Can Your MySpace Or Facebook Profile Keep You From Landing A Job?
Did you know that potential employers seek information about you by doing an internet search? They may find your Facebook or MySpace pages very interesting. Not only do they seek to know your habits, preferences, background etc., but also who is associated with you. These seemingly harmless entries can actually work against you. It may not be fair or ethical, but it happens.
What can you do? Google yourself from time to time. See what comes up for your name, because that is what the rest of the world can potentially see. Take a look at your Facebook or MySpace profiles and think of what you wouldn’t want a potential employer to know about you. Pictures also speak a thousand words, so make sure they are appropriate also.
First impressions mean a lot in gaining employment, and you may not realize that yours was already given before meeting in person.
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:26 am
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Keep your profile private if you don’t want anyone outside your friends to see.