Employers ask job seekers for Facebook login information
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MilwaukeeMike
Posts: 3,216 +1,469
wow.. a ton of comments with people explaining why they're right about something. We sure are smarter then those mean 'ol employers aren't we. Few things are as annoying as listning to someone explain why they're right when no one is arguing with them.
Maybe they just asked to see how'd you react? That's why i would ask someone. So they know not to hire the ones who completely freak out.
Maybe they just asked to see how'd you react? That's why i would ask someone. So they know not to hire the ones who completely freak out.
fimbles
Posts: 1,194 +208
I personally would not ask.
Just add them as a friend,
Its been proven that most facebook people will accept the invite just to add another random face to their friends list for bragging rights.
Im not on facebook, But i find dummy accounts and this approach works wonders!
Just add them as a friend,
Its been proven that most facebook people will accept the invite just to add another random face to their friends list for bragging rights.
Im not on facebook, But i find dummy accounts and this approach works wonders!
Tygerstrike
Posts: 827 +93
@Wendig0
They would just say you were not qualified for the position. You could attempt to sue them but they pretty much got you by the short hairs. You would have to prove they asked for that information via some form of recording device. Otherwise its your word against theirs. And they prolly have more Lawyers then the common person so its hardly worth your time.
They would just say you were not qualified for the position. You could attempt to sue them but they pretty much got you by the short hairs. You would have to prove they asked for that information via some form of recording device. Otherwise its your word against theirs. And they prolly have more Lawyers then the common person so its hardly worth your time.
matrix86
Posts: 852 +39
If they ask, simply say, "I'm sorry, but under Section 4 of the Facebook Terms and Conditions policy, I am unable to disclose account information such as username and password, and cannot grant anyone access to my account. I take policies very seriously. I am also not legally bound to give out such information under state and federal law. I hope this does not affect my potential employment here at this company."
For anyone who is curious:
Facebook Terms
4. Registration and Security
...8. You will not share your password, (or in the case of developers, your secret key), let anyone else access your account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your account.
For anyone who is curious:
Facebook Terms
4. Registration and Security
...8. You will not share your password, (or in the case of developers, your secret key), let anyone else access your account, or do anything else that might jeopardize the security of your account.
UnknownSky
Posts: 43 +5
Facebook = Personal.
Linked In = Professional.
If I were going for a network security/tech/desktop support or any position of the sort and they asked me for my login information...I would simply use my own computer and only give them viewing access, no keyboard, mouse or any other form of control. They wouldn't even be allowed to see the screen when I went to login. They could either accept those terms for their request or have a nice day.
Linked In = Professional.
If I were going for a network security/tech/desktop support or any position of the sort and they asked me for my login information...I would simply use my own computer and only give them viewing access, no keyboard, mouse or any other form of control. They wouldn't even be allowed to see the screen when I went to login. They could either accept those terms for their request or have a nice day.
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This thing ends when a group of "prospective employees" file a CAL for discrimination. After the settlement precedent is set. No more of the FB garbage from employers.
Tygerstrike
Posts: 827 +93
@Wendig0
No im saying its not worth the time if you dont have proof. It has nothing to do with a spine. In court its what you can prove that wins your case. If youre job hunting and you get ACTUAL discrimination as defined by any states revised statutes then go for it. But you still have to prove you were discriminated against. Hence why I said "Proof".
And if your looking for a job 10 to 1 you wont have a Lawyer on retainer. If you do more power to you.
No im saying its not worth the time if you dont have proof. It has nothing to do with a spine. In court its what you can prove that wins your case. If youre job hunting and you get ACTUAL discrimination as defined by any states revised statutes then go for it. But you still have to prove you were discriminated against. Hence why I said "Proof".
And if your looking for a job 10 to 1 you wont have a Lawyer on retainer. If you do more power to you.
treetops
Posts: 3,064 +784
Thats like asking for mail, email and phone conversations. If they want to look up my name on the web feel free but I am not handing over my personal communications. Whats next they want your bank account number and password so they can see your transactions? I'm surprised this isn't against the law. What if my girlfriend or wife sends me naked photo's on FB?
Come to think of it they aren't even allowed to ask your age in a interview or on application.... What are they going to do on fb see your age, medical details (maybe you message your friends about em), sexual orientation (likely), marital status and a plethora of other information likely not allowed to be asked about in a interview.
Come to think of it they aren't even allowed to ask your age in a interview or on application.... What are they going to do on fb see your age, medical details (maybe you message your friends about em), sexual orientation (likely), marital status and a plethora of other information likely not allowed to be asked about in a interview.
Darth Shiv
Posts: 2,371 +886
Exactly...
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Wait people don't want to share their private information? That's how Facebook makes money, selling your private information. You might as well let your possibly soon to be employer access your Facebook, that would be just one more stranger viewing your private information... at least you might get a job.
hahahanoobs
Posts: 5,221 +3,075
You can easily remove yourself from a public search with one check box.
Zen
Posts: 763 +49
Stuff like this makes me feel "oh so good" that I own and operate my own company! I don't need to provide my employer with my Facebook user name and password.....lol.....I think the boss already has it!, whoa wait I'm the boss! 
