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I would use a unique email address (1 that does not have your name, initials, etc) to utilize for social network sites, general websites, etc. You should have a professional email address for your resume, career websites, etc.
I know of someone who could be terminated for stupid posting on Facebook. But I just monitor the postings, and shake my head. MYOB. I would give this person a "heads up", but I am enjoying watching the whole thing. I am quite mean.
how about putting your Facebook page private so only friends can see? There is a setting on there that you can make it not come up even if someone googles your name. I googled my name, has no reference to Facebook what so ever, so I am assuming a potential employer would find the same thing?
Agreed though, I did go through my pictures and there was one of me holding a beer, in my own house, at a party. I deleted it just in case.
If a picture of me on a cruise, or at the beach, with no shirt on, offends a potential employer, then I don't want to work for them anyway.
I never understood someone's need to post every little thing, like "hey everyone I'm making french fries" the best one someone I know posts, and posts this every day almost "at work, call or text" I mean what the heck would her employee see if they ever saw that?
Does everyone think that the employers hire people that can beat FB security and get in and view your profile/pics/status updates without your consent?
correct, but if you go to a new company, where you don't know anyone there is really no way for a potential employer to view your account, I guess that they can see if you have a FB page but can't view it.....
True, if you've worked at a company for a while, and become FB friends with some co-workers, then what would the employer approach your friend and ask to see your page?
You really have to be special to post "my job sucks" in that scenario. You will quickly find out unemployment sucks too
correct, but if you go to a new company, where you don't know anyone there is really no way for a potential employer to view your account, I guess that they can see if you have a FB page but can't view it.....
True, if you've worked at a company for a while, and become FB friends with some co-workers, then what would the employer approach your friend and ask to see your page?
You really have to be special to post "my job sucks" in that scenario. You will quickly find out unemployment sucks too
That is exactly what happened here. This broad was a special kind of stupid as I posted earlier -her boss was one of her facebook friends and this is hilarious.
I'm not saying it's right or wrong and there is no definitive line drawn across the board for ethical work standards when one is not in the office or on their own time. It is just out there - and big brother is watching. People who use these mediums for every assorted detail of their lives are simply taking risks with their privacy. If you don't want your employer, family or Jesus, Mary and Joseph to know what you do in your spare time, then don't make facebook and twitter your "Dear Diary."
According to a 2009 study by Internet security firm Proofpoint, 8 percent of companies with more than 1,000 employees have fired someone for social media actions -- a figure that is double what was reported in 2008.
Yet it probably comes as no surprise that Facebook firings are on the rise. Cases of employers firing employees for social media slip-ups have been consistent in the news over the past few years.
Just in case you need a refresher of what not to say online, here's a timeline of 12 ridiculous examples of how Facebook can get you fired.
Many of those cases resulted in termination because the action were illegal, facebook or not. Abuse of controlled subtances is illegal. Violating patient privacy laws is illegal.
Many of the rest of the cases were actually ruled by the courts to be wrongful termination, a fact conveniently left out of the '12 examples' link.
agreed if you post pictures of yourself from your phone at the beach, when you called in sick, you are an idiot. And if you post "I hate my job" and you're friends with your manager, also an idiot.
But if you post pictures of yourself at dinner with your significant other, and you are drinking a glass of wine, or hanging out with old college friends having a beer, I don't think any employer, or potential employer would hold that against you...............I hope.
]I want to hire someone who is reliable, responsible, and whose lifestyle would not offend my peers, other staff, or the clients we serve.
And it's that last part where you cross the line from being "employer" to "big brother". Why do you care if your (potential) employee has done a kegstand when not on the job?
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