Potential Employers Check Social Networking Sites

November 14, 2008 | ISSUE 44•46

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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