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.
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