Potential Employers Check Social Networking Sites

American Voices • workplace • Science & Technology • jobs • ISSUE 44•46 • Nov 14, 2008

A recent survey found that one in five employers checked out job applicants on networking sites like Facebook before hiring them. What do you think?

“I should hope they do. I didn't put the Zoolander quote generator application on my profile for nothing.”
Cara Blumenthal –
Systems Analyst
“Then I should probably remove 'embezzling' from my list of favorite activities.”
Jason Shapiro –
Accountant
“That's fine, but what if you are trying to hire someone under 14?”
Jake Appelbaum –
Clothing Store Manager

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