Social Media and getting hired at a major
02-05-2018 | 02:30 PM
#81
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Fine. But you are lumping ALL Republicans into the white-pride, biggot, anti-LGBT basket. Not all are Mike Pence. Many are simply fiscally conservative folks who attend church on Sunday.
Oh, I guess people shouldn’t post that they attend church, either?
It’s simple.
Don’t post hateful or insensitive comments. Be nice.
If HR truly wants a diverse group wouldn’t they hire Republicans? Or is “diverse” just Democrats and minorities?
SMH.
Oh, I guess people shouldn’t post that they attend church, either?
It’s simple.
Don’t post hateful or insensitive comments. Be nice.
If HR truly wants a diverse group wouldn’t they hire Republicans? Or is “diverse” just Democrats and minorities?
SMH.
02-05-2018 | 04:17 PM
#82
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 44,851
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Fine. But you are lumping ALL Republicans into the white-pride, biggot, anti-LGBT basket. Not all are Mike Pence. Many are simply fiscally conservative folks who attend church on Sunday.
Oh, I guess people shouldn’t post that they attend church, either?
It’s simple.
Don’t post hateful or insensitive comments. Be nice.
If HR truly wants a diverse group wouldn’t they hire Republicans? Or is “diverse” just Democrats and minorities?
SMH.
Oh, I guess people shouldn’t post that they attend church, either?
It’s simple.
Don’t post hateful or insensitive comments. Be nice.
If HR truly wants a diverse group wouldn’t they hire Republicans? Or is “diverse” just Democrats and minorities?
SMH.
02-07-2018 | 03:41 PM
#85
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Joined: Apr 2006
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I'm a self-disclosing belligerent troll. My primary use of social media has been maximum inflammation for my own comedic satisfaction, usually directed at my friend group who are mostly just as uncaring as I am.
I still got hired. Take from that what you will. I honestly think social media is less important than people think it is.
I still got hired. Take from that what you will. I honestly think social media is less important than people think it is.
02-08-2018 | 06:15 AM
#86
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From: Not an RJ driver anymore
I think your digital footprint is something to keep in mind, but not stress too much over. Every one of us that has a Facebook account/a Twitter account/a MySpace account/an Instagram account has probably posted something somewhere that someone somewhere could be offended by.
Personally, I'd be more concerned about whoever your current employer is snooping through your social media. My previous employer had a lot of "rats" who would add you as a friend, then run to the CP and HR if you posted something disparaging about the company or any management people. You couldn't trust anyone.
I haven't deleted my FB page, but I'm very inactive on there now. It's a huge time suck and just not worth it. I'm sick of seeing everyone post their perfect life, their travels, their Brussels Sprouts they made, kids kids kids, and political opinions that no one asked for and don't change anyone's mind.
Personally, I'd be more concerned about whoever your current employer is snooping through your social media. My previous employer had a lot of "rats" who would add you as a friend, then run to the CP and HR if you posted something disparaging about the company or any management people. You couldn't trust anyone.
I haven't deleted my FB page, but I'm very inactive on there now. It's a huge time suck and just not worth it. I'm sick of seeing everyone post their perfect life, their travels, their Brussels Sprouts they made, kids kids kids, and political opinions that no one asked for and don't change anyone's mind.
02-08-2018 | 07:38 AM
#87
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Personally, I'd be more concerned about whoever your current employer is snooping through your social media. My previous employer had a lot of "rats" who would add you as a friend, then run to the CP and HR if you posted something disparaging about the company or any management people. You couldn't trust anyone.
If people do those two things, it will go a long way to being protected.
02-08-2018 | 09:45 AM
#88
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I'm a self-disclosing belligerent troll. My primary use of social media has been maximum inflammation for my own comedic satisfaction, usually directed at my friend group who are mostly just as uncaring as I am.
I still got hired. Take from that what you will. I honestly think social media is less important than people think it is.
I still got hired. Take from that what you will. I honestly think social media is less important than people think it is.
For those who are not at their career-destination, and have not already created a non-politically correct online presence, it's probably in your best interest to tread lightly.
02-08-2018 | 10:12 AM
#89
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Ah yes. The good old social media terrorist gangs and the Butthurt Brigades.
Social media terrorist groups (seems like an appropriate term for these folks) will ram their biases and beliefs down your throat, try to shame, destroy, and run you out of town if you differ with them. The modern version of the old-time lynch mob is alive and kicking in this disguised new format.
The Butthurt Brigades; well, they just love to spend all of their time (obviously don’t have much of a life) searching for anything that they can make into the “I am so butthurt” mode and then rant how holier than thou they are (which they are not). Then they employ the good old lynch mob process.
Yes folks. Once again, the old adage; “the more things change, the more they stay the same” seems most apt. .
Social media terrorist groups (seems like an appropriate term for these folks) will ram their biases and beliefs down your throat, try to shame, destroy, and run you out of town if you differ with them. The modern version of the old-time lynch mob is alive and kicking in this disguised new format.
The Butthurt Brigades; well, they just love to spend all of their time (obviously don’t have much of a life) searching for anything that they can make into the “I am so butthurt” mode and then rant how holier than thou they are (which they are not). Then they employ the good old lynch mob process.
Yes folks. Once again, the old adage; “the more things change, the more they stay the same” seems most apt. .
Social media is definitely a force multiplier for *******s.
02-09-2018 | 02:05 PM
#90
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It's not the end-all, be-all, but once it's out there you can never take it back. I would say aggressive social-media vetting by airlines is a very recent thing, last couple of years. Also have heard of recruiters asking you to friend them... that may become the norm, and there's absolutely no recourse on your part but to comply (unless you want your job prospects for that employer to end at that time).
For those who are not at their career-destination, and have not already created a non-politically correct online presence, it's probably in your best interest to tread lightly.
For those who are not at their career-destination, and have not already created a non-politically correct online presence, it's probably in your best interest to tread lightly.
If a recruiter asks, why not just hide/deactivate your FB page until you are hired and tell him/her you don't have one.
How will they know if it's hidden/deactivated?
