Topic > Why do employers check Facebook and Twitter first...

Almost everyone today has a Twitter or Facebook, especially the younger ones, who don't think that what they post now could influence them many years later. (Driscoll) Many employers and college professors will search for someone on Google, Twitter, or Facebook. They do this to see if the employee or future college student will fit well into the workplace. (Lucerson) Some people think this is unfair, your Facebook shouldn't determine whether or not you get into college. People deserve privacy, if you walk into a college interview and they ask you to hand over your Facebook password, does that seem fair to you? Some might argue that it is, while others might say that it is completely out of place. There are really only a couple of reasons why someone might believe this is a good idea, and that would be to find out more about the person, but not determine whether they will go to college or not. (Driscoll) Having other people have access to your personal accounts is never a good feeling, especially when your career depends on it. (Schwabel) Many employers say they like to see prospective employees interested in professional organizations, while some are immediately disappointed by what they see. (Driscoll) Posting alcohol or drug-related content is a good way to drive an employer away. (Lucerson) Some people would be really surprised by how many people look at their social media, or what they post can affect people in many ways. It's really not fair to judge someone by what they post on their social networks. For example, someone might have a Facebook page from years ago and it might have things they no longer care about. (Driscoll) It might include things from their past t...... center of the card ......lege you were hoping for. (Schwabel) Did they still check your Facebook when you entered college? They may check in on a college student from time to time to see what is going on in the college dorm. (Lucerson) Or if they are keeping up with their studies and are making good progress in college. Being in a college is a big responsibility and a social media site should not be the reason for not getting into it. (Driscoll)Works CitedDriscoll, Emily. “Attention College Applicants: Acceptees May See Your Facebook Page” Foxbusiness.com. March 11, 2011. Web. April 30, 2014.Lucerson, Victor. "When universities search for candidates on Facebook: the new unspoken admissions test." Nation.time.com November 15, 2012. Web. April 30, 2014. Schwabel, Dan. “How Recruiters Are Using Social Networks to Make Hiring Decisions Now.” Business.time.com. July 9, 2012. Web. April 30 2014.