Employee Zen, this is boss Zen, I require your Facebook information to keep your job, I need to make sure your not talking smack about me behind my back, boss Zen, this is employee Zen, take this job and shove it, you ain't getting the information!
Employee Zen, this is boss Zen, I require your Facebook information to keep your job, I need to make sure your not talking smack about me behind my back, boss Zen, this is employee Zen, take this job and shove it, you ain't getting the information!
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Everyone,
It is important to resist this trend. Did you ever read the novel "1984" by George Orwell?
You owe it to yourself to do so, if you haven't.
Orwell might have been off on the year, but he certainly saw the trend of what could happen
when technology got to the point where it is now and beyond.
An internet-connected world where you no longer can shut the computer off.
Where you are being watched and recorded 24/7.
Where your freedom is gone. Where disagreement marked you as a terrorist.
All of us must face this now. Because those who say that the new laws that allow the government
to arrest you US citizen or not, will not be used, may be telling the truth FOR THEMSELVES.
But mark my word someone will come to power who will use those tools, because they are there.
So we must do all that we can, not to leave a world where each of us is a slave to the technology that was meant to free us.
Be vigilant, be firm, do not hate your enemies, but do not bow to them either.
It is important to resist this trend. Did you ever read the novel "1984" by George Orwell?
You owe it to yourself to do so, if you haven't.
Orwell might have been off on the year, but he certainly saw the trend of what could happen
when technology got to the point where it is now and beyond.
An internet-connected world where you no longer can shut the computer off.
Where you are being watched and recorded 24/7.
Where your freedom is gone. Where disagreement marked you as a terrorist.
All of us must face this now. Because those who say that the new laws that allow the government
to arrest you US citizen or not, will not be used, may be telling the truth FOR THEMSELVES.
But mark my word someone will come to power who will use those tools, because they are there.
So we must do all that we can, not to leave a world where each of us is a slave to the technology that was meant to free us.
Be vigilant, be firm, do not hate your enemies, but do not bow to them either.
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Guest
Whats next? Search warrants for your home and underwear drawer?
Over zealous HR and other management are the cause...and believe they have the advantage over prospective employees.
After many years in IT and working closely with HR and legal, know that companies can not legally proactively search to find cause. This is abuse and harassment of another form. If investigating an employee issue as a result of a problem, is a different thing and is justified.
I had to push HR back many times for their quests to dig up dirt....and now force them to have our legal team sign off on any requests to filter out the HR groups aggressive attacks on employees.
If a company has concerns about employee activity, they should purchase filters/controls to install to restrict access to these sites rather than using disciplinary actions against their staff.
Personally, I don't have any of these social accounts or interest in them, as from my IT perspective is exposing your yourself. Seems like most people don't have a concept of protecting themselves and set up these accounts with no idea what they expose.
Over zealous HR and other management are the cause...and believe they have the advantage over prospective employees.
After many years in IT and working closely with HR and legal, know that companies can not legally proactively search to find cause. This is abuse and harassment of another form. If investigating an employee issue as a result of a problem, is a different thing and is justified.
I had to push HR back many times for their quests to dig up dirt....and now force them to have our legal team sign off on any requests to filter out the HR groups aggressive attacks on employees.
If a company has concerns about employee activity, they should purchase filters/controls to install to restrict access to these sites rather than using disciplinary actions against their staff.
Personally, I don't have any of these social accounts or interest in them, as from my IT perspective is exposing your yourself. Seems like most people don't have a concept of protecting themselves and set up these accounts with no idea what they expose.
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Guest
It's really simple people....deactivate your account before job searching. Reactivate when in safe zone and take advantage of what little FB security there is by setting security up as only friends of friends can search and find you. Never give employer the same email address you use for FB.
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Here is a hard question.. If you go through the hire process and get to the point at which they request access to any private accounts, Facebook or more, and refuse, can you lose unemployment benefits because of something like "refusing to cooperate with a potential employer during the hire process?"
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Guest
I'd ask for Facebook account information for all directors and officers and the interviewer. "Given corporate malfeasance, workplace harassment and bullying, I think I should know the people I would be potentially working for."
I think I'll also set up a dummy facebook account. Basically empty.
By the way, they ask you to log in - thereby bypassing the Facebook T&Cs and other notional barriers.
Of course, in certain jurisdictions, it is illegal to ask for religious affiliation/beliefs, age, sexual preference, marital status et cetera - all/most of which the interviewer is indirectly asking for.
I think I'll also set up a dummy facebook account. Basically empty.
By the way, they ask you to log in - thereby bypassing the Facebook T&Cs and other notional barriers.
Of course, in certain jurisdictions, it is illegal to ask for religious affiliation/beliefs, age, sexual preference, marital status et cetera - all/most of which the interviewer is indirectly asking for.
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Guest
Soon, many who have plastered every nuance of their personal life on social media will be subject to a nefarious use of such information.
Information on the internet lives forever. Seemingly innocent pictures or words mean different things to different people.
In the end, some people will find their use of social media to be one of the biggest regrets in their life.
Information on the internet lives forever. Seemingly innocent pictures or words mean different things to different people.
In the end, some people will find their use of social media to be one of the biggest regrets in their life.
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