If employees check what you've done online before hiring you...

Does that mean they may not hire you if they find/see all of the weird websites you've joined over the years? Cause I do know they may not hire you if you have a certain lifestyle(s), depending on what job you're trying to apply for.

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Ladyryan · 51-55, F

I had a job interview, and one of the question was wether I have a Facebook account. 😳 And they asked if I use the same name written on the resume. I answered with a wide eye No 😳.

Fortunately I got the job. Facebook or No Facebook.

Exhibiter100000 · 61-69, M

I’m glad you did. That’s not right that they use that as a tool to either hire or not hire a person. @Ladyryan

KandiGhostcat · 22-25, F

@Exhibiter100000 @Ladyryan My older sister has applied for jobs without giving her Facebook and she was still able to get them. But from what I've remembered a person once said on here, that you may be less likely to be hired if you didn't give them your fb. And that another person who gave such may be more likely to be hired. Which I found odd since it's optional.

Exhibiter100000 · 61-69, M

@KandiGhostcat you should not be hired or not based on FB in my opinion but on what you can bring to the company. My dad always told me to always be there for the company. Show them your willing to work. I think I have lost done of this over the years but plan on making changes.

Ladyryan · 51-55, F

@KandiGhostcat yes it’s optional. I forgot to mention that part. They just wanted to know how you’re doing in public as far as SNS or this days trends. Just something they just wanted to know, but doesn’t really affect anything. Like, not that I care kind of thing.