6 Career-Killing Facebook Mistakes

[Jazzy]

With more than 400 million active visitors, Facebook is arguably the most popular social networking site out there. And while the site is known for the casual social aspect, many users also use it as a professional networking tool. With that kind of reach, Facebook can be a valuable tool for connecting to former and current colleagues, clients and potential employers. In fact, surveys suggest that approximately 30% of employers are using Facebook to screen potential employees — even more than those who check LinkedIn, a strictly professional social networking site. Don't make these Facebook faux-pas — they might cost you a great opportunity.



Link: http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/109267/6-career-killing-facebook-mistakes

 

[The Dragon Master]

It's agood idea for employers to use Facebook to see how potential employee's are, but they shouldn't be dissmissed because of it, before their employed. However, it's the employee's fault if they post a status like

Tom plans to call in sick tomorrow so he can get drunk on a Wednesday. Who cares that my big work project isn't done?

Coz that's they posted that on their own head. And it's easly seen.

 

[Evil Eye]

Ah yes, one of the reasons I don't have it

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I just use myspace and I set that to private. Only approved friends can see what I say.