Originally Posted by
Otterbox
No true name social media presence is a red flag for many companies in today’s world. In this connected world, If they can’t find you, it’s not uncommon for them to assume you’ve got something to hide.
Unfortunately sad but true. If you're disciplined enough to avoid the usual cesspool platforms, good on you, you probably enjoy a more peaceful existence than most. But for career purposes you might need to create two or three dummy accounts to show presence. LinkedIn for sure, maybe also FB with family and select friends (like the kids from the church group or debate club).
Originally Posted by
Otterbox
Another issue is undisclosed arrests/criminal charges. The most conservative thing would have been to list the charges and their dismissal and provide official documentation from the courts regarding their dismissal. If you didn’t they can be left seeing a pattern of misconduct.
This can be a tough one.
If they don't (more likely, legally can't) ask certain questions explicitly they may leave the open-ended question on the app, and will almost certainly ask such a question at the interview.
In general I'd disclose minor issues (like MIP, speeding tickets), you'll get net positive for honesty.
But something more serious, you might want to take the chance that they won't find it and not disclose if they don't ask. Once you're off probation they certainly fire you for not answering a question they never asked. Probably safe once you start class too.