you know where.... GOOD INFO,MarijoI couldn't have stated it better myself, Marijo. Thanks.
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