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The other day, I linked to an article touting the use of social media as a necessary component in a successful job hunt strategy. Like all things in life however, social media platforms like Facebook can have a downside, particularly for those either gainfully employed already or attempting to secure lucrative employment.
From the Sydney Morning Herald:
Your potential new boss may have already checked you out on Facebook.
A new survey by recruitment firm Robert half has found that more than a third of employers in accounting and finance admit to checking potential candidates' Facebook profiles before offering them a job.
"Given this reality, candidates need to be aware of their social media 'footprint' when applying for jobs," Robert half director Andrew Brushfield said, releasing the survey findings on Wednesday.
"As a general rule of thumb, if there is anything online that employees do not want their colleagues or bosses to see, they should remove it."
The survey also found 23 per cent of employers are using social media to recruit, while a third of employees say they are comfortable being "friends" with their boss on sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn.
Still, the survey found that 36 per cent of surveyed employees in the finance and accounting industry have seen the use of social networking sites damage other people's workplace relationships.
"While social media has helped foster a more interactive and sociable working environment, it is completely blurring the boundary between people's personal and professional lives," Mr. Brushfield said.
My advice? Exercise common sense. It might be advisable to create one profile with your given name to be kept strictly professional (meaning, you avoid posting intimate details about your personal life), and one profile using a nickname to be devoted exclusively to fun things like your latest adventures with the girls on a wild weekend cruise.
Girls (and guys) might want to have fun when away from the office, but if they're serious about their careers, they'll keep their private and professional lives separate on social media platforms.
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