Facebook Is For Employers, Too

Responsible employers will check your references from past jobs. We all know that. However, some job seekers still don’t clean up their MySpace or Facebook page. We often still think of these pages as personal information for ourselves and our friends. While friends want to see the pictures from the last crazy party, all employers will see is another irresponsible kid they wouldn’t consider hiring. Some job seekers might not even get an interview for this reason, and they don’t learn to clean up their page for the next opportunity. So how do you make your page employer friendly?

Consider how your grandmother would react if she saw your webpage. If there’s anything on there that could potentially shock her, then that’s a red flag for employers. If you don’t want to delete some questionable material, then familiarize yourself with the privacy settings. Also, be prepared for the interviewer to ask about your social networking profile. Answer honestly, because there’s a good chance they’ve already checked your page. Take all the proper precautions, and you won’t be the qualified candidate that got rejected by last night’s pictures.