Everyone know's the risks of your social life, as documented on Facebook / MySpace etc, being used by recruiters to vet applications. There are numerous documented instances of job offers being revoked or people not even being offered an interview because of their profiles on social networks. A good recruiter will not fall foul to what is essentially discrimination. However, everyone is human, and first impressions count.
New research by Badenoch & Clark suggest that 62 percent of British bosses look at Facebook, MySpace or other social networking sites to determine the suitability of candidates. The report found that almost two-thirds of respondents said the contents influenced a recruitment decision, while a quarter admitted to going back on a decision to hire a candidate because of what they found online.
They say you shoud never mix business and pleasure. In the world of social networks this has never been more true. Which is why TheCareerMole.com is a social networks for business professionals who want to progress their careers, not organise their social lives. Use Facebook for that - but make sure you have your Privacy settings on max. While you're there, add The Mole as a friend (search for T C Mole) and join our groups (search groups for TheCareerMole).
The Mole
Wednesday, 13 February 2008
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