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One in five employers research job applicants on the Web
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/yoon/1123
As the social-networking scene continues to explode, the who, what, where, and when of what you post on your profile becomes even more critical. Case
in point: A new study reveals that one in five hiring managers utilize the Web and social networks to screen new potential applicants.
The study, reported by Reuters, found that out of 3,169 hiring managers, 22 percent of them (about 698 managers) used social networking sites to find
out information regarding potential candidates. This is up from 11 percent, or 349 managers, since 2006.
Even though 22 percent may not seem like a huge number now, one can only expect that number to continue to rise. The study revealed that 9 percent
surveyed were currently not using social networking sites for screening purposes but plan to in the future.
Here's the kicker: About one third of the applicants screened online were dropped from contention after inappropriate content was found on their
profile. Yikes.
So, who should be wary of these statistics? Those that are currently undergoing the transition from school to professional career. Social networking
in college is a completely different animal than in the professional world. Pictures posted of last week's mixer are totally commonplace if not
universally accepted in college. However, the second that these two worlds collide, what you and, more importantly, your friends say about you becomes
a liability in the workplace.
I'll be completely honest—I have actually been doing a little housecleaning on my Internet profiles. Are you applying for a new job? Make sure you
follow these tips:
First, privacy settings are your friend. Sites like Facebook and MySpace have tools to ensure that only you and your friends can view those scandalous
pictures you took at your best friend's New Year's Eve party. Blogs are also a huge potential risk (there are cited instances of people getting fired
from blogging), so make sure you set up privacy settings to keep tabs of who is exactly reading what you're writing.
Second, use search engines to keep tabs of what is posted online about you. You can start by using major search engines, such as Yahoo! and Google, or
you can give Pipl.com, a "people search engine," a try. What you see in these search engine results will most likely be the same thing that your
future hiring manager will be seeing.
Third, don't "friend" anyone unless you're absolutely confident that it won't have any negative repercussions (even then, it can be a risk). I
generally try to keep my personal and professional social networks completely separated (Facebook and LinkedIn), but it can be very difficult.
Fourth, keep tabs of what people are posting about you. Facebook's photo tagging system can be particularly dangerous, as it can label you in the
image and link them directly to your profile. I know it can be difficult to manage, but this is particularly important.
So do any of you have any stories about firing or being fired due to the Web? Or do you have any other tips to help prevent these situations? Let me
know in the comments below.
If I fail math, there goes my chance at a good job and a happy life full of hard work.
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CR83
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Damn Straight. If you advertise your name out there, your employers and Recruiter Scumbags (like me) will find your site. I have had companies
decline candidates because of their myspace page.
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i googled myself after reading that article.
the real me only showed up once in the first 100 results.
clearly, there are much more popular versions of me out there.
If I fail math, there goes my chance at a good job and a happy life full of hard work.
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CR83
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Apparently I am a Master Plumber here in town. Sweet!
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clevohardcore
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I can't get FACEBOOK to delete my last name. Looks like I'll be deleting my account. WOuld something like a deleted account still be viewable? I never
intended for it to be published I only thought they needed the last name for security reasons like they say. Just to check if its really you kind of
thing.
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gavin
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"Here's the kicker: About one third of the applicants screened online were dropped from contention after inappropriate content was found on their
profile"
so, what's inappropriate content?
you come at the king....you best not miss
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clevohardcore
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I jsut did it again and the first thing was FACEBOOK. I got to get that deleted. I sent a email to them but will have to wait for some reason.
Each aspect of the soul has it's own part to play, but the ideal is harmonious agreement with reason and control.
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Furly
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On the myspace I gave a fake name.
Buisness situations very few people have ever heard the name Furly, even if they did they would think it's Furley.
Social situations most people think my last name is Furly.
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clevohardcore
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Furly
On the myspace I gave a fake name.
Buisness situations very few people have ever heard the name Furly, even if they did they would think it's Furley.
Social situations most people think my last name is Furly. |
^^^^^^^^^ MY myspace is that way but FACEBOOK would not let me set one up unless it were real.
Each aspect of the soul has it's own part to play, but the ideal is harmonious agreement with reason and control.
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defstarsteve
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the good news is everyone with my name is far more successful than I am...
the bad news is I don't know any of them so I can't ask for a loan.
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JawnDiablo
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i also have a fony name on myspace so creeps i don't want searchin me don't.
sorry.
my name isn't really Juan
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XHonusWagnerX
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I got a message a few months ago from a guy that had his name, picture & info on my old Straight Edge site (www.WhatWouldChokeDo.cjb.net). He said he was turned down for a job because they saw that he was affiliated with the 'straight edge gang' and he
needed me to take his info down before it affected another job. He got lucky because I hadnt been to the site in so long that I didnt remember how to
log in or update it or anything!
| Quote: | Originally posted by REV.PAULIE
HONUS-as much as i can't stand a great deal of what you really like (for my own reasons that i would never hold,nor impose,against you),YOU FUCKING
RULE!
YOU,HONUS,IS WHAT MAKES THE "EDGE" COOL.
YOUR FRIEND,
PAULIE |
check out my post contributions at www.VinylNoize.com
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xChino_Martinezx
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some of us actually put our real name on the "introductions" thread and if they track us down to here and read everything that happens in here
everyday, we're all fucked! haha
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random
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| Quote: | Originally posted by juandiablo
i also have a fony name on myspace so creeps i don't want searchin me don't.
sorry.
my name isn't really Juan |
badvibes has blown your cover on more than one occasion. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by random
| Quote: | Originally posted by juandiablo
i also have a fony name on myspace so creeps i don't want searchin me don't.
sorry.
my name isn't really Juan |
badvibes has blown your cover on more than one occasion.
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damn his relocated ass.
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clevohardcore
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I'm really kicking the deleting info idea. I don't like the idea of having personal info available to anyone if I can prevent it.
Each aspect of the soul has it's own part to play, but the ideal is harmonious agreement with reason and control.
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