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Employers Facebooking before interviewing?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Dodd Nov 18, 2011. 5 Replies 1 Favorite
So I know people check you out before inviting you for an interview. That's old news. But is actually messaging someone ok? Is this an attempt to check their social networking skills? In which case…Continue
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Chris Dodd replied to Yvette Spedding's discussion 'Employers Facebooking before interviewing?'"In an instance where you are working as a freelancer, your social media presences should, in part, be a tool for you to find work and network with other people in the industry.
I think we have to come to accept that if we use services like…"
Liana Stewart replied to Yvette Spedding's discussion 'Employers Facebooking before interviewing?'"Its important to remember that they are not trying to hack your profiles or stalk you, they may just google you. But just remember you work in media too and should always keep that in mind :)"
"The best thing to do is keep your profile pic and previous pics all "boss friendly" and just hope they're not MI5 and able to somehow see all your posts and history. Would be annoying to have two fb accounts or have to be seriously…"
Olly Newport replied to Yvette Spedding's discussion 'Employers Facebooking before interviewing?'"While it would be sensible for you not to tweet/post on the wall about your job anything negative or contradictory before going for a job interview - sometimes the mere fact that employers can check this shouldn't be in any way 'against…"
Employers Facebooking before interviewing?
So I know people check you out before inviting you for an interview. That's old news. But is actually messaging someone ok? Is this an attempt to check their social networking skills? In which case why can't they try twitter, considering most fb pages are private so you can't see someone's activity anyway. What about having a different name for your facebook too? Would not being able to find you mean you could loose out on a job? Let me know your thoughts.
Liana Stewart replied to Yvette Spedding's discussion 'Employers Facebooking before interviewing?'"Its really interesting as i have heard a lot of PM's, HR and heads of departments are now doing this. my boss said today it would put him off if your profile pic was of you with a giant spliff, for example, hanging out of your mouth! But I…"
Employers Facebooking before interviewing?
So I know people check you out before inviting you for an interview. That's old news. But is actually messaging someone ok? Is this an attempt to check their social networking skills? In which case why can't they try twitter, considering most fb pages are private so you can't see someone's activity anyway. What about having a different name for your facebook too? Would not being able to find you mean you could loose out on a job? Let me know your thoughts.
"Thanks for the reply. It is in the 'additional material' section and gives you the option to upload CV or OTHER. It states in bold 'Please ensure you remove any sensitive personal information from your CV' so perhaps they…"
Liana Stewart left a comment for Yvette Spedding"Have they just asked for your CV? If so that's fine. Do what they ask :)"
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- At 19:36 on March 31, 2011, Liana Stewart said…
- Have they just asked for your CV? If so that's fine. Do what they ask :)
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