Employer's are now asking for your Facebook URL: What does yours say?
At first glance you would think this is a misprint, but after applying online to a health food store, a young college grad student was asked to provide his Facebook link as part of the application process. Before doing this, he did change his photo, and this is not implying his photo was inappropriate, however really wasn't what you want a potential employer to view. It was a silly photo of him and his friends on a Merry-Go-Round, not exactly a first impression you want a future employer to view or misunderstand. In reality, many employers and college admissions are viewing Facebook pages. We don't need The Social Network movie that took the number one spot for two weeks in a row, to remind us of how powerful the Internet has become. Just recently, Jessica Bennett , wrote an amazing article for Newsweek - " What The Internet Knows About You ." If you haven't read it, now would be a good time, and remember to pass it on to your friends and...
