The way things are going, no one is ever going to be able to whine about anything -- especially about their boss being a jerk -- without fear of being fired. You won't even be able to whine to your friends -- your Facebook friends, that is.

 

A virtual friending frenzy has whipped up over the past week based on reports that some employers have asked job applicants to submit their Facebook passwords as part of some misguided vetting process. Goodness help you if you've ever criticized or complained about anything online; you might not get the job.

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Should you give potential employers your Facebook password?

 

Shaking head at this one...

Apparently facebook is fairly vigilant about this kind of thing. I was reading earlier this week they were willing to bring lawsuits against those who tried to get passwords from people as it violates their user agreement (and is pretty bad for business if it becomes widespread). I'd delete my account before I gave out passwords.

Should you give potential employers your Facebook password?

NO!

I don't think that businesses should worry about Facebook. However, if they do, how is this violating anyone's rights? Seeking employment with a certain company is optional.

I don't think that businesses should worry about Facebook. However, if they do, how is this violating anyone's rights? Seeking employment with a certain company is optional.

 

It's private info, should they be allowed to ask for the keys to your house to snoop around, and if you refuse they won't hire you?

Apparently facebook is fairly vigilant about this kind of thing. I was reading earlier this week they were willing to bring lawsuits against those who tried to get passwords from people as it violates their user agreement (and is pretty bad for business if it becomes widespread). I'd delete my account before I gave out passwords.

:thumb: :thumb:

For those who are ok with it..you want to give up your e-mail passwords too?

I would not give out my password to ANYTHING. I will happily add them as a "friend" if they want to monitor my behavior. I'm pretty tame. :lol:

 

On the other hand, I have NEVER posted anything on Facebook that would be harmful to me from an employment standpoint. Before Facebook, I always made sure, as well, I didn't do anything embarassing in public....well....other than tripping and falling, and the like. :lol:

 

Anyway...as a whole, I think posting stuff about your boss on Facebook is as dumb as talking about it to the person who sits next to you at work. If you want to whine about your boss, you make sure you do it with people, and in places, where he/she'll never find out. :lol:

I would not give out my password to ANYTHING. I will happily add them as a "friend" if they want to monitor my behavior. I'm pretty tame. :lol:

 

On the other hand, I have NEVER posted anything on Facebook that would be harmful to me from an employment standpoint. Before Facebook, I always made sure, as well, I didn't do anything embarassing in public....well....other than tripping and falling, and the like. :lol:

 

Anyway...as a whole, I think posting stuff about your boss on Facebook is as dumb as talking about it to the person who sits next to you at work. If you want to whine about your boss, you make sure you do it with people, and in places, where he/she'll never find out. :lol:

...like on BGP?

No to the password, yes to signing on and letting them see it or friending them.

 

Employers are in a very strong position where they can dictate the rules. If someone is not willing to show their facebook page, move on to the next candidate. Are they going to miss out on some excellent candidates? Certainly.

...like on BGP?

 

BGP is a secret society...

if they want to monitor my behavior. I'm pretty tame. :lol:

 

On the other hand, I have NEVER posted anything on Facebook

Sure hope they don't get BGP and see about your encounters at McDonald's. :scared:

Apparently facebook is fairly vigilant about this kind of thing. I was reading earlier this week they were willing to bring lawsuits against those who tried to get passwords from people as it violates their user agreement (and is pretty bad for business if it becomes widespread). I'd delete my account before I gave out passwords.

 

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No to the password, yes to signing on and letting them see it or friending them.

 

Employers are in a very strong position where they can dictate the rules. If someone is not willing to show their facebook page, move on to the next candidate. Are they going to miss out on some excellent candidates? Certainly.

 

You've summarized my thoughts perfectly. I have a choice if a potential employer requires access. If I say no they're taking the chance on losing out.