For quite a while, human resource workers and hiring managers have been digging dirt on prospective candidates by looking at their social media posts, like FaceBook and Twitter. Who knows how many people lost on an otherwise great job opportunity simply because of using poor discretion with things they post for the entire world to see.
Not only do people lose on job opportunities, some people have been FIRED because of things they posted on FaceBook or some other social media site. There are things that seem evident to me, but I hear about things people do on there (I try to avoid FaceBook, myself!) that just plainly baffle me.
Honestly, from things I hear, I’m surprised even more people aren’t fired.
Just in case you need it, here is a quick list of reasons I might fire you (or your friend) based on FaceBook posts.