Your Online Image #2
You are the young manager of a local ice cream parlor that is beloved by local families. You are looking to hire some teens for the summer, when the shop is open late every evening. You require an application and at least one reference. It occurs to you that you could look on Facebook to find out a bit more about the applicants.
What might you find that would make you not hire someone?
Is there anything wrong with using Facebook in this way?
I don't think there's anything wrong with using Facebook this way because you want to know if you are hiring responsible and trustworthy people, but depending on what they post you may not want to hire them. If you see a lot of pictures or videos of them doing bad things or partying a lot you may not want to hire them, and if they don't have a good online reputation they might not be the kind of person you want working for you.
ReplyDeleteYes i think that you are right because you can see what they post and you can see if they do bad things a lot'
DeleteI think Facebook might be a good idea because then you can have a easier way to background check people applying.
ReplyDeleteExactly and you wouldn't want someone who has a bad reputation working at your business.
Deleteyeah it would be bad you them and their business
DeleteCorrect, you could look through there past jobs and see if they are a qualified employee, if not then you dodged a bullet.
DeleteI Disagree Because you should be hired for who you are and your acxhements. Most people dont post everything on facebook just dumb things that happen and funny videos.
DeleteIf I was going trough there profile and trying to find something that would make me not hire them, I would be looking for something that leads me to think that they have anger issues, or something that leads me to believe that they have emotional issues that'll effect how they work or there performance.
ReplyDeleteYou used the wrong "Their", but I agree, People be crazy
DeleteI agree with this
DeleteIf I saw someone partying consistently or making inappropriate comments that would make me think twice about hiring them. Partying would be a concern because that tells me that the person may not be responsible enough to be a work during their assigned times. If someone was making inappropriate comments online, chances are, they would make those comments in public as an employee. I do not think there is anything wrong with using Facebook as an inside resource.
ReplyDeleteThere isn't a problem with using Facebook or other social media as a resource to find background information on your possible future employees, and I agree that those things would make you think twice about hiring someone.
DeleteYou're completely right. When someone comes in to fill out an application they are obviously going to make themselves seem responsible and perfect for the job. When you go on Facebook you get to know a lot more about who they actually are.
DeleteI agree, I believe that you could easily see the real people through their facebook page, and if they seem to be inappropriate people, they shouldn't get the job.
DeleteAgreed, people overlook Facebook and think that their personal lives are a secret, when in reality everyone can see it. They could be wasting their valuable free time partying and being irresponsible.
DeleteI agree that people would probably be a little hesitant to hire someone that is constantly partying.
DeleteFacebook could provide the employer with information like, how the person treats other people on social media. Also, if they posted about bad things, like drugs or if they have complained on social media about working and there previous employer.
ReplyDeleteI agree with this, it is important to know who you are hiring because that shows how they will treat customers and you don't want to hire someone who is going to make people not want to go back to your business because their experience with a bad co-worker.
DeleteI agree with this, because if people wanted to see what you look like and see what you post bad stuff about your old job they can see that.
DeleteI Disagree Because you should be hired for who you are and your acxhements. Most people dont post everything on facebook just dumb things that happen and funny videos.
DeleteYou might find inappropriate pictures, inappropriate posts or you may also find out something about there history that may not qualify them for the job. Using Facebook in this way might be wrong because they could be lying about anything that they put on there.
ReplyDeleteThat is true, I think people are different on social media. But, I think most people are honest on social media and their online personality mirrors their real personality.
DeleteWell one thing that wouldn't make me hire them is if they swear constantly or bad mouthing their parents or friends, but there is wrong in doing that because it is their account, their personal account. You never know if their different in person.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. The information they put on there might not actually be true and they could be better in person.
DeleteI understand where you are coming from with your opinion and i agree with what you are saying.
DeleteI completely agree with your opinion on this
DeleteYou could find out that they have a poor work ethic from past employers. Using your facebook is a good way to find out about them, and what they are into. You also cant make them accept your friend request. I feel that it is a good way to find out if people are qualified for the job and meet your standards.
ReplyDeleteI agree, people maybe trying to hide things from you, that you could easily find on facebook.
DeleteYou're right, Facebook is a good way to find out if people are qualified for the job and are going to meet your standards.
DeleteIf you look up an employee on Facebook you might find things that they were trying to hide, not being truthful about, or don't want you to see. You could find inappropriate pictures, post, etc. I think it is totally fine to go to someone's page when you're trying to find out more about them. People should be conscious of what they are posting for this reason.
ReplyDeleteOnce you post something online, it never goes away. You may post something now, but in five years when you try to get a job, it will still be there.
DeleteI agree that people should be conscious of what they are posting if they don't want someone to see it.
DeleteI don't think that there is anything wrong with it because it can provide them with great information about the person. So i don't think that it would be wrong to do it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you because even now business look at peoples social medias sites to see if they should hire them or not.
DeleteI agree. Having information on a candidate is totally ok as they could represent your business.
DeleteI think looking on Facebook is a good idea but, you can then see who they really are and if they were telling you the truth. People can post bad stuff and then you can look twice about if you wanna hire them or not. What people post on their Facebook is who they are so you will be able to see if they would be a good person to hire or not.
