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HR/employers/big shots: What do y'all do re: potential employee's social media?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:29 pm
Do you check check all of their accounts? What do you look for in them? What are some positive and negative things that stand out?
Do y'all actually have and use ways to look at deleted posts?
Do y'all actually have and use ways to look at deleted posts?
This post was edited on 6/14/14 at 6:31 pm
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Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:32 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I'd also be interested in hearing answers to those questions.
In addition, what if you are unable to find a Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. for the person? Does that bother you?
In addition, what if you are unable to find a Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. for the person? Does that bother you?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:33 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
We have a potential employee coming in for an interview next week through a head hunter. This is a department head position with a 6 figure salary.
The first thing a few of us did after deciding to bring this guy in was check FB, Instagram, Twitter, and linkedin. I will be one of the ones interviewing him and found it extremely advantageous to know more about him outside of the resume.
The first thing a few of us did after deciding to bring this guy in was check FB, Instagram, Twitter, and linkedin. I will be one of the ones interviewing him and found it extremely advantageous to know more about him outside of the resume.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:34 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
My boss told me, one of his friends is head of HR elsewhere. According to him, first thing they look at is Facebook
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:34 pm to 4LSU2
Where you able to locate the person's social media? If so, did he/she have it locked up or were you able to find out some information?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:34 pm to jimbeam
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According to him, first thing they look at is Facebook
What if they can't find it (person doesn't have Facebook/deactivated it)?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:36 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I was on a plane ride this week with an HR Director of a Company in Louisiana who also does recruiting. He says that's the first place he goes to is Facebook to see how that person is putting his business out there. He also says he passed on candidates with impressive Linkedin profiles but were knuckleheads on Facebook.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:36 pm to Seven Costanza
He didn't tell me anything about that.
I don't have a FB, I'm guessing it can't hurt. Do have LI
I don't have a FB, I'm guessing it can't hurt. Do have LI
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:37 pm to 4LSU2
But what exactly stands out when you look at Facebook? Are drinking/partying pics (not too outrageous) frowned upon or accepted?
I would assume radical political stuff is a red flag.
I would assume radical political stuff is a red flag.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:38 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
In the midst of a job hunt, GreatLakes, or just curious?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:39 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
good thing I have a different name from what I go by, it's very common, and I don't post pics
Sleuth all you want employer bitches
Sleuth all you want employer bitches
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:40 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
When I was getting interviewed they told me they couldn't find my social media. Told them that not everybody has linkedin, twitter, Facebook or any other form of social media
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:40 pm to 4LSU2
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The first thing a few of us did after deciding to bring this guy in was check FB, Instagram, Twitter, and linkedin. I will be one of the ones interviewing him and found it extremely advantageous to know more about him outside of the resume.
Don't forget to check his TD post history while you're at it.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:40 pm to SaintCajun
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When I was getting interviewed they told me they couldn't find my social media. Told them that not everybody has linkedin, twitter, Facebook or any other form of social media
Very interesting, how did they react?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:43 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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But what exactly stands out when you look at Facebook?
I guess it ultimately depends on what position/ company the prospective job is for. The position we are offering is one that demands an energetic person with a Type A personality with an emphasis on integrity.
Resumes are so misleading these days. We had one candidate submit a letter of recommendation from his previous employer a few months back. Long story short, said letter was created by him and forged the President of previous employer's signature.
Maybe one qualification should be to table your tigerdroppings screen name at the onset of an interview.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:43 pm to Seven Costanza
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Very interesting, how did they react?
They asked why and I told them I had a phone and if I wanted to know how someone was doing I'd call them or they'd call me. That was the end of that conversation.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:45 pm to SaintCajun
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They asked why and I told them I had a phone and if I wanted to know how someone was doing I'd call them or they'd call me. That was the end of that conversation.
Nice Did you get the job?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:48 pm to SaintCajun
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They asked why and I told them I had a phone and if I wanted to know how someone was doing I'd call them or they'd call me. That was the end of that conversation
Did you get the gig?
Just me, but I wouldn't offer you a job with that type of response. Not that it is wrong, but it sends a combative/ rebel/ my shite don't stink vibe in today's world. I almost depsise to answer my phone and don't want to bother others on the phone unless absolutely necessary. Maybe I am the odd one, but the response would bother me in that setting.
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:52 pm to 4LSU2
What do you think would be a more appropriate response if I got asked that same question?
Posted on 6/14/14 at 6:52 pm to 4LSU2
Yes. I'm a highly qualified teacher
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