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Employers used to rely solely on past experience and resumes but today the web is at their fingers tips, so what you post on the internet can hinder your chances at landing the job. CareerBuilder.com says that at least 1 in 10 hiring managers admit to checking social networking sites. CareerBuilder.com also says that “A full 63 percent of hirers who perused social network profiles decided against a candidate based on what they saw there.” This proves that what you say on the internet should be monitored.
My first thoughts on this controversial topic was that employers have no right to be reading up on the possible future employees, because of free speech and your opinion should not play a role in the decision making process. But, I have come to realize that they have every right to be investigating the applicants. They should want to know at least some things about the applicants because if their Myspace or Facebook reveal an outrageous side which might effect there performance on the job then there will most likely be a better candidate.
My first thoughts on this controversial topic was that employers have no right to be reading up on the possible future employees, because of free speech and your opinion should not play a role in the decision making process. But, I have come to realize that they have every right to be investigating the applicants. They should want to know at least some things about the applicants because if their Myspace or Facebook reveal an outrageous side which might effect there performance on the job then there will most likely be a better candidate.