ReplyDeleteThat's very true. Though people do lie on Facebook, etc., seeing what that person sees as "OK" can really show more about your candidate.
DeleteI don't think there is a problem with looking on Facebook after receiving an application from someone, because people lie on applications all the time, and Facebook may show you the unmonitored person.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything wrong with using Facebook to find out a little more about who your hiring. It allows you to be cautious of who your hiring but Facebook might not be the best site to find info on people
ReplyDeleteExactly! You never know if the person your hiring could be lying just so they would get the job.
Deletewell that is true that someone could be lying when they say something good about themselves, or have someone else say something good about them, but people usually don't suspect their employer is gonna look through their profile and find something.
DeleteYea, I agree face may not be the best site because, not everyone uses it.
DeleteYes, I agree with cody
DeleteI think Facebook is very good resource for store managers. They give you a look into a person's personal lives. If they're out partying every weekend, posting rude things and posting about drugs and alcohol, they're probably not going to make good employees. A person could have bad mouthed their last job or employer. Facebook is a good resource for finding essential information.
ReplyDeleteI agree, because all of these things could be found on Facebook and would be able to help the employer find a good employee.
DeleteI think using Facebook would be a good idea because a lot of people been asking for a job on there and it'll be easier to find out how well they could work as your employee.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you are saying because people will use Facebook to post if help is needed at their business.
DeleteI agree with it to, You never know what type of people you are going to hire.
DeleteI don't think that there is anything wrong with looking at peoples Facebook because you want to know as much as posable before you hire somebody.
ReplyDeleteYeah, and if they check their Facebook page they can identify who the person really is and if they think they are suitable for the job or not.
DeleteI agree with that because people would need to see if your mean and that on Facebook.
DeleteIf I saw something that had bad language or was not appropriate then that could make me not want to hire someone for a job. If you do like a background check on someone you are looking to hire I think it is okay to use Facebook in that way because then you would be able to see what kind of person they really are and what they are like with after hours.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Facebook could tell you what the people or person are like.
DeleteI agree i wouldn't want someone thats disrespectful and immature working for me
DeleteIf I were to find inappropriate language, images, or symbols, that candidate to me would be unfit for the job, especially if they post about underage drinking, etc. or getting arrested. I feel this is OK to do as it shows how mature and responsible the candidate is actually, and looking on Facebook can show who you are actually hiring.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is totally ok for someone to look up your name to see what you post and more about you that you may have left out of you application. You want to know who you are hiring and if they fit the job for a teen to work for the summer.
DeleteI believe there is nothing wrong with using Facebook to find out more information about a potential co-workers, and how their outside life is going. It's important to know what your workers are doing and how to act on social media. If someone you hired is using inappropriate language, posting inappropriate pictures, and posting other inappropriate things, you would want to know because that person is representing and working for your business. I would not hire someone if I saw they were not good people, by that I mean if they posted pictures of drinking, of them swearing on posts and other people posts, and if they are bullying and not being respectful.
ReplyDeleteI think using Facebook to hire someone is a good thing, it's so you can tell what kind of people they are hanging around with, of if they ever did anything bad or even if they post bad things, just so you can see what kind of people you are working with. or wanting to hire.
ReplyDeleteI AGREE WITH WHAT YOU ARE SAYING AND FACEBOOK WOULD BE A GOOD WAY TO SEE HOW THE PERSON YOU ARE GOING HIRE IS LIKE AND WHAT THEY DO IN THEIR FREE TIME.
DeleteI don't think there anything wrong with it because it can provide people with great information.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said because i think they should look on your facebook
DeleteI agree with you they should be able to look at your facebook or any social media.
DeleteFacebook isn't bad people could use it all they want just managers could look on there to see if you are a bad person like drinking or immature so they don't want a bad person taking care of the store people should be able to look on there to see if you would fit the job well
ReplyDeleteI think it is wrong to uses facebook to look at your employers . Because some people such as myself dont to anything on facebook and everything i post i dont take seriously.
ReplyDeleteTrue, but if you don't take your posts seriously maybe you won't take your job seriously.
DeleteI disagree with that because they might take something you post in the wrong way
Deletei disagree because if you post bad things on your Facebook your boss will take it 100% serious
Deletei disagree because if you post bad things on your Facebook your boss will take it 100% serious
DeleteIf I was looking to hire someone and i was looking on their Facebook, I would look for mental issues, alcohol, and if they spell things correctly. I believe it is ok to use Facebook this way because it can help with the judgement of whether or not to hire someone or fire someone.
ReplyDeleteIt will help immensely with your judgment, but why spelling?
DeleteWell, if they're applying for a job as a spelling teacher, or informational person in general.
DeleteI agree with this because it makes total sense
DeleteI think using Facebook would be a good idea because a lot of people been asking for a job on there and it'll be easier to find out how well they could work as your boss or employee.
ReplyDeleteLooking at peoples would be good for hiring. Some people post dumb posts about drugs, etc. Post pictures of them doing illegal things. it isnt a good image to have when your trying to get a job no one will hire you if you have a very bad image on social media
ReplyDeleteTheres a part of Facebook specified to hiring people if you are getting employ's from there then you know they have a Facebook and can find at least a little about them
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